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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 15, the city honored Reverend C.K. Steele by unveiling his restored statue at the bus plaza. City officials, family members (including his great-granddaughter) and FSU Master Craftsman Studio marked the event, which celebrated his civil rights legacy. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leon County Schools has boosted its high school graduation rate to 87.9% (up from 85.1% last year) as new programs help students recover credits while the statewide rate reached a record 92.2% earlier this month. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FSU celebrated the grand opening of the new Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence on Tuesday on West Gaines Street through a ribbon-cutting and gift-signing event honoring Dr. Herbert Wertheim’s $65 million contribution; tours of the 218,000 sqft facility preceded classes that began Jan. 7. Tallahassee Reports
- ➤ Florida State University will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a cupcake kickoff at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Student Union and plans Homecoming festivities on Landis Green in Tallahassee (the celebration continues all year). Florida State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee and Leon County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for MLK Day as waste collections, transit, and animal services adjust their schedules—residents can also enjoy a downtown parade to honor Dr. King while libraries and community centers update their hours. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ On Jan. 15, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to let the city manager negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Florida State University to form FSU Health & expand local healthcare services that may soon benefit the community. WCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FSU professor Andrea Lobene received a $300,000 USDA grant to study if increasing potassium intake can offset high-sodium diets. Her research will test this method on groups of participants and may offer a new strategy to lower cardiovascular risk. Florida State University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU football has chosen redshirt senior quarterback Ashton Daniels for the 2026 season after he committed on Jan. 6 following a campus visit on Jan. 5. Daniels transferred from Auburn after playing at Stanford and is expected to lead the rebuild with his dual-threat skills. FSU News
- ➤ Leon boys basketball won 72-64 over FAMU DRS on Thursday night in Tallahassee, moving the Lions to 14-3 while the Baby Rattlers dropped to 8-9. WCTV
- ➤ 8-year-old Aaron Davis, battling leukemia and now in remission, signed a symbolic letter of intent with FSU baseball on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Dick Howser Stadium. The team’s coaching staff + teammates celebrated his strength and welcomed him into their fold. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State football signed transfer portal linebackers Chris Jones (Southern Miss) and Mikai Gbayor (North Carolina) on Jan. 15; Gbayor reunited with his former coach while Jones, who recorded 133 tackles last season, bolstered the team’s linebacker depth in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Former FAMU football coach Rudy Hubbard, who lives in Tallahassee, will be inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame on June 6 in Atlanta & will be honored at the HBCU Legacy Bowl halftime on Feb. 21 at Tulane University. Tallahassee Democrat
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Tally Indie Night Live
8 PM - 12 AM — 926 Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience local indie music talents at this vibrant Tallahassee gathering.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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