Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee Night to Shine 2026 is an upcoming community celebration designed to honor local residents (details on the date and venue are pending); organizers say the event will spotlight local achievements.

Florida State University continues its MLK Week events from Jan.

14 to Jan. 20 + Florida A&M will hold its annual MLK convocation tomorrow at 10:10 a.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium, featuring Pastor Darrick McGhee. Both events are free and open to the public.

Rep. Gallop Franklin delivered a keynote address on Jan.

14 at the Judge Augustus D. Aikens Courthouse during Leon County MLK Day Celebration before nearly 200 joined the free event, & MLK Foundation President Steve Beasley received the Guardian of the Legacy award for 40 years of service.

FSU faculty say new Florida Board of Governors rules on CoreFSU courses cut key classes — including renamed courses—and restrict teaching on historical topics, sparking concerns that changes may hurt student learning as legislators plan to review university requirements.

A strong cold front will drop subfreezing temperatures across Florida as many counties face freeze watches from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

In Tallahassee, residents can expect the temperature to fall to 26 degrees today.

City Commissioners approved an MOU with FSU yesterday to transfer city-owned hospital assets for an academic health center that will enhance local care.

FSU will invest $109 million over 30 years & $250 million by 2034, and a final public hearing is set for March 11 at City Hall.

Florida State star Peter Warrick was named to the College Football Hall of Fame from a national ballot.

He is the 10th FSU player inducted as part of the 2026 class that will be honored in December.

Florida State hired veteran special teams coach Adam Scheier as its new coordinator on Monday in Tallahassee.

Scheier brings 24 years of experience and will improve team play — head coach Mike Norvell announced the decision.

Tallahassee State women’s basketball won their home opener against defending champion Northwest Florida State on Saturday, and coach Chelsea Waters says the team is focused ahead of their conference game versus Pensacola State at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.

FAMU men's basketball beat Grambling State 91-84 on Monday night as former head coach Patrick Crarey returned to Tallahassee; the win moved the Rattlers to a 2-1 record in SWAC play.

In Tuesday's boys basketball games across the Big Bend, Crossroad Academy beat unbeaten Lincoln 54-47 while Munroe defeated Blountstown 82-61.

FSU defenders Heather Gilchrist and Mimi Van Zanten signed NWSL contracts+ becoming the first players from their 2025 championship team.

They will debut for Bay FC and San Diego Wave on March 13.

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.

Over the Edge Charity Event

11 AM – 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee — Raise $1,500 to rappel and support children's wishes with Make-A-Wish.