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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State Attorney Jack Campbell said he will file paperwork in the coming days to seek the death penalty for Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old indicted on two first-degree murder charges and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder after he opened fire on FSU’s campus near the Student Union—which left two dead and seven injured—and made his first court appearance earlier this week where he was denied bond and ordered no contact with victims or witnesses. WCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida A&M University held its final round of interviews yesterday with four candidates for its next president—Donald Palm, Marva Johnson, Gerald Hector and Rondall Allen. The FAMU Board of Trustees will choose the new leader on Friday. WCTV
- ➤ Raphael Vazquez, a local McDonald’s franchise owner, was appointed as a new FAMU trustee by the Florida Board of Governors after Earnie Ellison resigned in May, restoring the board to 13 members so it can vote on a new president at 9 a.m. today. Vazquez, who sponsors FAMU scholarships and hires graduates, fills a key role during the university’s leadership transition. Tallahassee Democrat
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU softball coach Lonni Alameda continues her weekly breast cancer treatment with a pathology report of 9-of-12 and says her team and fans give her strength—she raised over $15,000 for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with her pink ribbon logo—and she will lead FSU in its game against Robert Morris at 2:30 p.m. today at the Seminole Softball Complex. Tallahassee Democrat
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Bingo Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hangar 38 — Enjoy great food and tunes — Test your knowledge at this fun bingo event with friends.
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Tallahassee Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries and enhance your career prospects.
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Local Band Showcase
9-11 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $10 over 21, $12 under 21 — Enjoy a night of local music featuring BITE MARKS, BANQUET, and BACKWARDS DRIVING!
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Open Farm Fun Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Redemptive Love Farm — Tickets sold at the farm — Experience a day with farm animals and outdoor fun for all ages.
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Lauren Daigle Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle live in concert.
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ISB Convention 2025
June 2-7 — Florida State University — Registration required — The largest gathering of double bassists returns to inspire and connect musicians worldwide.
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Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Soprano
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Theatre Tallahassee — Tickets required — A madcap screwball comedy set in the 1930s with world-class talent and laughs.
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EDXN Fest 2025
4-8 p.m. — Cascades Park — Free entry — Experience a heavenly blend of music and performances with live Christian rappers and soulful worship.
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20th Annual Tomato Feastival
1-6 p.m. — Goodwood Museum & Gardens — Supports local farms — Enjoy a day of food, music, games, and the best local tomatoes.
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Songwriters in the Round
8-10:30 p.m. — Blue Tavern — $10 — Embark on a musical journey with top Tallahassee songwriters Elizabeth Fravel, Christopher Ash, and Doc Russell.
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