Good morning, Tallahassee.

The Tallahassee Animal Service Center is hosting Furry Friday—an event this weekend where dozens of adoptable dogs like Gus and Nyla are looking for new families.

Visitors can meet the pups at 1125 Easterwood Drive from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday with appointments available on other days.

Today, Black Biz Tally opens a new digital and physical marketplace in Railroad Square from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—a 6,500 square foot space offering affordable vendor setups to support local Black-owned businesses—and the launch features a mobile app that directory over 300 operators to help build generational wealth.

Two Tallahassee teens were arrested on Friday after a 15-year-old at Godby High was found with an unloaded .45-caliber revolver and ammunition in his bag—while a Rickards High student was detained when a functional taser and pepper spray were discovered in her purse.

Opening statements began in the trial of Donna Adelson yesterday when state attorney Sarah Kathryn Dugan presented her case—charging her with the 2014 murder-for-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel.

FSU's Legacy Hall, the largest academic space on its extended campus, will be nearly complete by Aug 30 to house the College of Business with state-of-the-art technology and a 300-seat auditorium.

Faculty and staff will move in this fall while classes begin in late January—bringing the new facility to life on West Gaines and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

The Florida Department of Transportation ordered downtown Tallahassee to remove its colorful crosswalks by Sept.

3—if the city does not comply, FDOT will remove them without notice and may hold back state funds for future road art. Officials have yet to say if they plan to replace the artwork.

Florida State softball coach Lonni Alameda—currently battling breast cancer—donated $47,406 on Aug 22 to Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center using funds raised from custom t-shirt sales in partnership with Garnet and Gold to help cover treatment costs.

Rickards overcame a 20-point deficit Friday night by scoring 19 points in the 4th quarter to beat Godby 41-34 for their sixth-straight win.

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.

Titans Rise Gala

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Goodwood Museum & Gardens — RSVP required — Celebrate local heroes in essential trades and culinary arts at a casual gala.

Steve Sternberg Piano Concert

1:30-7:30 p.m. — Westminster Oaks — Admission details not specified — Experience the energetic and moving piano music of Tallahassee's own Steve Sternberg.

Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Class

Mon-Sep 22 to Fri-Sep 26 — Next Step Healthcare Training LLC. — Check event page for pricing — Deepen your Linux knowledge with hands-on instruction in a comprehensive class covering a wide range of topics.