Sunday, March 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee residents can view a rare total lunar eclipse, often termed a 'blood moon', on March 13 just before midnight without the need for safety equipment. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leonard Hamilton earns his 200th ACC regular season win as Florida State defeats SMU 76-69 in his final home game as the Seminoles' head coach. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ FSU women's basketball, currently projected as a No. 6 seed in ESPN's latest March Madness bracketology, begins its postseason after a close ACC tournament loss. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida A&M introduces a flexible a-la-carte season ticket model for its 2025 football season to enhance fan experience and gather data for future ticket offerings. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Leonard Hamilton's announcement to retire as FSU's men's basketball coach marks the end of a significant era of long-serving, impactful head coaches at the university. Tallahassee Democrat
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Florida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles Baseball Game
The Florida State Seminoles host the Florida Gators for an exciting baseball matchup at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee.
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Mercer Bears vs. Florida State Seminoles Baseball Game
The Florida State Seminoles will host the Mercer Bears for a baseball game at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee.
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Royal Hanneford Circus at North Florida Fair
The Royal Hanneford Circus will perform at the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee, offering a family-friendly circus experience.
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Jubilee Gospel Music Festival 2025
The Jubilee Gospel Music Festival features renowned gospel artists Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Kirk Franklin in a two-night concert event at Adderley Amphitheater, showcasing powerful performances and special guests.
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Royal Hanneford Circus
1:00 PM — North Florida Fair — Ticketed event — Enjoy thrilling performances and family fun at the Royal Hanneford Circus.
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Gamescape Pokémon League
2-6 p.m. — Gamescape — Free entry — Engage with fellow fans in Pokémon Trading Card and video game battles while competing for prizes.
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Florida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles Softball
6-11:59 p.m. | Joanne Graf Field | Tickets available via UNATION | Catch the thrilling matchup of Gators and Seminoles softball live in Tallahassee.
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Violent Femmes with Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
8-10 p.m. — Adderley Amphitheater — Tickets from $52 — Experience a symphonic rendition of classic punk-folk hits with Violent Femmes and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
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Florida State Seminoles vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Baseball
2-6 p.m. — Dick Howser Stadium — Check with venue for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting college baseball matchup in Tallahassee.
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