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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at 200 S. Duval St. will host Tallahassee Chess Fest from March 28 to March 30 — a free event featuring a film screening, interactive chess sessions, a Simul match, grandmaster games, lectures and tournaments for all skill levels. The festival will bring community members together to enjoy chess in a fun and educational setting — with some events requiring registration. Tallahassee Democrat
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died when a fire on Flicker Road on March 26th — which engulfed a mobile home and spread to nearby woods — prompted an early morning response by firefighters. ABC 27
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts will host a free Opening Nights concert on Thursday, April 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.—the event features award-winning producer Larry Mitchell and four acclaimed musicians, with tickets required and doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The performance is in partnership with FSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities and Arts4All Florida. Florida State University
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Envision Credit Union and Addition Financial Credit Union submitted an application to merge to expand services for members across Central Florida, North Florida and South Georgia + the merger is expected to be completed by year-end. WCTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida lawmakers debated bills to limit oil drilling after a House committee cleared a measure on Tuesday following an exploratory permit at Dead Lakes in a large National Estuarine Research Reserve. The House proposal — introduced by Rep. Jason Shoaf and Rep. Allison Tant — bans drilling within 10 miles of the reserve, while a Senate measure did not include an outright ban. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ At a City Commission meeting yesterday, community members, TMH board members and local healthcare providers spoke out against plans that might sell TMH to FSU and remove local control. City Manager Reese Goad said future talks will include the city, TMH and FSU to decide the hospital's future—critics have accused officials of secret meetings and divisive remarks. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ A Florida House committee approved a bill on March 26th that would set stricter rules for collecting and checking petition signatures for changes to the state Constitution. The law would cut the filing period from 30 to 10 days and require signature gatherers to be Florida residents—steps that critics say could block citizen proposals while supporters say it will curb fraud. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chiles senior Addie Matthews earned WCTV’s Scholar Athlete of the Week honor after leading the softball team to a 10 to 2 start with a .628 batting average while balancing extra practice and a 4.5 GPA—skills that secured her a Division I scholarship to Duke for her final season. WCTV
- ➤ FSU shortstop Alex Lodise hit a walk-off grand slam and recorded his first collegiate cycle on Tuesday night in Jacksonville to give the Seminoles an 8-4 win over the Gators. The dramatic play (in the 264th game of their rivalry) is being hailed as one of the most memorable finishes between the rivals. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Alex Lodise hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth to give FSU an 8-4 win over Florida at Vystar Ballpark in Jacksonville. FSU’s shortstop completed a cycle—the first since Mike Salvatore in 2019—and the Seminoles will travel to Notre Dame this weekend while Florida will play Ole Miss in search of its first SEC win. WCTV
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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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25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Tallahassee Chain of Parks — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of art with local artists and vibrant exhibits in downtown Tallahassee.
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