Good morning, Tallahassee.

More than one year after tornadoes hit Railroad Square, local business owners and residents held Resilience Day on Saturday to mark their recovery and support the shops rebuilding after the damage—reporting eight re-roofing projects and national media features as signs of progress.

Tallahassee Collegiate Academy, a charter school affiliated with Tallahassee State College, held its first graduation on May 13 for 12 graduates (the Diva Dozen), with nine having completed college coursework and two earning associate degrees with 4.0 GPAs.

The school’s dual enrollment program prepares students to earn college credits and step toward higher education.

Today, Riley Elementary is using new strategies with teacher support as students take state exams to improve their school grade from a C to an A.

Teachers hold group sessions to adjust methods for issues like attendance and pandemic gaps — state testing will finish by the end of May — and they expect better results.

More than a dozen protestors gathered at the Capitol on Saturday to oppose proposals by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reinstate black bear hunting, which has been banned since 2015.

Protestors argued that securing trash properly—rather than reintroducing a bear hunt—is a better solution and that FWC will review public input at its meeting scheduled for May 21 to 22 in Ocala.

Florida State softball lost to Auburn 8-3 on Sunday, which forced a doubleheader in the NCAA regional final + game seven will start in 35 minutes as the Seminoles prepare to return to the field +.

Former MLB players David Ross and Dean Palmer won the inaugural member-member golf tournament at the Killearn Club last weekend.

They won a six-team shootout on the par-4 9th hole—Palmer hit a key bunker shot from over 170 yards that set up the winning putt.

Florida State softball's defense turned a rare triple play last Sunday during the Tallahassee Regional elimination game against Auburn, stopping a threat to tie the score—this key defensive moment came after an 8-3 loss in the first game—and set up an elimination rematch for the Seminoles.

Tallahassee Career Fair

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries and enhance your career prospects.

Local Band Showcase

9-11 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $10 over 21, $12 under 21 — Enjoy a night of local music featuring BITE MARKS, BANQUET, and BACKWARDS DRIVING!

Open Farm Fun Day

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Redemptive Love Farm — Tickets sold at the farm — Experience a day with farm animals and outdoor fun for all ages.

Lauren Daigle Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle live in concert.

ISB Convention 2025

June 2-7 — Florida State University — Registration required — The largest gathering of double bassists returns to inspire and connect musicians worldwide.

Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Soprano

8:00 – 10:30 PM — Theatre Tallahassee — Tickets required — A madcap screwball comedy set in the 1930s with world-class talent and laughs.

EDXN Fest 2025

4-8 p.m. — Cascades Park — Free entry — Experience a heavenly blend of music and performances with live Christian rappers and soulful worship.

20th Annual Tomato Feastival

1-6 p.m. — Goodwood Museum & Gardens — Supports local farms — Enjoy a day of food, music, games, and the best local tomatoes.

Songwriters in the Round

8-10:30 p.m. — Blue Tavern — $10 — Embark on a musical journey with top Tallahassee songwriters Elizabeth Fravel, Christopher Ash, and Doc Russell.

Saturday Night Bikes and Trikes

7-10 p.m. — The Getaway Grille and Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of good food, cold drinks, and live music with Queen of Hearts Band.