Good morning, Tallahassee.

Pints for Paws 2026 will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

31 at Goodwood Museum and Gardens and will feature 30 homebrewers & 15 craft breweries along with VIP tickets for early entry at $75 and general admission at $50 with food trucks and live music.

The Tallahassee Chamber introduced new leadership on Jan.

15 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. New president/CEO Michael Dalby and Chair Eddie Gonzalez-Loumiet detailed plans including an upcoming merger between Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Florida State University (a move expected to boost local healthcare and economic growth).

FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts will host ‘Like everything alive that we try to hold forever’ starting Jan.

29 with an opening reception at 5:30 p.m.—the free exhibition shows works by seven international artists who explore how objects shape our lives.

Florida State University expert Sam Staley is available for interviews on housing affordability as he explains that high prices and supply+ demand issues have strained local housing since the pandemic.

He helped develop the Florida Housing Data Project to show trends that can guide future solutions.

Keiser University’s Tallahassee campus launched its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program this month + held a Jan.

14 ribbon-cutting at its Medical Sonography Lab on Halstead Boulevard to train students in ultrasound techniques that meet growing local healthcare demand.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have started developing a tree-fire dynamics simulator funded by a $1 million NSF grant to improve wildfire predictions in local forests.

Their models (refined with testing at a Massachusetts partner) will also train students in advanced fire management techniques.

A recent article from a local source reports that skipping classes during syllabus week can hurt academic performance and lead to more illness as crowded gatherings affect students’ health.

Professors stress that first-week attendance builds a strong foundation — setting clear expectations for the semester ahead.

State leaders are urged to invest in community health workers who help neighbors overcome transportation + nutrition challenges to avoid costly hospital visits as the Rural Transformation grant plan aims to boost rural care and create jobs in Florida.

FSView Eats of the Week featured Midtown Caboose — a local hub for creative burgers and comfort foods — since its 2014 opening on Thomasville Road and East Seventh Avenue, drawing many FSU students.

The unique menu includes inventive options like the s'mores burger and updated Wells Brothers favorites.

Florida State All-American wide receiver Peter Warrick was selected by the National Football Foundation for the College Football Hall of Fame and will be honored in December; the induction ceremony takes place Dec.

8 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino with recognition at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson returns for his final season to boost the Seminoles' playoff hopes, teaming with new transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels in a revamped offense.

Robinson said his goal is to deliver a season that makes fans proud.

Florida A&M University hired Quinn Gray Senior as head football coach and John F.

Davis as athletic director and vice president after coach James Colzie III was dismissed in December. They were introduced Jan. 9 at Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center where they outlined plans to boost the football program and academic support.

FSU women's basketball beat Pitt 69-65 Thursday at the Petersen Events Center thanks to career-high scoring by Sydney Bowles + Amaya Bonner.

The Seminoles will host No. 23 North Carolina tomorrow at the Donald L Tucker Center.

Tallahassee State men's basketball has an 18-2 record and a tenth national ranking as it rides a strong season—the Eagles host Gulf Coast State today at 4 p.m. and aim for a national championship.

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.