Good morning, Tallahassee.

The Griffin Heights Neighborhood Association held a workshop Tuesday evening for community organizations, nonprofits and businesses interested in applying for small grants to address local needs + the session explained how the grants could fund projects in the community.

HGTV ranked three Florida cities on its top 20 list of mid-sized cities—Tampa took the No.1 spot, Port St. Lucie came in at No.3, and Tallahassee was recognized for its mix of urban and suburban features with a historic downtown, public art and green spaces.

Linn Ann Griffin, co-owner of Tallahassee’s oldest Black-owned funeral home — known for caring for grieving families — died Tuesday morning at 82.

She is survived by three sons, three grandsons and one granddaughter, with a viewing on Sunday, June 29 at 629 W. Brevard St and a funeral service at noon on June 30 at Bethel AME Church.

Today, the White House proposed a $2.3 billion budget for NOAA, down from $3.5 billion last year.

Experts warn the cuts may hurt hurricane forecasts—fewer weather balloons and reduced research could lead to less accurate storm predictions.

Residents in Tallahassee are urged to prepare early for a hurricane since officials warn that storms can develop quickly near the coast and leave little time to react—hurricane preparedness includes checking evacuation zones and assembling a supplies kit during the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to Nov. 30.

Florida will soon send $21,253 checks to hundreds of survivors of abuse at the Dozier and Okeechobee reform schools under a $20 million reparations law.

The state approved 926 applications with 13 pending, and more payments will follow—acknowledging decades of hardship.

Mayor John Dailey decided to seek a third term, and the City of Tallahassee broke ground on its first city-owned electric vehicle charging station on Tuesday using the latest technology + Leon County Commissioners received an update on plans for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships at Apalachee Regional Park scheduled for January 10.

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.