Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee will celebrate MLK Day on Jan.

19 with an annual parade—starting at noon along Monroe Street and ending with downtown festivities along Adams Street—while community partners host commemorative events such as a NAACP breakfast on Jan. 16.

Decorated TPD officer Chuck Perry died peacefully on Jan.

10 after battling Parkinson’s disease for 23 years — his funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in Tallahassee.

Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor previewed the annual MLK Celebration set for today, hosted by the MLK Foundation Inc. and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which will honor Dr. King’s legacy and promote community unity.

On Jan. 12, USDA forecast 12 million boxes of oranges and 1.2 million boxes of grapefruit for the 2025-26 season, slightly below last season; however, growers are hopeful as healthier trees + new treatments may increase yield.

State funds boost research and marketing to support Florida’s citrus industry.

The FSU College of Law is hosting AI Day in the Capital to discuss how artificial intelligence affects government and law using panels and demonstrations.

The free event starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 + offers continuing legal education credit.

FSU's new Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence opened Jan.

7 — a five-floor building offering modern study spaces — and features cafes, labs, and rooms near the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center to boost student success.

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed four new members (Ashley Lukis, Michael Okaty, Keith Perry, and Nick Sinatra) and reappointed two to the Florida Board of Governors today.

The board, which oversees the state university system, now awaits Senate approval.

Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed three FSU Board of Trustees alumni on Jan.

12, selecting vice chair (Cuevas-Diaz), business leader Maximo Alvarez, and real estate executive Jorge Gonzalez whose firm works on projects near Tallahassee. Their continued service keeps experienced alumni on the panel.

On Jan. 12, Chiles beat Maclay 1-0 after Sal Giove scored early — the team will face Columbia on Jan.

14 in a match they hope adds a 9th win to their season.

More than 10,000 fans filled Apalachee Regional Park on Jan.

13, 2026 to watch the World Cross Country Championships — a record-setting event featuring a unique course with sand, mud, water, and hand-carved alligators and performances by the FSU Marching Chiefs and FAMU’s Marching 100.

FSU men’s tennis swept Troy 4-0 and Mercer 7-0 at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center on Jan.

11 to open the 2026 season. Coach Dwayne Hultquist said Luis Felipe Miguel led the wins, and the team will play Florida Atlantic University and Georgia Southern on Jan. 18.

FSU fell to Syracuse, 94-86 on Tuesday, Jan.

13 at JMA Wireless Dome as Kobe MaGee scored 20 points while Donnie Freeman led Syracuse with 25. The Seminoles will host Wake Forest on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Donald L. Tucker Center.

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.