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Tallahassee
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tammie Gail, who lost her home last November, now has permanent housing in Tallahassee after community members and I-Rise Homes responded to her online request for help. ABC 27
- ➤ One Thomasville church held its 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration Saturday with a community walk and grocery giveaway — Bible Based Church pastor and FAMU alumnus Darrick McGhee Sr. gave the keynote at FAMU’s convocation. WCTV
- ➤ A local plumber warns residents to prepare for dropping temperatures by taking steps to prevent pipes from freezing tonight (advising insulation of exposed pipes and allowing faucets to drip). WCTV
- ➤ Big Bend Continuum of Care is recruiting volunteers to count people experiencing homelessness from Jan. 27—30 across local counties. Training is set for Jan. 25 and donations are welcome to support care bag and meal efforts. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Logan Walters argued that campus restaurants at FSU could transition to worker co-ops due to a built-in customer base; he noted that financial and structural hurdles would require a major change in ownership. FSU News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow briefly dusted parts of the western Panhandle on Sunday morning when a cold front turned light rain into snow on grassy lawns & rooftops before the flakes melted quickly. CBS News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU lost to Wake Forest 69-68 on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center after surrendering a double-digit lead in the final minute. The Seminoles dropped to a 7-11 record & remain winless in ACC play under coach Luke Loucks. FSU News
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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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Heart Concert
7-9 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Tickets from $74 — Experience the iconic sounds of Heart live in Tallahassee.
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~ Neil Barringham
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