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Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee hosted The Fight Against Suicide boxing match Friday, Feb. 13 to raise awareness for suicide prevention; the event raised over $115,000 for counseling resources & brought local residents together. FSU News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FSU’s School of Theatre brings the lively musical Footloose to the Richard G. Fallon Theatre from Feb. 20 through Mar. 1. FSU students perform updated '80s hits and new songs to tell a story about a town that lifts its ban on dancing (College of Fine Arts). Florida State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Florida Water Management District issued a Water Shortage Warning on Wednesday, urging residents in Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties to reduce water use + limit landscape irrigation to early morning or evening hours as drought conditions persist. Officials say these voluntary measures will help protect dwindling water supplies amid above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall through April. WFSU
- ➤ UF IFAS experts warned on Friday, Feb. 13 that eight invasive plants sold in retail centers—including Lantana (toxic to pets) and Pothos—could harm local gardens and displace native species in Florida. They advise gardeners to verify plant origins before purchase. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida flags will fly at half-staff today for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day, as Gov. DeSantis ordered that flags be lowered on state and local buildings from sunrise to sunset + a moment of silence is planned at 10:17 a.m. to honor the 17 lives lost. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ A new traffic light at Thomasville & Velda Dairy will become operational on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. and will permanently close the left turn lane onto Ox Bottom Road; the installation is part of the Ox Bottom Meadows project and has shifted nearby bus stops. Tallahassee Democrat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The FSU women’s basketball team beat Boston College 85-76 on Feb. 13 at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Sole Williams scored 23 points & the win helps position the Seminoles for the upcoming ACC tournament. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FSU baseball coach Link Jarrett is still finalizing his Opening Day lineup today at 2 p.m. on the ACC Network, focusing on the middle infield (particularly the second base role) as choices between junior Cal Fisher, Gabe Fraser, and sophomore Jace Estes remain pending. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Champion Women filed a Title IX complaint against FSU on Jan. 19, alleging that the athletic department provided fewer scholarships, resources and facilities for women compared with men. FSU officials said they remain committed to equal opportunity and will work with the Office for Civil Rights if an investigation occurs. FSU News
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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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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Governor’s Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking aquatic performance under the big top with dazzling acts from around the world.
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Local Band Showcase at The Bark
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Bark — $10 cover at the door — Enjoy vibrant performances from BLAIRSTONE, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS, BACKWARDS DRIVING, OH!FAUNA, and BLAME.2.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Governor’s Square — Tickets start at $74 — Experience the magic of acrobatics and water performances at this unforgettable circus event.
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Professional Bartender Training Class
6-10 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle — $275 full price, $59 down payment — Gain essential bartending skills and industry knowledge in an engaging hands-on class.
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AdventureCONNECT Networking Event
10 AM – 12 PM — Tallahassee Automobile Museum — Free entry — Connect with adventure travel professionals and explore new opportunities in a relaxed setting.
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FCW Presents: Rise of a Champion
5-9 p.m. — Northside Community Center — $10 GA, $15 Floor, $20 Front row — Experience family-friendly wrestling action with local stars vying for the first-ever FCW Champion title.
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Field Day Music Festival 2026
12:00 a.m. — Phipps Farm — Tickets available now — Enjoy a live music experience featuring Eddie 9V in Tallahassee.
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Congress The Band Live
8:30-10:30 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — Support act TBD — Experience a dynamic performance from one of the Southeast's rising rock acts in Tallahassee.
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Moon — $33-$164 — Enjoy an electrifying evening with Vincent Mason and Cole Goodwin at The Moon on the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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