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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Equiturn Holdings earned top spot on the 2026 Seminole 100 list for fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned businesses when it was honored Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee — the firm continues expanding in financial services. FSU President Richard McCullough said the ranking highlights alumni creativity. Tallahassee Reports
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FSU’s Askew Student Life Cinema hosted a Black History Month Fest where films like Nickel Boys, Creed and BlacKkKlansman were shown alongside free soul food and crafts. The event, organized by the Black Student Union + FSU’s NAACP chapter, celebrated Black heritage on campus mid-Feb. FSU News
- ➤ Cleaver & Cork Food & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, March 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Tallahassee State College; the event will showcase local restaurants & breweries with renowned chef Maneet Chauhan headlining a week of culinary experiences. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University’s Board of Trustees approved a three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough on Wednesday—pending Florida Board of Governors approval. The board praised his leadership in boosting student success, research spending, and campus innovations since 2021. Florida State University
- ➤ Florida State University will mark 15 years of giving with its annual Great Give on Wednesday, March 4, as the 24-hour event is set to raise at least $1 million for students, faculty, staff and research. Supporters can contribute online and by check with the fund designation noted. Florida State University
- ➤ FSU’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship will launch a free Veteran Entrepreneurship Certificate Program in Leon County to provide hands-on training for veterans, service members and military-connected families in Tallahassee. The six-week course will run on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings from mid-April through May 20, with limited space available. Florida State University
- ➤ Leon educator John Michael Conley died Feb. 22 at 89 in Tallahassee. He taught at Leon High School for 33 years, served on the Leon County School Board, and will be honored Friday, March 20 at Pisgah Methodist Church. Tallahassee Reports
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Cyclone Horacio reached Category 5 status (160-mph winds) in the Indian Ocean on Feb. 23 and is not a threat to land; Florida residents should note that the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and prepare their hurricane kits ahead of mid-September peaks. Tallahassee Democrat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City leaders and FSU Health agreed to let FSU buy TMH for $109 million, with FSU promising to invest $1.7 billion over 30 years to improve local specialty care; the NAACP will hold a public forum on Sunday, March 1 at Bethel A.M.E. Church from 3 to 5 p.m. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Jazz on the Green
6-10 p.m. — The Hub at Feather Oaks — Cost TBD — Unwind under the stars with smooth jazz, elegant ambiance, and community impact.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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