Good morning, Tallahassee.

Sushi Kai opened July 15 in NE Tallahassee with an all-you-can-eat menu, offering lunch at $24 and dinner at $36.

The new restaurant now offers residents a fresh option for sushi and dining.

Charisma Carpenter, known for Buffy + Angel, will play Mistress Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor at Southern Shakespeare's 2027 Shakespeare in the Park Festival in Tallahassee, with performances from Feb.

25 through Feb. 28.

Florida State University earned a 4.5-star rating (its highest among public institutions) in Money Magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges list, highlighting its affordable education and strong student support services.

The recognition reflects FSU's commitment to quality in higher education.

Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening in the Gulf but is unlikely to become a hurricane.

Tropical storm watches are in effect from the Bay/Gulf County line to the Florida/Alabama border and rainbands may bring gusty winds and flash flooding later today and into midweek (gusts reaching about 50 mph).

After forecasts on July 21, Tropical Storm Bertha brought gusty winds, rain, and dangerous surf along North Florida's Panhandle, and officials warned of localized flash flooding; the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic (one near the Caribbean) for further development.

Health officials advise residents to stay alert for heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms this summer.

They recommend checking the heat index, drinking water often, and moving to a cool area—steps that may prevent serious injury.

FSU's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee is advancing healthcare with breakthrough research on cancer, stroke, joint disease, TB, migraines, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungal infections.

The lab's work using powerful magnets may lead to more precise treatments for patients in the coming years.

Tallahassee Reports shared five top Leon County high school cross country runners (including Chiles senior Jonathan Kiros) set to lead their teams in the upcoming 2026 to 2027 season.

The athletes posted strong times and placements at last season's district and state meets.

FSU wide receiver Duce Robinson returned for his senior season to refine his game and improve his NFL draft stock—he is set to be the primary target for new quarterback Ashton Daniels as the Seminoles gear up for the upcoming season.

FSU football secured a local win as 6 foot 1 recruit Za'Kari Johnson transferred from Cypress Bay to Carol City and reclassified to the 2027 class.

He committed to join the Seminoles after debuting impressively at the 305 Sports 7 on 7 tournament & boosts the team.

USA250 released the top 10 college athletes from Florida by highlighting multi-sport achievements from Charlie Ward, Deion Sanders, Ed Reed and others; the list focuses on impact beyond championships from the state’s major college programs.

The 850 Band Live Performance

8:30 PM — Duke's & Dottie's — Free entry — Enjoy a long-awaited night of great tunes and cold drinks with The 850 Band.

Godby Class of 1986 Reunion

6 p.m. — AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol — $100 per person — Celebrate the 80s with food, drinks, and dancing at an unforgettable reunion night.

Tallahassee Beer Festival

2-6 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience North Florida’s largest beer festival with over 400 beverages and interactive fun.