Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
🎭 Culture
Mark Wallheiser, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who documented decades of Tallahassee life, died Friday, May 15 after battling cancer.
His vast collection was donated to FSU’s Strozier Library + his work will continue to inspire the local community.
🎓 Education
Leon County high school seniors will graduate this week at several venues.
The ceremonies are scheduled Monday at SAIL High, Tuesday at Chiles High (Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St.), Wednesday at Lincoln, Thursday at Rickards and Saturday at Godby and Leon, with security checks required.
🏈 Sports
Florida State softball played against Stetson at the Tallahassee regional on Saturday, May 16.
The teams competed fiercely as players celebrated hits and plays + photos captured the action.
FAMU baseball beat Texas Southern 9-8 in a 16-inning game that lasted 5 hours 15 minutes on Saturday, May 16 — Josue Figueroa scored the winning run on a wild pitch to complete a series sweep.
The Rattlers will begin the SWAC Tournament on Wednesday, May 20 in Birmingham.
Florida State baseball lost its final regular season game 7-4 to Miami on Saturday and now prepares for the ACC tournament on Friday, May 22.
Yesterday, May 16, Florida A&M softball met Texas State in an elimination game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville after both teams lost their opening-round matches — the game’s outcome determined who advanced to face the loser of the Florida-Georgia Tech match later that day.
A photo gallery shows FSU softball competing against Jacksonville State on May 16 at the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, capturing key plays such as diving catches, pitching efforts and home run reactions.
🎉 Tallahassee Events
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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.
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.
Real Madrid Foundation Soccer Camp in Tallahassee
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — FSU Rec Sportsplex — Registration required — Enhance your soccer skills with Real Madrid's professional coaching and core values.
2026 AI Innovations Summit
12-5 p.m. — Tallahassee State College — $75 — Explore the transformative power of AI in work and education through expert discussions and hands-on sessions.
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