Good morning, Tallahassee.

Leon County first responders hosted the third annual Public Safety Summer Kickoff at the North Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, where dozens of families enjoyed food, games, & activities while interacting with local public safety agencies to promote community trust.

Florida A&M University’s Lawson Center held Tallahassee’s 14th Veterans’ Stand Down on May 15—16, offering free resources to over 200 local veterans while numbers needing help dropped from 400 to 100.

Founder Washington Sanchez said younger veterans are less inclined to accept help.

On Saturday, May 16, a Black History walk took place at Speed/Spencer/Stephens Park near Florida A&M to kick off Florida Emancipation Day observance + re-enactors shared heritage stories and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation will conclude festivities on Wednesday at the Knott House downtown.

Goodwood Museum & Gardens (1600 Miccosukee Road) will host free guided tours, The Invisible Lives of Goodwood, on Wednesday, May 20, to share the histories of Susan Coles, Lucy Carter, Emily Hall, and Henriatta Williams.

Tours run at 10 a.m. (first), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Godby High School is testing a new AI gun detection system that uses its cameras + drones to quickly alert responders when a gun is spotted.

The technology, installed on May 17, 2026, aims to boost campus safety in seconds.

Florida State and FAMU have seen an increase in out-of-state and international applications even as tuition for non-residents will rise 15% this fall; FSU received over 6,000 more applications than last year while FAMU noted record interest and classes for both schools start on Aug. 24.

Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna is campaigning today to renew a half‐penny sales tax that funds school renovations and maintenance, with nearly $30 million in annual revenue expected to help avoid a $621 million deficit.

His campaign launches with a fundraising event on Tuesday, May 26 in Leon County.

The UCF Knights won the Tallahassee Regional final by beating Florida State 4+2 on May 17 at JoAnne Graf Field, ending the Seminoles' season.

Florida A&M's baseball team defeated Texas Southern 9-8 in a 16-inning contest that lasted 5-and-a-half hours on Saturday, completing its season sweep.

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.