Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Safe Families for Children is hosting community days at Maryland Oaks Crossing to get volunteers to repair 17 transitional housing units that help families leave homelessness—an effort aimed at easing housing instability.
The event runs on Saturday, June 28th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Ology Brewing celebrates its 8th anniversary today as it launches a crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder to let locals invest as little as $100 and help raise $800K for expansion (upgrading equipment and adding sales staff for Southeastern growth).
The brewery will also release special anniversary beers including a double IPA, an imperial Berliner, and a key lime pie creme liqueur to mark the celebration.
Tallahassee Police arrested Robert Lawrence, 42, after he allegedly attacked a man with a 12-inch kukri-style knife in a transient encampment near the Circle K on North Monroe Street overnight Thursday — the victim, who received multiple cuts, was taken to a local hospital and is stable.
Four people from Tallahassee were sentenced for a drug trafficking case that moved over 2,000 pounds of marijuana in North Florida—Tyquan Watson and his half-brother Cleveland Blackshear got 10-year prison terms while Dezaneil Cosby received 5 years and Shambresha Turner was given time served.
Juneteenth is now a federal and state holiday while Tallahassee continues to mark May 20 as the day Union troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation.
The announcement came at the historic Knott House near the Capitol following the city's celebration last month of 160 years of freedom for enslaved Floridians.
Make Music Day is a global celebration of free music events and will take place tomorrow, June 21, on the summer solstice.
Florida hosts events in several cities (including Tallahassee and Orlando) where musicians and community members of all ages can join in concerts and interactive activities.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office asked for a $10 million budget increase to raise wages, hire new deputies and add more overtime in its detention facility—where one deputy sometimes watches 94 detainees.
The county commission has already advanced the proposal and will vote on it on July 8 to help address capacity and safety issues.
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.
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