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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee residents recall their personal experiences attending Jimmy Carter's Sunday School in Plains, Georgia, highlighting the impactful lessons and warm encounters they had with the former president and his wife. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Big Bend Hospice is opening its first thrift store, Oak Tree Treasures, to provide financial assistance and community for grieving individuals, with its grand opening on January 17. WCTV
- ➤ Tallahassee residents gathered at Cascades Park to celebrate the New Year with music, food trucks, fireworks, and shared their aspirations for 2025. ABC 27
- ➤ Women Empowering Each Other reports a 75% increase in the number of mothers in need in Northwest Tallahassee, highlighting challenges like childcare costs and outlining expansion plans for more support. ABC 27
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida motorists may experience a small reduction in gasoline costs in 2025, according to a GasBuddy report, despite potential market challenges. Tallahassee Reports
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leon County public schools are set to receive upgrades including new cafeterias and gyms through a $180-million initiative funded by a half penny sales tax. Tallahassee Democrat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida anticipates several cold fronts in January, potentially dropping temperatures to freezing levels with a slim chance of snow. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Williams family is suing the city of Tallahassee for damages and losses after their home was flooded with sewage during the 'Bicentennial Storm', resulting in it being declared a Level 3 Biohazard. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ The Tallahassee Development Review Committee will review applications for three housing projects, including a multi-family residential development and two subdivisions, at their next meeting. Tallahassee Reports
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Part-Time Job and Internship Fair
This event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with local employers and explore part-time job and internship options for the upcoming semester.
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Ninja Race Series at Miccosukee Greenway, Tallahassee, FL
This event features multiple race distances including a 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon while supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through charitable donations.
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Trent 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Run
The Trent is a multi-distance running event featuring 10k, 5k, and 1-mile courses, catering to both competitive racers and casual walkers at Roberts Elementary School in Tallahassee.
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Counterfeit Stereo and Local Bands Showcase
Experience a night of live music featuring local acts including COUNTERFEIT STEREO, ALMOST, WHEN AND WHERE, and WESTGREEN at The Bark.
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