Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
The Florida Lottery warns that it never calls to say you won—hang up immediately if you receive a call asking for fees or personal details and report the scam to the proper authorities.
Leon High Choral Department will open Hairspray on June 26 at Leon High School with Gabriel Brown— a recent graduate who dreams of leading in lighting design— operating the light board.
He will bring his theater tech experience to the production, which runs through July 6.
Florida universities may raise out-of-state tuition by up to 10 percent this fall — with a further increase possible in fall — after the state Board of Governors voted on the proposed rule.
University boards must approve any hikes while keeping the current ratio of in-state to out-of-state students.
Alan Marshall, a trailblazing professor at Florida State University who led the MagLab’s FT-ICR Facility, died at age 81.
He invented Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance — a technique now used in over 850 spectrometers — and mentored hundreds of students throughout his long career.
Air Methods opened its new air medical base in Wakulla County on June 4—designed as a flying ICU for enhanced emergency care—and officials said it will improve rapid response services in the region.
FAMU football head coach James Colzie III will host four summer camps starting Monday, June 23 at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium—camps include a Big Man Camp for linemen, a Prospect Camp for high school players, a Youth Camp for children, and a second Prospect Camp on Friday, June 27. Registration fees are $40 for the Big Man Camp, $60 for each Prospect Camp, and $25 for the Youth Camp.
Florida State Seminoles football is considering four-star quarterback Jaden O’Neal for its 2026 class—he decommitted from Oklahoma and visited campus this week.
The 6-foot-3 player is known for his strong arm, accuracy and mobility and may boost the team’s national ranking if he commits.
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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