Good morning, Tallahassee.

The 31st Annual Phipps Park Holiday Hike will take place on Sunday, Jan.

11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park on Miller Landing Road — an event led by the Florida Trail Association to celebrate the park's trail history.

Bobby Bowden’s Killearn home, filled with family heirlooms and memorabilia, will go to auction and draw interest from locals and college football fans.

The sale will run over multiple days and feature treasured letters + photos from the late coach’s estate.

The Tallahassee Camellia Society hosts its annual show at the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Doyle Conner Building today from 1-5 p.m. and tomorrow, Jan.

11, from 1-4 p.m. Visitors can see a colorful display of variegated camellias and submit specimens for judging.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will change federal student aid for graduate programs starting July 1, limiting loan amounts for non-professional degrees to $20,500 a year and professional degrees to $50,000, prompting concerns from Tallahassee students & local educators over potential impacts on fields like nursing.

Leon County school board members debated closing or consolidating schools to address declining enrollment and tight budgets, with some arguing that reducing underused facilities could free up funds for teacher pay.

The topic will be discussed further at the LCS retreat on Jan. 26.

FSU chemist Yan Zeng received a 2025 Materials Today Rising Star Award for designing sodium-ion batteries that improve clean energy storage for everyday devices—her work with AI and robotics speeds the discovery of new materials at Tallahassee's research labs.

Tallahassee is hosting the World Athletics Cross Country Championships today at Apalachee Regional Park – more than 500 athletes from over 60 countries will compete on a redesigned course with obstacles and a fun run for local fans.

FAMU hosted a press conference on Friday, Jan.

9 that introduced new head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. and athletic director John F. Davis at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center; the event was streamed on Facebook & YouTube.

FSU football has secured nine transfer commitments — including quarterback Ashton Daniels — yet still seeks defensive help.

Former Auburn offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin weighs offers from FSU and Kentucky, and several prospects have visited as the portal window remains open.

Tally Indie Night Live

8 PM - 12 AM — 926 Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience local indie music talents at this vibrant Tallahassee gathering.

Soulful Sounds in Tallahassee

7-9 p.m. — The Woman's Club Of Tallahassee — Tickets available — Experience a vintage-inspired evening of jazzy R&B and comedy with Acute Inflections.

E. Marie's Dinner & Show: Sorry, Wrong Number

6-8 p.m. — TheStudio — Dinner Show — Experience a chilling suspense thriller that unfolds through urgent phone calls.

Festival of New Music: Large Ensemble Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Ticketed entry — Experience thrilling new compositions by Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe and talented university ensembles.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert

7-9 p.m. — Turner Auditorium — Reserved seating from $37 — Swing to the timeless classics of the Glenn Miller Orchestra at an electrifying concert.

Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

1-5 p.m. — 2500 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee, FL — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running with distances for all abilities.

Tallahassee Marathon

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic tour of Florida’s Capital City during this premier winter marathon event.