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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ 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. WCTV
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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