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Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Week Florida starts today at the Capitol and runs through Feb. 26, focusing on building blocks like attunement to support child growth. The event honors educators, parents & community mentors guiding local youth. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Faith leaders and community members gathered at The Moon for the fifth annual United Prayer Summit — a morning event featuring praise, worship and Bible distribution that reinforced interfaith unity in the community. WCTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways may soon announce new direct flights from Tallahassee International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh, N.C. after the city approved a $10 million incentive package for new carriers—local business leaders welcome the potential competition. Tallahassee Democrat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FSU students and celebrity stars perform Shakespeare's The Tempest nightly as part of a free, four-day festival at Cascades Park running from Feb. 19 to today. Tallahassee residents can also enjoy a one-hour adaptation of The Winter's Tale by The Bardlings on Feb. 21 and today. FSU News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida State freshman Jasen Lopez — nicknamed J-Rock — began playing basketball at his early practice on Jan. 8 and will join the football program in March after the season ends, following guidance from coaches Loucks and Norvell. FSU News
- ➤ FSU is launching campus expansion with new dorms, a dining hall, and a parking garage on the northwest side starting soon; dorm construction begins March 1 and should finish by fall 2028, while the parking garage starts April 1 and completes by May 2027. FSU News
- ➤ FSU's National MagLab welcomed nearly 8,000 families on Saturday in South Tallahassee as visitors experimented with powerful scientific equipment at its annual open house aimed at inspiring young scientists. ABC 27
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mental Health Council of the Big Bend hosts a men's mental health event called Maintaining MoMENtum in Tallahassee to support open discussion on wellness and show that vulnerability is strength. WCTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU baseball lost 8-5 to Auburn on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington (Texas) after surrendering a four-run lead. The Seminoles will play Nebraska today at 3:30 p.m. in the final game of the series. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Crossroad Academy's boys hoops team advanced to state semifinals after beating Port St. Joe 63-57 in their new gym before a sold-out crowd. WCTV
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Godby Cougars hosted the Fort Walton Beach Vikings in the FHSAA 4A regional semifinals at the Cougar Den in Tallahassee; the game included a halftime jersey retirement for former star Quan Jackson (a 2016 graduate who helped win a state championship). Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ The Savannah Bananas are set to bring Banana Ball to Tallahassee with three sold out games on Feb. 26 at Dick Howser Stadium, Feb. 27 at Dick Howser, and Feb. 28 at Doak Campbell Stadium. Seven local players & coaches will join in a return home during the 2026 World Tour. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Steve Sternberg Concert
10 AM – 2 PM — Seven Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center — Ticket information available — Experience an engaging performance by Steve Sternberg.
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Evening At The Farm
6-9 p.m. — Big Muddy Farms — BYOB — Enjoy a cozy night at the farm with animals, a buffet dinner, and fireside relaxation.
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