Good morning, Tallahassee.

Summer BreakSpot, a federally funded program, helps kids get meals when school is out by partnering with nonprofits, libraries, and government groups — including volunteers from The Bridge church in Madison County — to address summer food gaps for children who qualify.

Florida state parks will offer free day-use admission from May 23 to 25 (Memorial Day weekend), although overnight and vendor fees apply, and U.S. citizens can also enter national parks without charge on Memorial Day, May 25.

Club 25 celebrated 25 Women You Need to Know and 5 Young Women to Watch at a sold-out reception on May 14 at Tallahassee State College’s Center for Innovation & recognized the honorees’ leadership, service and volunteer work.

After two delays, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Dragon spacecraft carrying supplies to the International Space Station today at 6:05 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station + live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff.

Elementary and middle school students played classical songs and challenging music at Fairview Middle School on Tuesday, May 12 in a Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra youth outreach performance — the season finale grew from 15 students to 60 over four years.

Florida State University experts advised locals to prepare early for hurricane season, noting that one storm can cause major damage and impacts may fall outside forecast cones (and that coastal growth and new AI tools play key roles).

They held their briefing Wednesday ahead of the season.

A city study found that the wastewater spray field is not the main source of PFAS in Woodville water (the county landfill recorded much higher levels), and officials confirmed Tallahassee's drinking supply remains safe.

Free water tests and filters are available for residents.

Members of the Tallahassee Police Department joined riders on May 14 during the Police Unity Tour ride in a mile-by-mile act of remembrance for fallen officers — they are now riding toward Washington, D.C.

Supporters are encouraged to cheer the group along the final stretch.

The American Heart Association is hosting the Big Bend Heart Walk on Saturday, May 16 at 8:45 a.m. at Cascades Park; the event will help locals learn Hands-Only CPR and support lifesaving research.

The Chiles flag football team travels to Tampa this weekend to play in the state semifinals on Friday night and, if they win, will compete for the title on Saturday.

The team, runner-up last year, is ready to prove its strength as underdogs.

FSU coach Mike Norvell will start the 2026 season with a new quarterback and several new coaches.

The tough schedule has games at Alabama, Louisville, and Miami — a test after two losing seasons.

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.