Good morning, Tallahassee.

Florida State University experts in student mental health, language and literacy, and artificial intelligence in schools are available via email for back-to-school coverage — they cover key research areas as students return for the 2025-26 academic year.

Florida schools are adding a new AI system called ZeroEyes to scan live security camera video for guns as students return to class.

The system sends images to a 24/7 operations center where military and law enforcement officers review footage in three to five seconds—helping them decide when to act.

Supporters of proposed constitutional amendments and voting rights groups filed appeals to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal district judge refused to block parts of a new law that restricts Florida’s ballot-initiative process—political committees sponsoring 2026 proposals and individual plaintiffs also challenged rules on volunteer registration and petition signature collection—and the appeals now will have the court review these contested measures. The move follows earlier legal steps taken by both sides in response to efforts that supporters say aim to unfairly limit ballot initiatives.

Florida senators filed 14 bills on Friday that ask for tens of millions of dollars for injuries and deaths tied to alleged government negligence — one bill seeks $28 million from the Department of Children and Families for a child's injuries in Sarasota while other bills target different agencies and have been proposed before as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 session starting Jan 13.

FSU’s University Health Services received a $20,000 grant from Truth Initiative to boost its vaping prevention program—adding peer educators and hosting seminars to raise policy awareness and offer cessation support.

The two-year plan will help protect students, faculty and staff by promoting a tobacco- and nicotine-free environment.

Public health officials said Monday that 21 people — including six children — became ill with E. coli or campylobacter after drinking raw milk from a farm with poor sanitation, and seven were hospitalized with at least two facing severe complications.

Wakulla High School’s War Eagles, coached by Scott Klees, finished an 8—4 season last year and are set to face strong teams in 2025.

They will open on Aug. 14 in the K.O. Classic and finish on Oct. 31 while working to build their team identity—coach Klees said the team plans to tackle each challenge head on.

Parrothead Phrenzy

7-10 p.m. — The Moon — $47 — Enjoy a concert featuring Jimmy Parrish & the Waves in support of Alzheimer's Project.

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.

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.

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Live

7:30 PM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Tickets on sale starting July 21 — Experience a night of jazz and entertainment with Jeff Goldblum and his renowned orchestra.