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Tallahassee
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest of the Big Bend has partnered with USPS to launch the annual Stamp out Hunger food drive to fight local food insecurity. Local letter carriers will pick up deliveries nationwide and in the Big Bend area to support the drive. WCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary May released a new book that chronicles the history of Tallahassee's police department from 1826 to 1973 using original records from City Hall and insights from longtime officers (including Phil Kiracofe). The book highlights the city’s growth from a small town into a modern community and is available today. WFSU Public Media
- ➤ Two years after tornadoes hit on May 10, 2024, the Railroad Square Art District returned to full occupancy + the FSU Fly High Circus held its first post-storm performance on Oct. 17 last year in south Tallahassee. ABC 27
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leon County Schools is exploring outside help to address rising costs, teacher vacancies and declining enrollment by inviting Caissa K-12, TPG Cultural Exchange and the Florida Educator Health Trust to present options at a board meeting today at 2 p.m. to stabilize the district's budget. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leon County Commission will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, to vote on transferring arts grant programs from the Council on Culture and Arts to the county’s Division of Tourism — a change that some arts leaders say risks reducing long-established support for local cultural programs. Tallahassee Democrat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Leon County hosted its annual Press the Chest CPR training event Saturday at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, where hundreds practiced chest compressions and learned lifesaving techniques that have reached over 16,000 residents since 2011. WFSU Public Media
- ➤ Dwyer Workforce Development partners with local colleges to offer hands-on CNA training and wraparound support for more than 34 students in Tallahassee. The program, running during National Nurses Week, aims to build a stronger nursing pipeline to address local healthcare needs. Tallahassee Democrat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chiles beach volleyball won its first state championship when it defeated Merritt Island 3+0 on Saturday morning at the FHSAA class 2A tournament; the win marks a historic milestone for the team. WCTV
- ➤ Florida A&M softball defeated Southern 2-1 on Saturday night to win its first SWAC title in a winner-take-all game that showcased the school's athletic strength in Tallahassee. WCTV
- ➤ Florida State softball learned its NCAA tournament placement at the selection show on ESPN2 on Sunday, May 10 after clinching the ACC championship on May 9 in Tallahassee. The team (led by standout players) aimed to host a regional during the tournament. Tallahassee Democrat
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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
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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