Good morning, Tallahassee.

The Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on South Adams Street celebrated 25 years of service on Saturday, July 25 with a free event featuring ceremonies, family activities, refreshments, and a historical exhibit, honoring Dr. Benjamin Perry’s legacy after over 50 years of community service.

On July 28, The Kearney Center set a record by helping 17 individuals secure stable housing in a 30-day period in Tallahassee, showcasing effective teamwork between staff, volunteers, and community partners+ comprehensive support services.

Wawa will open its fifth store tomorrow at 1801 Capital Circle SE and offer free coffee & T-shirts to the first 100 customers at 8 a.m.

The Florida State University Research Foundation signed an exclusive license with NorthStrive Defense Tech to develop its patented multi-domain drone payload technology.

The sponsored research program will help move the work toward a working prototype and future commercial units.

Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts was ranked No. 4 among public film schools and No. 13 overall in The Hollywood Reporter’s list.

The ranking highlights FSUFilm’s innovative curriculum, affordable tuition & hands-on production experience that prepare students for successful careers in filmmaking.

Kate Sullivan Elementary principal Julie Lawson will not return next school year after an internal review revealed policy violations (including delayed parent notifications and improper staff treatment).

Nikki Bradley will lead the school in 2026-27.

Leon County Schools warns it is set to adopt its worst budget in a decade with a tentative $615M plan that includes $7.8M in cuts and no raises — a proposal that will cost homeowners an extra $28 on average.

Florida faces extreme heat today with temperatures between 94 and 100 and a heat index up to 115 in Tallahassee as warnings persist.

A stalled cold front will bring daily downpours and potential flash flooding later this week while Saharan dust restricts tropical cyclone development until early next week.

An extreme heat warning was in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Panhandle with temperatures reaching 100 degrees and 'feels like' 113 in Pensacola, and a heat advisory extended to Tallahassee; residents were advised to seek air-conditioned spaces.

Forecast for Tallahassee showed a high of 97 degrees Wednesday.

Florida’s Margaritaville specialty plate was voted the top license plate for 2025 by ALPCA members.

A press event will be held today at 10:00 a.m. at the Neil Kirkman Building at 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Conference Room A427, to honor the design partners and Singing for Change.

Florida State fall camp begins today with local standouts Danzy and Thomas set to boost the offense; coaches highlighted Danzy’s six touchdowns last season and Thomas’s return to form after injuries.

The players, rooted in Florida High & Colquitt County, are expected to play key roles for the team.

Chaires 12U All-Stars beat Lake Mary 6-0 to win the state title and earn a spot at Southeast Regionals.

The Florida team will travel to Warner Robins to face a Georgia squad on August 6.

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.