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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A total lunar eclipse with a blood moon effect will be visible in Florida on Tuesday, March 3 at 3:44 a.m. ET—pending clear skies—with totality lasting just over an hour and the overall event lasting six hours. Tallahassee Democrat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will begin nonstop flights from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham on July 2, offering an introductory $39 one-way fare while seats last. The airline enters after local service cuts and provides a 137-seat Airbus A220-300 with free family seating+onboard WiFi. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two FSU professors were named among the world’s top 1% most highly cited researchers by Clarivate, marking a milestone for the university’s growing research influence. Their work in psychology (suicide prevention) and geography (spatial data analytics) informs real-world practices and policy. Florida State University
- ➤ FSU Career Center holds its Spring Cleaning with Meaning Clothing Drive from March 2 to April 3 to restock its Professional Clothing Closet for students. The kickoff is Friday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westcott Fountain and Plaza (donations also accepted at multiple campus drop sites). Florida State University
- ➤ FSU professor Christian Hubicki returns to Fiji to compete on Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, airing today at 8 p.m. on CBS while mentoring the local Survivor Club and applying his robotics expertise to his strategic gameplay. FSU News
- ➤ The Florida Board of Education trimmed the Schools of Hope law on Feb. 24 by limiting how many co-location notices charters can send and defining when public school space is underused—critics say the changes still may leave costs to districts, while supporters say the adjustments aim to benefit students. WFSU Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cold weather advisories covered 63 counties and freeze warnings were in effect in 40 counties Tuesday morning, with Tallahassee recording a temperature of 30 (wind chill 27) at 6:30 a.m. Further weather updates will follow as conditions change. Tallahassee Democrat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU baseball won one game at Globe Life Field but dropped losses to Auburn on Saturday and Nebraska on Sunday. They return home today to start a nine-game homestand at Dick Howser Stadium against North Florida. FSU News
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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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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.
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