Good morning, Tallahassee.

Florida homeowners in Tallahassee are advised to review their insurance coverage ahead of hurricane season (mid-August to mid-October) as experts urge checking both general and separate flood policies for proper protection.

Leon County School Board approved a $615 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday amid deep cost cuts due to declining enrollment (fewer students).

The board will adopt the final plan at its Sept. 8 meeting and may seek voter approval for a property tax increase to support teacher salaries.

FSU and FAMU plan summer commencement ceremonies tomorrow.

FSU’s graduations will be held at Tucker Center (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) while FAMU’s ceremony is at Lawson Center (4 p.m.), and keynote speakers include filmmaker Tirrell Whittley for FAMU along with insurance executive Allen Durham and professor Brad Schmidt for FSU.

Florida State University will celebrate its summer Class of 2026 on Friday, July 31 when over 1,700 graduates receive 2,891 degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral awards).

The ceremony highlights academic achievements and community service as graduates step into careers in law, business, research, and sports management.

FSU College of Medicine dean Alma B.

Littles will be installed as the Florida Medical Association's 150th president on Aug. 1 at their annual conference in Orlando. She will chair the board & lead efforts to support physicians and improve health care.

Florida’s National Hurricane Center predicts no tropical cyclone activity over the next seven days as Saharan dust quiets tropical development while extreme heat warnings cover 33 counties and a stalled cold front may bring daily showers to the Panhandle later this week (CDEC update).

Visitors can explore North Florida wildlife at Debbie Lightsey Nature Park — where colorful birds and calm turtles roam freely.

The park offers nature lovers an inviting outdoor setting today in Tallahassee.

After yesterday's extreme heat ended, local officials warn that scattered storms today may bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, so residents should limit outdoor activities and monitor weather alerts.

The Tallahassee Fire Department tested the sprinkler system at FSU’s new Academic Health Center today as construction continues (confirming key safety measures) before the facility opens.

Researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering discovered that roof age, indoor mold, and flood depth increase respiratory issues in flooded homes after hurricanes, and their study helps guide timely interventions + informs homeowners and officials.

FSU wide receiver Duce Robinson was named to the preseason All-ACC team on July 29 after a 1,000-yard season in 2025.

He is the lone Seminole on the team and will lead FSU as the season opens Aug. 29.

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.