Good morning, Tallahassee.

Furry Friday brings four adoptable dogs (Baby Girl, Thor, Minnie, and Boxer) to the Tallahassee Animal Service Center, which is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Families can visit or book an appointment the rest of the week to meet a new furry friend.

Firefighters battled a blaze inside the Museum of Florida History today after a nearby construction fire sparked the incident — the building was evacuated.

FAMU's Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Camp ends its 30-year run teaching children theater, music and dance; its final production was on Friday, July 10 and continues today at 2 p.m. at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre's Edmonds Stage — new plans are in the works.

New Stage Theatreworks opened 'Jagged Little Pill: the Musical' at Theatre Tallahassee—1861 Thomasville Road—on July 10 and will stage further performances at 2 p.m. on July 12, 8 p.m. on July 17-18, and 2 p.m. on July 19.

The jukebox musical uses Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album to explore mature themes.

Marina, a rare fishing cat, debuts today at the Tallahassee Museum to boost conservation awareness — visitors can learn how her presence supports protection of vulnerable species.

Florida schools will start the new year on varying dates in August & Leon county will resume on Wednesday, Aug.

12 while 38 counties begin on Monday, Aug. 10. Check your local calendar to know when summer break ends.

Brownsville Preparatory Institute launched its second campus at Wesson Elementary in South Tallahassee—offering 10 full-tuition VPK scholarships to families receiving Early Learning Coalition assistance.

Applications are open and the space will soon welcome preschoolers learning their first skills.

Altony 'Tony' Lee III became the new chair of the FSU Alumni Association’s National Board on July 1—he also serves as interim chief of staff at FAMU and associate vice chancellor for the State University System.

He will guide strategic priorities with fellow directors.

FSU’s Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases will lead the Sunshine Genetics pilot program this summer to enroll newborns and screen for nearly 900 treatable disorders — using the routine blood spot sample.

The effort aims to provide early treatment and improved care while reducing diagnostic delays statewide.

Florida healthcare leaders warned that when Haitian TPS workers lose their work authorization on July 24, many seniors will face care shortages.

They urge federal officials to create a legal path so these essential workers can remain in the industry.

Florida State baseball is under MLB Draft spotlight as top prospects like Wes Mendes and Myles Bailey are projected as early-round picks.

The draft begins today at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia.

Woody Hayes, the longtime voice of Doak Campbell Stadium with 16 seasons for football and 25 years for Seminole hoops, was suddenly dismissed last week via a brief phone call — he said he remains committed to his basketball role.

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.

Godby Class of 1986 Reunion

6 p.m. — AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol — $100 per person — Celebrate the 80s with food, drinks, and dancing at an unforgettable reunion night.

Tallahassee Beer Festival

2-6 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience North Florida’s largest beer festival with over 400 beverages and interactive fun.