Good morning, Tallahassee.

At least 10 FAMU students rallied at Eternal Flame on Wednesday morning to oppose president-elect Marva Johnson, coming just hours before a Florida Board of Governors vote on her appointment.

A 154-page lawsuit filed by students and alumni alleged that her selection was predetermined in violation of the state Constitution — fueling ongoing protest over the presidential search.

Tallahassee was ranked among the top 20 best-run cities in America by WalletHub after being named a finalist for the All-American City Award.

City officials credit efficient budgeting and innovative services—measured by 36 quality metrics and budget comparisons for 148 cities—with the recognition.

A bill to ban oil drilling within 10 miles of a national estuarine research reserve reached Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk after coastal protests and the denial of drilling permits; he has 15 days to sign the measure—if he does not act, the bill will automatically become law—.

A federal judge found Attorney General James Uthmeier in civil contempt for sending an April 23 letter that told police to ignore a restraining order stopping the enforcement of a state immigration law—he was ordered to file bi-weekly reports on any related law enforcement actions. Uthmeier is appealing the decision while claiming he disagrees with the court order.

Leon County Government's FY 2026 budget shows $16.5 million in new general revenue and projected changes in expenses.

The budget relies on a $15.3 million increase from property taxes based on higher property values — about 60% of which will fund the county Sheriff’s Office.

After lawmakers passed a $115.1 billion state budget for next fiscal year, Florida TaxWatch released its turkey report Tuesday—questioning nearly $1 billion in spending.

The report flagged 242 items worth $416.1 million and noted Gov. Ron DeSantis may use his veto power to review extra spending on water projects and housing.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare released details about a January cybersecurity event when a previous vendor allowed unauthorized access to patient data — letters were sent on June 13 to inform affected patients and its current electronic health record system remains intact.

Three FAMU baseball players from Tallahassee—Jay Campbell, Broedy Poppell and Garrett Workman—will play in the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 11 at 7 p.m. They earned top SWAC honors last season and will represent FAMU in this all-star game.

Big Al and the Heavyweights Concert

8 PM–12 AM — House of Music Tallahassee — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical gumbo of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Rock that promises to delight all attendees.

Creator Summit

4-7 p.m. — Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar — Register online for tickets — Explore the latest trends in digital media while networking with industry leaders.

Local Band Showcase: Cloud Storage

7 PM – 1 AM — The Bark — All Ages — Enjoy a night of local tunes featuring Cloud Storage and more.

An Afternoon with Ralph Roddenberry

2 p.m. — The Sound Bar — $10 Cover — Experience the debut performance of Ralph Roddenberry at The Sound Bar.

Smoking Guns Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Oyster City Brewing Company Tallahassee — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic mix of classic rock and pop from the band Smoking Guns.

Infinity Con

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Infinity Con live in Tallahassee with exciting activities and guests.

Tally Devs Meetup at Momo's: Show & Tell Tech Tools

6-8 p.m. — Momo's Pizza — BYO$$ — Share your favorite tech tools and hacks in a relaxed setting with fellow enthusiasts.