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Monday, March 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FSU Campus Cats Instagram admins have started a club to care for the campus stray cats as the founders graduate and pass on their work. The club (led by Katherine Bullough, director at Feline Advocates of Leon County) will seek volunteers and plan events (focusing on TNR and proper cat care) to protect the animals. FSU News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four women were arrested Saturday morning after a fight in a parking lot at 2810 Sharer Road in northwest Tallahassee resulted in a man being struck with a baseball bat and stabbed multiple times — police said the victim is in stable condition and the suspects face charges ranging from battery to attempted second-degree murder. Tallahassee Democrat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fallout Comics remains Tallahassee's largest comic book store after several others shut down due to digital media and movie trends. The store has a 10,000-square-foot space + a constant 20% off sale that gives local fans a meeting place + experts say this hub helps keep the comic scene alive. FSU News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State women's basketball, a No.6 seed with a 23–8 record, will face No.11 George Mason in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Baton Rouge. The team—led by Ta'Niya Latson, Makyala Timpson, and O'Mariah Gordon—is hoping to advance since they have not won a first-round game since 2019. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ On March 12th, No. 4 FSU lost 7-2 to No. 7 Florida at Dick Howser Stadium, ending a 15-0 start amid pitching changes and offensive struggles. Coach Link Jarrett said FSU’s mistakes cost them dearly—Florida took advantage of every error throughout the game. FSU News
- ➤ Florida State men’s basketball named Luke Loucks as its new head coach after Leonard Hamilton retired in early February. Loucks, a former Seminole point guard and NBA coach, will lead the team in its next season — FSU announced the change on March 9. FSU News
- ➤ Florida State women's basketball finished the season with 23 wins and 8 losses and now waits for its March Madness seeding on Selection Sunday at 8 p.m.—the team is expected to face either Washington or Iowa in the first round in Baton Rouge. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Former FSU football player David Palmer returned to Tallahassee for a cookout reunion at Jim Watson's home—where over 30 former players and staff, including former defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, gathered—to reconnect with old teammates after returning from an African safari. Palmer, now an orthopedic surgeon in Savannah, said the event reminded him of his 1980s days playing under coach Bobby Bowden. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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The Casualties EP Release Show
9-11:30 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $10 over 21, $12 under 21 — Celebrate local music with The Casualties and special guests Palace Rats and The Yeah Babys.
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Coolbreeze Art & Smooth Jazz Festival: Sankofa Concert
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cascades Park — Free entry for ages 9-18 — Enjoy an evening of jazz fusion and art with award-winning musicians.
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