Monday, July 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An unidentified man has barricaded himself inside a Tallahassee hotel on the 3200 block of North Monroe Street—law enforcement evacuated all registered rooms on the floor and is negotiating with him as officials report no threat to the public. WCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FAMU's new 700-bed residence hall Venom Landing is on track for an August opening as move-ins begin on August 20—tariffs slowed material shipments but did not delay construction for the fall semester starting August 25. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Renovations at Doak Campbell Stadium will be completed before Florida State's game against Alabama—ensuring the stadium is ready for the upcoming match. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Doak Campbell Stadium is nearing completion on its $265 million renovation for FSU’s season opener against Alabama on Aug. 30. The upgrades include new seating—climate-controlled club spaces, a wider concourse, and improved amenities—that will reduce capacity to about 70,000 while modernizing the historic venue. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Tallahassee youth baseball teams are earning big wins this summer. Winthrop Park’s 12U All-Stars won the USSSA Rec World Series in Baton Rouge—Tallahassee-Leon Babe Ruth’s 14U All-Stars won the Southeast Regional and will play in the Babe Ruth World Series on Aug. 7 while Chaires Little League’s 11U All-Stars won the state championship and advanced to the Tournament of State Champions. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Chaires Little League’s 11u All-Star Team won the Little League State Championship Sunday in Brevard County by defeating Keystone — they are the first from Tallahassee to win the title and will travel to North Carolina for the Tournament of State Champions. 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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