Good morning, Tallahassee.

The Jake Gaither Neighborhood Association hosted its first National Night Out at its community center on Saturday, where neighbors gathered for food, activities + local performances.

City law enforcement and emergency services helped build community ties during the event.

Donna Adelson, 74, faces trial tomorrow in Tallahassee on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation related to the 2014 killing of Florida State law professor Dan Markel — investigators say evidence from past trials and recorded communications links her to the murder-for-hire plot.

The Florida education department told Leon County it will lose nearly a third of its afterschool funding, leaving a half-million-dollar gap—officials now work with the Children’s Services Council to help cover the shortfall for families.

Tallahassee officials said residents south of Cemetery Road—including those in Woodville Acres, Woodville, Wakulla Station, River Plantation and Saint Marks—must boil water after a Saturday evening water system damage, and the advisory will lift when two days of clean water samples are confirmed. The notice was issued as a precaution even after water service was restored.

Thomasville's 18-year-old Mason Howell advanced to the U.S. Amateur Championship final held at The Olympic Club in San Francisco and faced teen Jackson Herrington in a 36-hole contest on August 17th at 1:15 p.m.—both players earned exemptions to the U.S. Open and likely invitations to the Masters.

The Tallahassee Leon Babe Ruth 14U baseball team won the World Series after beating Mexico 9-2 on Saturday afternoon—marking its first championship victory for the local team.

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.

OLLI at FSU Fall 2025 Showcase

1-3 p.m. — Augustus B Turnbull Conference Center — Free entry — Explore exciting lifelong learning opportunities for adults 50+ at the Fall Showcase.

The Yeah Babys: TLH Indie Night Live

7-11 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — No cover — Enjoy an indie music night featuring local talent in a lively venue.

Beginner Meditation Workshop

9:30-11 a.m. — Tallahassee Chan Center — Free entry — Experience a calming seated meditation followed by an insightful Q&A session on mindfulness practices.

Fall 2025 Backyard Gardening Series

6-8 p.m. — UF/IFAS Leon County Extension — Registration required — Explore gardening techniques and enjoy a hands-on planting experience.