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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Gadsden County proclaimed 13-year-old DJ Daniel Day as an honorary deputy to honor his ongoing battle with brain and spinal cancer—recognizing his perseverance in the face of this serious illness. WCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FSU professor Chuck Nyce leads the Risk Management & Insurance Center and often appears on national media to advise on hurricane coverage and risk financing in Florida. He mentors nearly 500 students and stresses that government programs only add to insurance, not replace it. Florida State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is tracking five tropical waves in the Atlantic with three over the Caribbean, and forecasters warn that hurricane activity will increase later this season when the next storm, Dexter, is expected. Hurricane Iona has strengthened into a major storm in the Pacific with 115 mph winds, and Tallahassee faces dangerous heat with highs near 100 and heat indices above 106 — prompting residents to prepare. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WFSU General Manager David Mullins explained that state and federal funding cuts have not affected current operations because the station received CPB dollars for this fiscal year and issues with an old transmitter caused signal interference that was later fixed. He said a new transmitter will be installed in the coming weeks to restore full power while local fundraising will help offset future cuts from a governor veto. WFSU Public Media
- ➤ A federal judge on Monday urged federal and state officials to provide their intergovernmental agreement to clarify who manages the Everglades detention center in Ochopee amid claims that detainees lack access to legal help. The lawsuit alleges that under the 287(g) program, over 100 detainees were removed and the case will be fast-tracked with a hearing set for Aug. 18 — a move that could reshape legal responsibilities at the facility. Tallahassee Reports
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State football begins fall camp today as new defensive coordinator Tony White launches a 3-3-5 defense with returning players such as Darrell Jackson + transfers including James Williams. The Seminoles will face Alabama on Aug. 30 at Doak Campbell Stadium + fine-tune their lineup for a challenging Week 1 matchup. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FAMU's new basketball coach Charlie Ward will debut on November 3—when his team plays the USF Bulls at the Yuengling Center in Tampa at 8 p.m.—marking his first college coaching job after a celebrated career as a Heisman Trophy winner and NBA player. Ward signed a five-year contract and has assembled a roster with seven transfers and five returning players as he starts a new chapter in his career. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Parrothead Phrenzy
7-10 p.m. — The Moon — $47 — Enjoy a concert featuring Jimmy Parrish & the Waves in support of Alzheimer's Project.
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certification Training
8 AM – 12 PM — UF/IFAS Leon County Extension — Registration required — Complete your training to become a certified Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional.
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Ronnie Randolph with Walter Kelleher
6-10 p.m. — Hobbit American Grill - East — Free entry — Enjoy the duo's encore performance featuring local music talent in Tallahassee.
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