Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee man Deric Young, 25, has been charged with murder and aggravated child abuse after confessing to punching a 1-year-old while in his care — he missed his initial court appearance and is set to appear today.

A group of Florida State University students and staff returned home from Israel today — their return delayed by the escalating conflict with Iran — and are now safely in Tallahassee.

FSU Classics professor Andrea De Giorgi has been named a Getty Scholar for 2025 to 2026 for his work in Roman archaeology and visual culture — he is the first FSU faculty member to receive the award.

Florida A&M University named Oluwamodupe Oloyede as the first female head drum major of the Marching 100 today+ she will lead the band and break a long tradition with her new role.

Garrett Galvin, known as the 'yoink guy' for grabbing reptiles, often films his encounters with invasive snakes in the Everglades while searching for a rumored 20-foot python—he uses his social media reach to boost awareness of the state's fight against these pests.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will host its 10-day Python Challenge starting July 11 at 12:01 a.m. to encourage hunters to help control the python population with a $10,000 prize for the top participant.

The City of Tallahassee broke ground on Tuesday, June 24 for its first city-owned electric vehicle charging station near the corner of South Adams and West Van Buren.

City Manager Reese Goad said the station features 4 level III DC chargers at 30 cents per kilowatt-hour and announced a second station will be built in a new park on Orange Avenue—it is the first step toward a network of 5 stations around town.

On June 23, Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 32nd home run — it came in the ninth inning of the Mariners' 11-2 win over the Twins.

The FSU catcher is on pace to break records — he leads All-Star voting for starting catcher as he sets historic marks.

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.

Angel Ocasio Live at Cash's Juke Joint

7-10 p.m. — The Sound Bar — $12.50 online, $15 at the door — Experience an evening of blues and soul with Cash's Juke Joint in Tallahassee.

Hotboii Summer Finale Concert

10:00-11:30 p.m. — Potbelly’s — Tickets available online — Witness Florida’s own Hotboii electrify the stage in this high-energy concert experience.