Good morning, Tallahassee.

Authentic Gyros & Grill will open its fourth location in Tallahassee at a former Bojangles building at 2119 W.

Tennessee St (next to Ocala Corners). The Mediterranean eatery will offer gyros, seafood plates, sandwiches, and more to families and friends.

More than 2,000 Leon County Schools graduates will celebrate their commencements this week with ceremonies at several local venues.

Events include a Monday, May 18 ceremony at FAMU Lee Hall Auditorium and others at Tucker Civic Center and nearby sites (some events will be held in-person and virtually).

Local high schools today released class photos and lists of their 2026 graduates, featuring honors such as valedictorians and salutatorians from schools including Leon and Godby (among others).

The release spotlights students' academic achievements as they prepare for graduation.

Florida State University appointed Gregory Bell as dean of the Graduate School and he will begin on July 6 (Bell previously led UNCG’s graduate programs).

He will work to support over 10,500 graduate students and strengthen campus partnerships.

In south Tallahassee, the Leon County School Board will vote Tuesday, May 19 on a proposal to fund a $113k canine program for firearm detection & to adopt a new NIL policy that restricts student athletes' endorsement deals.

Leon County Schools is considering hiring Caissa K12 to boost enrollment after increasing competition from charter, private, and home-school options, as discussed at a board meeting on Monday, May 11.

The proposed performance based model would charge fees only for students successfully recruited.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have developed an AI tool that uses real-time + historical environmental data to predict E. coli contamination up to 24 hours before water conditions become unsafe.

The model aims to help water managers protect public health and local businesses from surprise beach closures.

Florida researchers from three universities tested a high pressure method (yielding about 45% alginate) to extract food and medicine ingredients from sargassum that piles on beaches and increases cleanup costs, if contaminants are effectively removed.

North Florida Wildlife Center asks volunteers to help with tours, animal care, and gift shop operations in Tallahassee today—volunteers must be at least 18 and join efforts to boost conservation education.

Decades of data show that El Niño reduces Florida hurricane landfalls (with only three occurring in its strongest years), though storms like Idalia still threaten areas near Tallahassee.

The Climate Prediction Center will release an updated ENSO forecast tomorrow, May 14.

Southside residents can use the new City of Tallahassee flood map to check their flood risk as hurricane season approaches.

The online tool (accessible on phones and tablets) helps plan for heavy rains and potential flooding.

Florida announced longer red snapper fishing seasons for 2026, with a 39-day Atlantic season and a record 140-day Gulf season (starting May 22); Gov. DeSantis said the change will support local anglers while critics warn it may risk overfishing.

FAMU women's track won the SWAC Outdoor Championship Tuesday at Southern University’s Roscoe Moore Track in Baton Rouge, scoring 145.5 points against Alabama State & Southern.

Diandrenique Gaines set a new 100-meter record as the Lady Rattlers secured their second title this season.

On May 9, the Chiles beach volleyball team won the FHSAA 2A state final against Merritt Island to finish their season with a 21-1 record.

Key pairs on the team secured early match victories (including wins at the second and fourth positions) to clinch the title.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Benefits After Hours: Maximize Your CHP Plan

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Governor’s Square — Free for members — Learn to optimize your health plan benefits in this informative workshop.