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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sue Dick, who has led the Greater Tallahassee Chamber for 25 years, will step down as President and CEO at the end of December and look for new opportunities; she will continue to lead until then. The Chamber has hired Becky Tolnay to head a search for a new leader—ensuring a smooth transition. Tallahassee Reports
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers say the 57th annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival begins Friday night with a free concert at Kleman Plaza (featuring Joe Nickols and Kameron Marlowe) and continues Saturday with a parade led by WCTV’s Rob Nucatola as grand marshal. WCTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The IRS is sending $1,400 stimulus checks automatically to eligible taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns—nearly 70,000 Florida residents have not filed yet. Taxpayers must file by April 15 to claim the credit, and Florida taxpayers are owed over $61 million. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida's attorney general issued a consumer alert after 23andme filed for bankruptcy on March 23, warning Floridians about risks to their genetic data. The alert advises customers to delete their information while the company operates normally during its sale process — a step taken after a data breach last year. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Residents at a Tallahassee apartment complex (Whispering Pines) avoided a water shutoff after the owner paid nearly $100K on overdue utility bills on Monday night, reducing the bill balance to about $29K while March's charges remain pending; several residents voiced frustration with management over poor communication. WCTV
- ➤ Today, the City of Tallahassee holds a meeting at City Hall at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the ownership and operation of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and review a proposal to change its board structure—examining options including a possible property sale of 75 acres and 2 million square feet while it builds on its growing partnership with Florida State University. ABC 27
- ➤ Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said in an interview that WCTV’s ‘Washed Away’ series helped lawmakers add a mail theft felony rule to the Farm Bill, and House and Senate committees will hear the proposal today. Simpson said the series found that check fraud and mail theft hurt residents and local businesses—leading to calls for tougher rules. WCTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FAMU head football coach James Colzie III has umpired SEC softball games since 2009 and recently went viral for officiating a March 10 game between Mississippi State and Auburn. He said his top priority is coaching the football team for the season as they begin spring practice tomorrow—March 27—with planned scrimmages and the Orange and Green Spring Game on April 12. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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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.
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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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