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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, will be viewable in Florida on Tuesday, March 3. It begins at 3:44 a.m. ET and lasts about six hours with nearly an hour of totality. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FSU’s Club Downunder will host Saturday Night Live cast members Andrew Dismukes and Jane Wickline for a stand-up comedy show tomorrow, Feb. 21 at the Student Union Ballrooms — doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. FSU News
- ➤ Violent Vira, a rising alt-rock star, will perform her 'Our Lady of Sorrows Tour' concert at The Moon on May 12. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today with general admission priced at $25. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Local comedians The Joke Boys performed a live set on Feb. 16 at Aloft Hotels downtown where college-age crowds enjoyed in-person digital humor. The show is part of their Supersenior Tour that will visit college towns including Gainesville and Orlando. FSU News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CareerSource Capital Region introduced its new CEO Keantha Moore on Wednesday and she will strengthen community connections and improve services for employers and job seekers. The organization has also scheduled a Summer Jobs and Internships Showcase in March and a Growing Forward Employer Resource Luncheon in April. ABC 27
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FSU hosted its 10th 24-hour Design Sprint (Hack the Job Market) at the Innovation Hub on campus where students partnered with Amazon Web Services and the Career Center to build AI-powered tools for matching internships; the winning team, Spear Career AI, will receive further AWS mentorship to refine their solution. Florida State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents can view a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 when the moon turns red-orange at 3:44 a.m. ET, with totality lasting about an hour and the full event spanning six hours. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol honors Trooper Michael Diego, who died in the line of duty during training — his colleagues mourn his loss and remember his service. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ On Feb. 19, Tallahassee International Airport held a full-scale disaster response exercise that featured a simulated plane fire and mass casualties. Airport staff, along with local agencies, coordinated the drill to renew FAA certification and ensure first responders were ready for real emergencies — community volunteers added realism to the exercise. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ African penguins from the Florida Aquarium attended the Capitol on Wednesday to support a push for continued $9.5 million annual funding for coral reef restoration and $1 million for a hurricane resiliency project after recent storms. WFSU Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FSU College of Medicine will host a Rare Disease Day Symposium on Feb. 27 to share its work under the Sunshine Genetics Act and show how whole genome sequencing may shorten the long diagnostic wait for children. Director Pradeep Bhide (medical expert) says the event will highlight advanced gene-based therapies. Florida State University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chiles girls soccer team has earned a spot in the FHSAA 5A state semifinal round—set to play North Fort Meyers on Feb. 27 at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand, and they are aiming for their first state title since 2005. Tallahassee Reports
- ➤ FSU linebacker Mikai Gbayor, transferring from North Carolina, rejoined the team (with Tony White) and will lead younger players as the Seminoles gear up for the upcoming season. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Matilda Jr. the Musical
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts — VIP Adult: $15, General Adult: $10 — Enjoy a charming performance showcasing that even the littlest can achieve great things.
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PBR - Unleash the Beast
8 PM – 11 PM — Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of bull riding featuring country stars Jon Pardi & Miranda Lambert for an unforgettable night.
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