Good morning, Tallahassee.

Night to Shine Tallahassee will take place on February 13 at Immanuel Baptist Church, and registration is open for guests, volunteer buddies, and donations of gowns and suits.

Donation bins will be set up starting December 19 & the prom boutique is scheduled for January 31.

On Monday evening, Swift Creek Middle School renamed its performing arts stage after beloved teacher and musician Kathryn Long & her lasting impact, as friends and colleagues gathered for a tribute.

Long, who died from brain cancer over two years ago, taught at the school for 10 years.

Florida lawmakers will propose AI restrictions for classrooms at the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee as education leaders look to set guardrails (rules) to keep teachers in charge of technology use.

FAMU honored the late student Mardochee Simon by awarding his parents a posthumous degree.

The ceremony reflects a heartfelt tribute after Simon died days before his graduation.

The new FSView newsletter launches on Jan.

12 at 10:30 a.m. to bring FSU student news and updates on campus life, sports, and arts directly to Tallahassee inboxes free. Curated by director Michaela Galligan, it also offers special giveaway links.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers tested how boiling affects PFSA membranes so they work better for sustainable energy and water treatment at their Tallahassee lab.

The study, published in Frontiers in Membrane Science & Technology, shows that treated membranes speed up ion flow but lose some precision.

FSView staff published their Words of the Year that capture FSU student life in 2025 on Dec.

16, choosing terms such as 'free,' 'cinephile,' 'complacency' & 'performative' to describe a year of challenge and creativity.

FSU and City Manager Reese Goad agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding transferring city-owned hospital assets leased to TMH; the City Commission votes on Jan.

14 at City Hall. The deal provides $3.6M annually — an academic health center hub for care and teaching.

FSU football's star defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls is expected to enter the transfer portal after a season-ending shoulder injury sidelined him for the final two games.

His exit adds to a secondary shakeup as the Seminoles rebuild their roster + adjust to additional defensive departures.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles Women's Basketball

6-7:30 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Experience collegiate women's basketball as Virginia Tech faces Florida State.

December VG League Cup

Tournament — All Day — Gamescape — Entry Fee Required — Join the excitement of the December VG League Cup tournament.

Christmas at the Farm 2025

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Redemptive Love Farm — $10-$15 admission — Celebrate Christmas with farm animals, festive activities, and Santa in a magical setting.

A Tribute to Soul Legends

7-9:30 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices not listed — Experience an unforgettable evening honoring the soulful music of Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Womack, and Tyrone Davis.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Cascades

7-10 p.m. — Adderley Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with live music, food trucks, and fireworks at Cascades Park.

Anniversary Weekend Celebration

3-10 p.m. — The Hub at Feather Oaks — Free entry — Enjoy live music and delicious food from local food trucks during this festive anniversary weekend.

Plies Live

10:00 – 11:30 PM — The Moon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Plies in an intimate setting for an unforgettable night.