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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured after an unknown person shot him outside a Frenchtown home on July 11 near 6:15 p.m.—police say the suspect fled in a waiting vehicle and no arrests have been made. Tallahassee Democrat
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Agriculture Department released numbers Friday showing that Florida’s citrus industry ended the 2024-2025 season with the lowest production since 1919-1920—orange production fell 32.7% and grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon output dropped sharply. The Legislature approved $124.5 million in aid for the next fiscal year—funds that will support new disease-resistant trees and grove management. Tallahassee Reports
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brian Murphy, an FSU alumnus and CEO of ReliaQuest, was appointed by the Florida Board of Governors to the FSU Board of Trustees on July 11 and begins his term immediately pending Florida Senate confirmation. Murphy, who graduated in 2000, will use his business and tech skills to help guide the university. Florida State University
- ➤ Most Florida schools will begin on August 11 while some counties start later, and a month-long back-to-school tax holiday runs from August 1 to 31. A new law bans cell phones and tablets during school hours in elementary and middle schools—check with your local district for details. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ The board overseeing Florida public universities voted on Friday to create a new accreditor that must get federal approval and focus on outcomes. The new accreditor received a $4 million start-up investment from the state while five other southern states were expected to contribute & critics said the move could change how universities get funding and set standards. WFSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leon County and developer Ken McDermott reached an agreement to repair county-owned property affected by stalled construction at Washington Square in downtown Tallahassee — the repairs must be finished within 60 days of the July 9 agreement with a possible 45-day extension and a $1,000 per day penalty if not met. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Raleigh — known as Big Dumper — participated in his first Home Run Derby on Monday and will start in the All-Star Game today in Atlanta. He leads MLB in home runs after hitting 38 homers this season and his record pace may break new marks. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State baseball coach Link Jarrett said he is proud that four players were selected in the first three rounds of the MLB draft — including ace Jamie Arnold picked No. 11 overall by the Oakland Athletics — though he noted the later draft schedule and transfer portal complicate managing the roster. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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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.
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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.
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Forever Grads 2025 Graduation Party
10 PM – 2 AM — Potbelly's — Free entry for graduates — Celebrate your achievements and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at the ultimate graduation party.
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Back to School: Fuel the Future
10 AM – 1 PM — Florida Blue Center - Tallahassee — Free school supplies — A family-friendly event with fun activities and resources to kickstart an academic year.
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