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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florida state parks now offer free entry this Memorial Day weekend to honor America's 250th birthday; families in Tallahassee are visiting Maclay Gardens State Park to enjoy its nature & history as free entry continues through Monday. WCTV
- ➤ On Saturday, dozens gathered at Tallahassee National Cemetery for a Memorial Day ceremony that included a three-volley salute and a call to honor veterans every day. Director Andrew Santa-Pinter stressed the importance of teaching local youth about veterans' sacrifices. WCTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The new CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is meeting with business, education & government leaders to plan measures that turn university research into companies and create an innovation hub. The Chamber will guide alignment efforts to boost private-sector growth. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leon High School held its graduation ceremony at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday, May 23, where 413 graduates were honored; a photo gallery from the event shows special moments for families & friends. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Godby High School held its graduation ceremony on May 23 at 1:03 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (268 graduates) as family and friends cheered, and graduation photos are now available online. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Over 2,000 seniors celebrated graduation today at the Donald L. Tucker Civc center, as Leon County Schools honored students from Chiles, Lincoln, Rickards, Godby and Leon high schools. Superintendent Rocky Hanna shook hands with graduates + nearly 1,000 photographs documented the celebrations. Tallahassee Democrat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Whole Foods has recalled 24-ounce minestrone soup from Kettle Cuisine due to undeclared shrimp that may cause severe allergic reactions; the product sold in stores including Florida and online has a use-by date of May 27 and customers should return it for a full refund. WFLA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Twenty cyclists from Capital City Cyclists rode a nine-mile loop starting and ending at Cascades Park this morning to test & celebrate Tallahassee’s new safe cycling routes. The ride showcased investments like Magnolia Drive’s shared use path that improves safety when crossing busy intersections. Tallahassee Democrat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State baseball lost 8-6 to Pitt when Kai Wagner's three-run home run ended their ACC tournament run & spoiled a bid for a top-eight NCAA seed, though the Seminoles remain set to host a regional in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FAMU baseball beat Southern to advance to its second straight SWAC Tournament championship game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. They will face the winner of the Alabama State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff game on Sunday, May 24, at 2 p.m., with the champion earning an NCAA Tournament bid. Tallahassee Democrat
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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.
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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.
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