Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
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🏘️ Community
Nearly 400 people will come together on Saturday at the Canteens and Camo event for a night of dancing, food, and bidding—celebrating the lifesaving work of the Red Cross—and to support local charities.
The 5th Annual Panacea Craft Beer and Oyster Festival will be held tomorrow at Woolley Park on Dickerson Bay in Wakulla County and will run from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free oyster and arts and crafts booths as well as a ticketed beer festival with unlimited samples—an effort to raise funds to revitalize Panacea—while local food trucks, vendors and music add to the event's festive atmosphere.
🚨 Crime
A pedestrian died on Capital Circle NW after stepping onto the roadway in the dark and being hit first by a pickup truck then by another vehicle—both drivers stayed to speak with officers.
🎭 Culture
Sitar player Anoushka Shankar will make her debut at Opening Nights at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on March 23 at 7:30 p.m., performing tracks from a trilogy of mini-albums created during the lockdown to express her vulnerable feelings.
Tickets are available at $65 and $85.
🎓 Education
Alva Smith, a teacher and Leon County School Board member, was named one of Tallahassee’s 25 Women You Need to Know for 2025—she led a $30,000 book drive that provided over 3,000 books to 13 Title I schools.
She also serves as executive director for the Tallahassee Bar Association and has donated a kidney to extend someone’s life.
On Wednesday, a House panel unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a law keeping details on presidential candidates secret and change how state colleges choose leaders—adding term limits for board members and removing confirmation requirements.
The measure comes amid several recent changes in presidential appointments at state universities and colleges.
📰 Lifestyle
Yesterday, a new Haitian restaurant called Choublak—formerly Tally Gourmet—opened at Railroad Square Food Hall and offered dishes like griot, legume, and tasso turkey to bring authentic Haitian cuisine to Tallahassee.
The restaurant operates Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🏈 Sports
FSU women’s golf team is set to end the regular season with a home match at Seminole Legacy Golf Club today at 8:45 a.m., building on a historic winning streak led by top amateurs Lottie Woad and Mirabel Ting.
The team will prepare for the ACC Women’s Championships in April—fans enjoy free admission and parking on all tournament days.
🎉 Tallahassee Events
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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.
Royal Hanneford Circus
1:00 PM — North Florida Fair — Ticketed event — Enjoy thrilling performances and family fun at the Royal Hanneford Circus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia at Florida State Baseball Game
6-10 p.m. — Dick Howser Stadium — Stream live for $84.99/mo — Catch the thrilling college baseball matchup between Virginia and Florida State.
Local Bands Showcase: Housing Cows and Friends
8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Bark — $10 cover — Enjoy an eclectic mix of local talent featuring Housing Cows, NPC Luv, Solomon Hill, and The Village Idiots.
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