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Tallahassee, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Tallahassee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Leon Countyās new library rules could change your next visit
- How is an FSU legend from Tallahassee reshaping NFL player safety?
- How will TSCās new leaders build on a 24-6 season?
Also on today's calendar: The End of an Era and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Library gun policy, card age limit on agenda for Leon County vote next week (wctv.tv) ā Leon County commissioners in Tallahassee will vote next week on changes to the public library system, including dropping the ban on carrying or displaying guns to align with state law. Theyāll also consider raising the age for independent library cards to 18, clarifying renewal rules, and expanding free cards to more school and university employees. 
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2. āA rare combination': Former FSU, NFL player turned neurosurgeon joins NFLPA as advisor (wctv.tv) ā From Tallahasseeās FSU fields to the operating room, former Seminole and NFL safety Dr. Myron Rolle has been tapped as a strategic health advisor for the NFL Players Association. Now a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, Rolle will help shape policies on neurological health, safety standards, and long-term care for players, bringing both medical expertise and on-field experience to the role. Ā Ā Ā
3. Tallahassee State College introduces new Athletic Director and men's Basketball Coach (wtxl.com) ā Tallahassee sports fans have two new leaders guiding Eagle Athletics, as Tallahassee State College has hired Brett Rutherford as athletic director and Trent Short as menās basketball coach after a 24-6 season. Both say theyāre committed to building on the programās recent success, deepening ties with the community, and creating a winning environment for student-athletes on and off the court. Ā Ā Ā
4. Gadsden County nursery founder George Hackney inducted into Florida Horticulture Hall of Fame (wtxl.com) ā A Gadsden County nursery that ships plants across Florida, including to Tallahassee, is earning statewide recognition as founder George Hackney enters the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Hall of Fame. The family-run business now spans about 500 acres, supports local jobs, and supplies millions of plants to retailers and customers from our region to Atlanta and beyond, underscoring North Floridaās agricultural reach. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Tallahassee
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Upcoming Events in
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Tallahassee Premiere of Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie w/ Skweezy Live! ā
AMC Tallahassee 20, 2415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee
7:15 pm
Thursday July 9
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Other local events
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The End of an Era ā
Tucker Hall Charles Winter Wood Theater, School of Journalism, 510 Orr Dr, Tallahassee
10:00 am -
Double Play at Cafe de Martin ā
CafĆ© de MartĆn, 2743 Capital Cir NE #100, Tallahassee
7:00 pm -
Goat Yoga and Hang with the Herd in Tallahassee ā
Goat House Farm, 17870 Larkin Ct W, Tallahassee
10:00 am -
Infinity Con ā
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee
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Florida Concealed Weapon License - Tallahassee ā
Arrowhead Survival LLC, 720 Capital Cir NE G, Tallahassee
1:00 pm -
Summer Solstice ā
Proof Brewing Company, 1320 S Monroe St, Tallahassee
2:00 pm -
Beards, Badges, and Mustaches charity competition ā
Oyster City Brewing Company Tallahassee, 603 W Gaines St #7, Tallahassee
4:00 pm
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
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š Events Nearby
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Li Zhuang w/ But Octopi Don't Sing ā
Midtown Reader & the Piebrary, 1123 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee
6:30 pm -
Infinity Con 2026 ā
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee
10:00 am -
Swamp Stomp Music Festival ā
Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Rd, Tallahassee
4:00 pm
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
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- I would like to identify the Mama little brown bird who made a nest on my covered patio in an empty pot (on a high shelf).
I donāt have a photo, and am unfamiliar with birds in general, but this fascinates me! She quickly built an ingenious nest, has laid 3 eggs ( mayā¦ (Nextdoor Capital Estates) - This little squirrel šæļø was so busy collecting fibers from our cabbage palm.
She kept taking more and more. Building a cushy nest somewhere. See her pregnant belly. (Nextdoor Camelot Park & Towne East)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member (Capital Circle) in Tallahassee. Apply here.
- Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Tallahassee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tallahassee here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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