Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Buck Lake Elementary students dropped off jars of peanut butter and jelly in donation bins as PBJ PLZ! kicked off its drive to raise funds for summer meals for kids & fill local food pantries & help families beat summer hunger. WCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Word of South festival will start tomorrow with events in and around Cascades Park that feature local and national talent. A sold-out Violent Femmes concert with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Adderley Amphitheater — all other events will be free. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University Honors Program hosted its first Honors in the Major faculty reception today at the historic Beth Moor Lounge in the Longmire Building—honoring faculty mentors for guiding students in original thesis research. The program, which now includes 220 students and 168 faculty members, builds vital academic relationships and encourages creative inquiry. Florida State University
- ➤ Researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering received a $5 million NASA grant to study 3D printing inks that can make sensors, radiation shields and other components for space missions—professor Subramanian Ramakrishnan and his team, with Florida A&M University administering the grant, will apply new electrohydrodynamic printing techniques for the project. Florida State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida lawmakers have introduced new bills to regulate hemp extract and THC-infused beverages after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed similar measures last year. The bills limit THC in beverages to 5 mg and require retailers to hold liquor licenses while setting packaging rules to reduce child appeal (they would take effect on Oct. 1 if passed). Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Leon County Commissioners David O'Keefe, Rick Minor and Bill Proctor committed to funding an affordable housing trust fund at a Nehemiah Action Meeting held Monday night at Old West Florida Enrichment Center — they agreed to use general revenue funds now and provide annual allocations for as long as the program is effective. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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Gene Simmons Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Moon — Check for ticket availability — Experience an electrifying performance by Gene Simmons in Tallahassee.
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Graduation Party at Potbelly's
10 PM – 2 AM — Potbelly's — Free entry for graduates — Celebrate your academic achievements in style with a lively atmosphere and drink specials.
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The Rhythm Remedy
7:30 p.m. — The Sound Bar — $10 cover — Dance to the horn-driven rockin soul of The Rhythm Remedy featuring Motown, Funk, Soul, and Blues.
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