Friday, January 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee's 2025 Night to Shine prom for children with special needs is reinstated less than a week after its cancellation was announced. WCTV
- ➤ The Tallahassee City Commission is set to decide on renaming portions of Okaloosa, Osceola, and Campbell Streets, in honor of local educators and a football coach. WCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Amm, director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, is named a mentor for the Dept. of Energy’s 2025 Oppenheimer Leadership Program to guide young leaders across the DOE’s 17 National Labs. Florida State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee secures a $28.6 million federal grant to enhance the power grid in Griffin Heights, aiming to reinforce service stability during severe weather. WCTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Square dancing offers a combination of physical exercise, mental stimulation, and social interaction, beneficial for all ages as recommended by Mayo Clinic and supported by studies highlighting its positive effects on aging. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida High leads Leon County's high school basketball rankings with a 12-4 record, followed by Godby and Rickards, as the season progresses with key upcoming games. Tallahassee Reports
- ➤ Florida State football welcomes 36 new players to rejuvenate the team after a 2-10 season, with key transfers and high school recruits poised to make an immediate impact. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Vitamin String Quartet Live Performance
Experience a captivating performance by the Vitamin String Quartet at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall in Tallahassee.
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TRE Workshop for Stress and Trauma Release
This workshop offers participants techniques for releasing physical tension and stress through Trauma Releasing Exercises in a supportive environment.
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Super Bowl Watch Party at Flamingoz
Experience the excitement of the Super Bowl in a lively atmosphere at Flamingoz in Tallahassee, FL.
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