🎓❄️ Cool Facts. In this issue, we spotlight Tallahassee State College being named Entrepreneurial College of the Year, a major recognition that underscores its impact on innovation, workforce development, and local business growth. Earlier this week, North Florida hit low temps in the 30s and we’re like “no thank you.” Thankfully, it has warmed up a tad. We looked into some Frost Facts, a timely look at why cold snaps matter in our region and how residents can stay prepared during our unpredictable winter weather.
Quick Summary
In our 537th edition, here’s the scoop:
Awards: TSC | 2025 Entrepreneurial College
Weather: Frost and Freeze Facts
TLH Events
AWARDS
NACCE | TSC
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👏🏼🩵 North America’s top advocate for entrepreneurship education has named Tallahassee State College (TSC) the 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year. | NACCE
TSC has stood out as an entrepreneurial leader with initiatives including:
Reef restoration and sustainability: TSC’s Wakulla Environmental Institute partnered with the USDA and Tall Timbers to deploy 1,000+ reef domes off Wakulla County, supporting oyster growth, reducing erosion, and combating sea-level rise.
Advancing artificial intelligence: With the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, TSC launched the AI Innovation Summit and now co-hosts monthly AI webinars. President Jim Murdaugh also represented TSC at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
Workplace excellence: TSC earned national recognition as a Great College to Work For® (2025), a NISOD Most Promising Place to Work, and received the 2024–2025 Innovation of the Year Award for its data-driven professional development program.
NACCE President Rebecca Corbin credited Jim Murdaugh’s visionary leadership for TSC being named Entrepreneurial College of the Year. Murdaugh said the award reflects TSC’s culture of innovation, collaboration, and community impact. "On behalf of TSC, I am honored to accept NACCE's Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award," said Murdaugh. "This recognition affirms the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines who we are as an institution. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, we empower our faculty, staff, and students to turn challenges into opportunities. This is a reflection of the collective energy, creativity, and commitment that make TSC a force for positive change.”
WEATHER
COLD SNAP
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❄️🥶 While Florida is known for mild winters, frosts and freezes do occur—especially in the North and Panhandle regions. Understanding when and where cold weather hits can help residents, growers, and property owners prepare.
What Causes Frost? According to a local study linking temperature and dew point to frost development, patchy frost may occur at 38–42°F, more widespread frost at 33–37°F, and widespread frost or freezing conditions at 32°F and below. | National Weather Service
Florida typically experiences short-duration freezes, often overnight with warming by mid-morning. Winter frosts and freezes are common in Tallahassee, with advisories near freezing and occasional hard freezes. The first freeze usually arrives in late November, and even light freezes can impact plants and pets; the city’s record low is -2°F (1899). ☃️ | Learn More
✅ Cold Weather Preparedness Tips
Cover sensitive plants or bring potted plants indoors.
Insulate outdoor pipes and faucets.
Disconnect and drain irrigation systems.
Check local forecasts during winter cold fronts and freeze warnings.
EVENTS
RING IN THE NEW YEAR
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Saturday, Dec. 20
Santa's Visits | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 10 AM | Tallahassee Harley-Davidson, 1745 Capital Circle NW | Learn More
100 Candle Day | Shop Local Shop Small | Holiday Winter Market by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 12 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | Free Tickets
Hollywood for the Holidays by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 3 PM and 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | $28 to $74 Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Dec. 21
Winter Wonderland Day Party by Tallahassee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 4 PM | The Moon | $49.87 Tickets
Until Wednesday, Dec. 24
62nd Holiday Show Art Nouveau Aglow by LeMoyne Arts | Until Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 11 AM | LeMoyne Arts, 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $15 Tickets | Learn More
Until Thursday, Dec. 25
25 Days of Giveaways by Hearth & Soul | Until Thursday, Dec. 25 | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free Learn More
Sunday, Dec. 28
A Musical Tribute to Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Womack & Tyrone Davis by D-Reel Productions | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7 PM | 1533 S. Monroe St. | $28.52 Tickets
NYE Events
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Featured Event: Ring in the New Year by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Zap Zap LLC | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 4 PM | 717 S. Gadsden St. | Free Learn More
Cascades Park Fireworks viewing at 7:45 PM and 9:45 PM; Complimentary Midnight Bubbly Toast
New Year's at Eve 2025 by Eve On Adams | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 5 PM | Eve On Adams, 101 S. Adams St. | Learn More
Countdown by Visit Tallahassee and The Adderley Amphitheater | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Free Learn More
New Year's Eve Rockin' Party with the RockitZ and Clever Girl | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7:30 PM | American Legion Hall, Lake Ella, 229 Lake Ella Dr. | $36.39 Tickets
NYE by Hotel Indigo Tallahassee CollegeTown | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 PM | From $36.39 Tickets
Jan 2026 Events
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Customer Appreciation Day by Skate World Center Inc. | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 12 PM | Skate World Center Inc., 2563 Capital Circle NE | $0 to $5.50 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Jan. 10
World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:45 AM | Apalachee Regional Park | Register | Learn More
Free Annual Pet Vaccines by It's Meow Or Never for Ferals, Inc. | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 AM | 1210 Capital Cr, Suite J | Free Learn More
The 2nd Annual 2026 Distinguished Black Classical Excellence Awards & Concert by Javacya Arts Conservatory | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 PM | Lee Hall, 1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Tickets | Learn More
The Governor’s Ball by Springtime Tallahassee | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 6:30 PM | Augustus B Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Register by Dec. 19 | $100 | Learn More
Monday, Jan. 12
Coffeehouse Concert: Gareth Pearson “The Welsh Tornado” | Monday, Jan. 12 | 11 AM | 1400 N. Monroe St. | $10 Donation | Learn More
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Opening Reception: Memories of Other Places, Other Times by LeMoyne Arts | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 5 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $5 Learn More
The Harlem Globetrotters 100th Year Tour | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 7 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Learn More
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