Saturday, January 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leon County to open three cold weather shelters tonight for different age groups due to temperatures dropping into the 30s, with intake from 4pm to 8pm. ABC 27
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Leon County Sheriff's Office is seeking information to recover a missing .308-caliber AR-10 rifle from the Apalachicola Shooting Range, emphasizing public cooperation. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Construction progresses on a new 700-bed residence hall at Florida A&M University, expected to be complete in August. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida A&M University's men's and women's basketball teams are set to face Bethune-Cookman in their first SWAC games of the season on Saturday. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Ta'Niya Latson scores 40 points, leading FSU women's basketball to a significant 105-74 road victory over Virginia Tech. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State football revitalizes its roster with 11 new players from the transfer portal, positioning the Seminoles for a potential turnaround from a 2-10 season. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State's basketball coach, Leonard Hamilton, faces a lawsuit from six former players over unpaid NIL compensation, amidst a broader discussion on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college basketball. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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