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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Tallahassee hosts its seventh annual beer festival at the Donald L. Tucker Center from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.—tickets cost $55 with proceeds benefiting United Partners for Human Services. Attendees can sample hundreds of brews from national brands to home brews and the event only admits those 21 and older. WCTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court rejected Lawrence Lombardi’s request to reduce his 54-year prison sentence for planting pipe bombs at Florida A&M University in 1999—no one was injured, and the court ruled that the sentencing guidelines did not support a reduction. WFSU
- ➤ Donna Adelson, accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law Dan Markel, began her final pre-trial motion hearing today with her trial set for August 19th as the judge approved reviewing raw phone data from her convicted son Charlie Adelson—raising conflict concerns and noting no further motions will be accepted after July 21st. ABC 27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams issued a two-week restraining order to stop further work on the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center near the Everglades after environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe said state and federal officials skipped an environmental study — halting construction until the lawsuit proceeds. State officials built the facility this summer to house up to 4,000 people — and they plan to resume work once legal challenges are resolved. Tallahassee Reports
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former FSU baseball star Cal Raleigh—catcher for the Seattle Mariners—leads MLB with 42 home runs through 113 games as his power has cooled since his Home Run Derby win on July 15, though he still chases records like Aaron Judge's 62 mark. He will look to spark his pace in upcoming games with new teammate Eugenio Suarez boosting the lineup. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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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.
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