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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University hosted Google today for a full day of hands-on training on Landis Green, where students, faculty and staff explored the Gemini AI assistant and NotebookLM through interactive demos and workshops + the university will integrate these tools into future classes to support safe use of innovative technology. Florida State University
- ➤ Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson appointed Marcus Burgess as the inaugural senior vice president of Enterprise Partnerships and Innovation—he began his role on Sept. 29 to lead efforts that build corporate, public and philanthropic partnerships as part of her 100-day plan. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State University has Caribbean student organizations that help students keep their culture alive by hosting events with food, language and music—these groups give first-generation and international students a home away from home on campus. The clubs also teach skills like planning and working with peers while preserving heritage through community events. FSU News
- ➤ FSU College of Law graduates scored an 88.5% first-time pass rate on the July Bar Exam, up 1.3% from 2024—this result comes as the college names Jami Ferrell the new Director of Bar Success to guide exam preparation. Ferrell brings over 20 years of legal experience and will lead efforts as the college adjusts its teaching for upcoming exam changes. Florida State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local agencies are watching a federal government shutdown that may affect worker pay and public services, including courts and prisons. Courts will operate until Oct. 17 and the airport reports normal service—concerns remain about full employee pay. WCTV
- ➤ Today Florida put into effect more than 20 new laws that include making child sex trafficking punishable by execution and raising penalties for sexual cyber harassment and luring children — Senate Bill 1804 makes sex trafficking for children under 12 and those who are mentally incapacitated a capital crime. House Bill 777 now makes sexual cyber harassment a felony and upgrades the charge for luring children under 14 to a third-degree felony. WCTV
- ➤ The City Commission met today to discuss a deal where FSU would take control of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s city-owned assets to form an academic medical center — the meeting served as an information session with public input and will be followed by another hearing on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Tallahassee Democrat
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Michael Miller Band Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bannerman Crossings Shopping Center — Ticket info not specified — Experience the soulful sounds of country music from the Michael Miller Band.
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Tally Tango Ultra-Endurance Bikepacking Adventure
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — 3430 Weems Rd, Tallahassee, FL — Route information purchase required — Experience Florida's first ultra-endurance bikepacking routes through scenic terrains.
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Moon Over Maclay Concert
10 p.m. — Shaw Plantation Homeowners Association — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of music as the full moon rises over Lake Hall in the beautiful gardens.
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Michael Miller Band at Friday Night Block Party
6-10 p.m. — Bowden's — No entry fee — Enjoy country tunes from the Michael Miller Band at this local block party.
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GWTC Pine Run 20K Trail Race
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Tall Timbers — $25-$40 — Experience a challenging trail run through beautiful Florida pine forests with rucking options available.
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Trevor Wallace Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Moon — $44 and up — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Trevor Wallace at a popular local venue.
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The Thing With Feathers Concert
7-9 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — Check for ticket details — Enjoy an evening with the alt-rock and pop sounds of Nashville’s own The Thing With Feathers.
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One Year Celebration at Solitude Sauna Studio
Free Community Wellness Event — Oct 17-19, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Solitude Sauna Studio — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with yoga, pilates, breathwork, and complimentary sauna sessions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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