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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, helped drive the federal move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III — a change signed in December that eases tax rules and spurs research — which may boost business for the Tallahassee based cannabis industry. Tallahassee Reports
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After multiple rollover wins, Florida Lotto’s jackpot climbed to $12 million for the Jan. 3 drawing & its next drawing is set for Jan. 7 as players await their chance, while a $1.817 billion Powerball ticket sold in Cabot has until June 22 to claim its prize. Tallahassee Democrat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On New Year’s Day, SGMC Health celebrated the birth of baby Landon Andersen in Tallahassee. The newborn’s family received a gift basket from the SGMC Health Volunteer Auxiliary. WCTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nehemiah Chandler, a former All-Big Bend defensive back from Wakulla, joined FSU football after spending last season at South Alabama and visited the campus on Saturday. He is expected to compete for a starting role in the Seminoles' secondary as the transfer portal remains open until Jan. 16. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FSU football is set to host UNLV transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea for a visit today as the team searches for a new signal caller. Colandrea (a Lakewood High star who impressed in Las Vegas) could boost FSU’s offense if he signs. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State men's basketball lost with a score of 91 to 87 to Duke on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Donald L. Tucker Center as guard Isaiah Evans led Duke with 28 points. The Seminoles will face NC State on Saturday, Jan. 10 at noon in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Democrat
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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.
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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.
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Tally Indie Night Live
8 PM - 12 AM — 926 Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience local indie music talents at this vibrant Tallahassee gathering.
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Soulful Sounds in Tallahassee
7-9 p.m. — The Woman's Club Of Tallahassee — Tickets available — Experience a vintage-inspired evening of jazzy R&B and comedy with Acute Inflections.
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E. Marie's Dinner & Show: Sorry, Wrong Number
6-8 p.m. — TheStudio — Dinner Show — Experience a chilling suspense thriller that unfolds through urgent phone calls.
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Festival of New Music: Large Ensemble Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Ticketed entry — Experience thrilling new compositions by Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe and talented university ensembles.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7-9 p.m. — Turner Auditorium — Reserved seating from $37 — Swing to the timeless classics of the Glenn Miller Orchestra at an electrifying concert.
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