Ground-breaking for the first phase of Charlie and Tonja Ward’s Champions Ranch in south Tallahassee took place on Monday, Dec. 1. The Ranch is a one stop shop for athletics, education, wellness, performing arts and life skills, and the goal is to cultivate lifelong champions. The Marching 100 from Florida A&M University – where Charlie […]
Leon County Government recently announced Lake Street Dive will perform at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This performance adds another highlight to an already vibrant spring lineup of concerts, including TOTO and Earth, Wind & Fire in partnership with Word of South Festival. Tickets for Lake Street Dive go […]
Big Bend Cares, a nonprofit celebrating 40 years of providing health care, housing and supportive services throughout the Big Bend, announced on December 1 that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are recognizing the organization with a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. This investment is the largest private gift in […]
By Alonda Thomas, FAMU News Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., recently announced the appointment of John F. Davis as vice president and director of athletics, and Angela Suggs will return to the university as special assistant to the president and advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics. Suggs began her role in the Office of the […]
The Tallahassee QB Club recently announced that the club’s 76th Annual Jamboree will feature keynote speaker Warrick Dunn. The club notes that for the “first time in our storied 76-year history, Warrick Dunn takes the podium—delivering what is sure to be an unforgettable message of grit, leadership, and giving back. This is the night Tallahassee […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical outcomes from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Notably, HCA Florida Capital Hospital was named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care in 2026 and received the Healthgrades […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to North Florida for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative, now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, […]
Leon County Government recently announced two standout performances at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park: An Evening with TOTO on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and the return of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire on Friday, April 24, 2026, in partnership with Word of South Festival. Tickets for both concerts go on sale on Friday, November […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been recognized as the No. 1 institution in the Best Colleges in Florida 2026 ranking by Research.com, a leading university ranking platform. In addition to the state-wide recognition, Research.com has also recognized TSC as the No. 2 Best Value College in the United States. The 2026 rankings were developed through a comprehensive analysis […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named among the top 200 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute and is now eligible to compete for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This national distinction recognizes institutions with outstanding student outcomes in retention, completion, transfer, and attainment of bachelor’s degrees. […]