Good morning, Tallahassee.

Rev. Mark Phillips is the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church and will preach his first sermon on Sunday, Aug.

2, with installation scheduled on Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.; the church welcomes Phillips & celebrates nearly 200 years of history.

Florida senators are considering the Credit Card Competition Act, which would require banks to offer local business owners an option beyond Visa & Mastercard to ease costly swipe fees.

The measure may save 3.5 million small businesses, including local Piggly Wiggly stores, over $1.2 billion annually.

FSU held its second Data Day Conference at the Turnbull Conference Center where over 250 participants learned how analytics drive university success, including a keynote by women's soccer coaches who used data to plan championship strategies.

The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) said the event will return in July 2027.

Jeremy Matlow's campaign manager resigned after a posted body camera video showed candidate Talethia Edwards arguing with police over a parking ticket in Orlando.

Edwards condemned the post as a deceptive attack + urged unity for a fair debate on Tallahassee's future.

If Amendment 3 passes, Florida may cut funding for municipality-run summer camps that many working parents rely on for childcare, potentially forcing local cities to raise fees.

Tallahassee residents should note that the decision set for the November ballot could shift costs directly to families.

A Cyclospora outbreak affected Tallahassee as Leon County reported its first case and Florida recorded 158 infections this year; local health officials advise washing produce and cooking firm fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk & to seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

Federal officials have launched a traceback investigation into a separate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 72 people with no identified source, while Florida health records show 158 seasonal cases since May and no link to recalled iceberg lettuce.

The historic Wahnish Cigar Factory property at 469 St. Francis Street is included in a proposed redevelopment project that may revitalize the local area.

Munroe High School restarted its football program for the 2026 season after a two-year pause, with former coach and pastor Colby Roberts returning to rebuild the team from scratch.

The Bobcats are holding summer workouts and will play a 10-game schedule starting in fall — emphasizing fundamentals, work ethic, and character.

The Chaires little league teams (U11, U12) played their first games at the Florida state tournament Friday night and are aiming to move forward in the competition.

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.