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Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Tallahassee man was injured when two sedans and a flatbed truck collided on I-10 Thursday at about 12:30 p.m. near mile marker 251—Florida Highway Patrol said the crash began when a Madison City woman did not stay in her lane, causing his car to rotate into an oncoming truck’s path—resulting in minor injuries for the truck driver while both sedan drivers were unharmed. WCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee arts groups face new cuts after the state budget set aside $21 million for arts but now funds only groups scoring 95 or above — many now receive no money. Last year, a veto of $32 million during tornado recovery worsened funding challenges and organizations are scrambling to adjust. WFSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida education leaders approved new safety measures for K-12 schools that require each school to appoint a Primary and Secondary District Threat Management Coordinator plus use a new Statewide Threat Management Portal that goes online on August 1. These changes will be in effect before the new school year begins the week of August 11. WFSU Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tallahassee's Office of Inspector General was reaccredited after assessors found it 100% in compliance with all investigative standards—there were no recommendations for improvement. City Inspector General Dennis Sutton said the reaccreditation shows the office’s strong commitment to integrity and public service. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ The Tallahassee Police Department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Here for You’ summer Cool Down event—offering residents a chance to interact with officers and beat the summer heat. WCTV
- ➤ The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state's congressional maps, ruling that Black voters retained the chance to elect their representative under the 2022 redistricting plan—plaintiffs did not prove that the map violated state constitutional protections or the Equal Protection Clause. The decision leaves the current boundaries, which extend from Jacksonville to Tallahassee, in place. ABC 27
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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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