Good morning, Tallahassee.

Oak Tree Treasures opened a new thrift store supporting Big Bend Hospice at 3802 North Monroe Street on Friday.

The store operates Tuesday — Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering furniture, art, clothes, and household items.

A South Tallahassee community program is teaching families to grow produce amid rising grocery costs.

Offered by Let's Move Forward Now: Gardening with Families, the program provides guidance on container and community gardens and is accepting new participants (contact Farmer Jones for details).

Comedian Ali Siddiq announced his tour extension and will perform at the Tucker Civic Center on Sept.

6. Tickets went on sale June 26 online and at the box office.

FSU and the Army formalized an Educational Partnership Agreement to boost STEM education by giving students hands-on lab experience at FSU’s John D.

Fox Superconducting Linear Accelerator Laboratory. Students and faculty will work with Army scientists, training for national security research + gaining real-world guidance.

The State University System Board of Governors reviewed a proposal to bar undocumented students from enrolling in resident programs at public universities starting 2027-2028, though current students are not affected.

Next week the state Board of Education will discuss similar policies for state colleges and adult education programs.

Florida is under a heat dome with temperatures up to 6 degrees above average and heat indices nearing 112 in the Panhandle, while periodic thunderstorms may offer brief relief; conditions will drop slightly near the Fourth of July but remain warmer than normal.

A USDA report finds Florida’s SNAP error rate was 12.97% in fiscal 2025, exceeding the federal limit and risking nearly $1 billion in cost sharing starting fiscal year 2028-2029.

The Florida Policy Institute advises lawmakers to plan extra funds + avoid cuts in federal aid.

FAMU women's basketball coach Bridgette Gordon kept the roster intact while adding freshmen and transfers, including Alabama's 6A Player of the Year Kristen Johnson, as the team began summer workouts on Monday to prepare for the upcoming season.

FAMU football's new head coach, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., will attend SWAC Media Day in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 15 + represent his team along with quarterback Isaiah Knowles and edge rusher Antonio Camon Jr. as they preview the upcoming season.

Local runners and families can join the 43rd Annual Firecracker 5K & 1-Mile Sparkler Run at Cascades Park from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, which will feature a veteran recognition ceremony and free activities supporting Kiwanis projects for local schools.

Steve Sternberg Piano Performance

10 AM – 2 PM — Seven Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center — Free entry — Experience the captivating musical journey with pianist Steve Sternberg's energetic and playful compositions.

Tally Contra Dance

7:15-10 p.m. — Tallahassee Senior Center — $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $6 Students, Free for Kids under 12 — Experience the energetic and welcoming world of contra dancing with live music and beginner lessons.

Infinity Con

10 AM – 1 PM — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Tickets required — Explore the universes of sci-fi, comics, and gaming with creators and events for all ages.

Live Music at Summers Smokehouse

6-9 p.m. — Summers Smokehouse — Free entry — Enjoy an unplugged evening with Aidan Patrick and friends in Tallahassee's local hotspot.

Together Festival

12:00 – 11:59 PM — Tom Brown Park — Family-friendly fun — Experience a full day of community, culture, and engaging activities for all ages.

The 850 Band Live Performance

8:30 PM — Duke's & Dottie's — Free entry — Enjoy a long-awaited night of great tunes and cold drinks with The 850 Band.