Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee PrideFest returns to Cascades Park at 1001 S Gadsden St on Saturday, March 7 from 2-7 p.m. Local leader Janel Diaz will co-host the free event as her alter-ego Vashai Avionce with drag performers, food trucks and local artists.

Florida State University is hosting the 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo (AIMLX26) at the Challenger Learning Center on Friday, Feb.

27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with experts exploring AI in medicine, finance, and education; Saturday, Feb. 28 will feature interactive activities and faculty lectures for local students.

A cold front dropped temperatures by as much as 40 degrees, pushing Tallahassee to near the upper 20s today while warmer areas lag and red flag warnings for wildfires remain in effect as drought continues and experts warn that even local iguanas may struggle.

A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 3 between 3:44 and 7:03 a.m. ET, with peak viewing at 6:33 a.m. & the moon will turn a ghostly copper color during this blood moon event.

More fresh water will soon flow in the Apalachicola River floodplain as the Apalachicola Riverkeeper finished a six-year, $4.7 million project to clear sand from three sloughs (East River, Douglas Slough and Spider Cut) to help local wildlife, support tupelo trees, and boost the local economy.

City commissioners are pushing to speed up roadwork in the Market District so that a roundabout at the intersection of Maclay Boulevard and Maclay Commerce Drive will be completed by late summer.

Work will begin on March 1 + clearer signage will help drivers navigate detours, easing local business concerns.

A proposed 86-unit affordable housing project on South Monroe in Tallahassee aims to help very low-income households if Volunteers of America of Florida secures funding, with Leon County Commission approving over $93,000; decision on the application is expected in March and construction could take two to three years.

ACC Network aired Leonard Hamilton's documentary on Monday, Feb.

23, at 9 p.m. The hour-long program detailed his journey from a segregated upbringing to becoming Florida State's winningest coach, highlighting his impact on local sports.

Florida State rallied to beat Clemson 70+65 at Littlejohn Coliseum as McCray V tied his season high with 29 points.

The Seminoles improved to 14-13 and will face Miami at 9:00 p.m. today at the Tucker Center.

FSU swimmers broke 10 records at the ACC Championships in Atlanta from Feb.

15-21, with Logan Robinson claiming his first ACC gold in the 200-yard butterfly on Feb. 20 & the Seminoles set to compete for a spot at the Bulldog Invitational in Athens from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1.

Florida State softball beat Elon 9-1 on Sunday at JoAnne Graf Field, with standout efforts from pitcher Jazzy Francik & a five-run rally sparked by Makenna Sturgis.

The Seminoles will host Florida A&M on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the same field.

The No. 7 FSU softball team played at the Dugout Club Classic here last week.

They secured run-rule wins over Dartmouth but lost both contests to No. 9 Alabama — testing their game plan against top-ranked pitching.

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.

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.

Field Day Music Festival 2026

12:00 a.m. — Phipps Farm — Tickets available now — Enjoy a live music experience featuring Eddie 9V in Tallahassee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steve Sternberg Concert

10 AM – 2 PM — Seven Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center — Ticket information available — Experience an engaging performance by Steve Sternberg.

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.

4th International Smoke Symposium

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Tall Timbers Research Station — Check website for fees — Engage with leading experts at the forefront of smoke research and its implications.