Good morning, Tallahassee.

Crews are making roadway and stormwater improvements on the Market District project in downtown Tallahassee this July.

The work (part of a broader local infrastructure plan) continues to advance as community leaders push for enhanced connectivity.

Tallahassee police launched the Approach with Care Autism Awareness Initiative on July 23, offering free vehicle decals (available through local partners) to help officers adjust interactions when someone may be on the autism spectrum.

The program aims to improve safety and understanding across the community.

Fifty Leon County students became junior deputies through Sheriff Walt the Safety Star Youth Safety Initiative at Walker Community Center, learning safety lessons like calling 911, wearing helmets, and crossing streets safely — and each made the Safety Star Pledge to help keep their community safe.

Happy Cat Press will launch Dragon Rules by Rhett DeVane on Saturday, July 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. at My Favorite Books in downtown Tallahassee — the middle-grade fantasy adventure is aimed at readers ages 8 to 13.

Florida State University recorded its highest fundraising year ever in 2025-26, raising $235.4 million with alumni & donors including a $65 million gift from Dr. Herbert Wertheim to boost scholarships, research and campus improvements.

High school students headed to college will have disciplinary records transferred following a decision by the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday — including behavior reports and psychological evaluations to identify potential threats.

This new policy is part of a safety measure aimed at improving campus security.

Florida health officials reported 158 cyclospora cases since May 1 — including one case in Leon County — as the outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce remains under review, and residents are advised to wash produce thoroughly.

The FHSAA announced new rules for high school sports that require athletes to play for the school they started with and restrict midseason transfers; nontraditional students must compete in their home county unless the sport is unavailable, with appeals allowed as fall sports will begin Monday, July 27.

Florida State football landed a commitment from 4-star edge Meshi Dobson, who reclassified from the class of 2028 to 2027.

The 6-foot-3 player (from Cypress Bay in Fort Lauderdale) joins fellow prospect Za'Kari Johnson to boost the Seminoles for upcoming seasons.

Local high school volleyball teams are preparing for the upcoming season as returning players from teams like the Timberwolves and Florida High are expected to lead new runs after last season’s successes (teams in Leon, Lincoln, and Maclay are also aiming for improved records).

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.