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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, 100 Women Who Care will meet at St. Paul's Methodist Church to mark their milestone of donating $608,000 to non-profits since 2020 and to review funding pitches from Family Promise, Rethink Energy, and Medivisions (with guests from 100 Men Who Care expected). WFSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New signs in Publix stores now ask that only law enforcement carry visible firearms, reversing a change made last fall when the chain allowed open carry. The update was confirmed May 6 and is featured among other store rules. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ WCTV in Tallahassee resumed broadcasting DISH programming on May 1 after Gray Media and DISH ended a contract dispute that had left viewers without service since March 11 + other Gray-owned outlets across Florida also restored programming. Tallahassee Democrat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florida State alumna Christiani Pitts earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) after nominations were announced Tuesday. FSU Theatre faculty praised her achievement (highlighting campus roots) as she embarks on Broadway. Florida State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ted Turner, owner of a nearby plantation (a nod to his longstanding local ties), delivered addresses at FSU and FAMU encouraging graduates to value family and seek help when needed, and announced plans to hire 1,000 workers for his new Ted’s Montana Grill in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Democrat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Florida Wildlife Center staff celebrated rare births on Thursday, May 7 as they welcomed healthy cotton-top tamarin triplets and a baby ring-tailed lemur; visitors can view the newborns that highlight the center’s ongoing conservation efforts plus the protection of endangered species’ genetic diversity. ABC 27
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare earned a 'B' grade in the Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety review, marking its third consecutive rating. The grade shows the hospital's ongoing focus on patient safety and quality care (TMH). Tallahassee Reports
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FAMU’s men’s golf team secured the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship on Wednesday, May 6, in West Palm Beach by finishing 12 strokes ahead of North Carolina A&T, marking its third consecutive championship season as Sascha Robinson claimed the individual title. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FAMU star Ashton Grable traveled to Orchard Park to join the Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp from Friday, May 8 to Saturday, May 9. He hopes to impress coaches and join his brother on the team after earning national honors at FAMU (his home-school launched his career). Tallahassee Democrat
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Mother's Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Eve on Adams — Cost varies — Delight in a rooftop brunch with mimosas and stunning city views to celebrate Mom.
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Texas Southern Tigers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Moore-Kittles Field — Secure your seats now — Feel the thrill of college baseball as the Texas Southern Tigers take on the Florida A&M Rattlers!
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Texas Southern Tigers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Moore-Kittles Field — Secure your seats — Experience the excitement as Texas Southern takes on Florida A&M in an action-packed baseball game.
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MenWalking in Tallahassee
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. — J. R. Alford Greenway — Free entry — Connect with other men while enjoying a refreshing walk outdoors.
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Moth Madness
10-11 a.m. — Native Nurseries — $5.00 fee — Explore the nocturnal world of moths and learn how to create welcoming spaces for them.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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