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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide lists many fall events in Tallahassee that offer spooky Halloween haunted houses, ghost tours and pumpkin patches—activities that will run throughout October to engage local families and community groups. Tallahassee Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at FSU face parking challenges this fall as citation fees have risen from $30 to $50 and stricter rules lead to tightened enforcement—some report receiving tickets for short stops outside dorms. Officials noted that 7,776 citations have been issued so far, and they advise students to consider free bus rides and safe connection services for late travel. FSU News
- ➤ Florida State University’s College of Law was named the Number 1 Best Value Law School in the nation by preLaw Magazine on Wednesday—this ranking is based on tuition, student debt, bar passage, and employment rates and underscores the law school’s commitment to quality education with 16 years of frozen in‑state tuition. WCTV
- ➤ Florida State University has named Carrie Zebrowsky Cooper as its next dean of University Libraries—she will begin her work in January. The FSU alumna worked at William & Mary where she led library projects with a $12 million budget and is set to bring her experience back home. Florida State University
- ➤ Florida State University's College of Fine Arts continues to earn national acclaim with high rankings in Niche's 2026 list as its Interior Design, Dance, and Studio Arts programs rank among the best. Dean James Frazier said the rankings show the college's strong focus on arts education and its dedicated faculty and students. Florida State University
- ➤ Leon County high schools will extend the school day by 10 minutes starting October 14, with classes ending at 1:55. The change helps seniors meet the state requirement of 900 instructional hours and provides flexibility for unplanned closures—district officials explained. WFSU Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department hosted the final open house on Comprehensive Plan updates today—residents had a chance to share input on future planning steps. WCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 3rd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Azalea Park—participants will march to support awareness of the disease. WCTV
- ➤ Four-year-old Landry Lassetter, who has a serious lung condition and was given a 1% chance to live, took a full breath on his own after a doctor visit in Gainesville and now uses his ventilator only when he sleeps—an important step in his care. His mother said this change helps him do more normal things at home. WCTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the head in August and was sedated in intensive care but is now waking up and breathing on his own—his father said Pritchard watched the Miami game on Saturday and noted small wins in his recovery. FSU coach Mike Norvell called his progress a miracle as he continues to improve. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Bella Steigerwalt, a former club lacrosse captain and 2025 Seminoles graduate, is now the director of operations for the new women’s lacrosse team+ she manages travel, expenses, and gameday tasks as the program prepares for its first game on Feb. 7. FSU News
- ➤ Florida State’s football coach Mike Norvell is set to earn $5,650,000 plus up to $1,550,000 in bonuses for the 2025 season after a December 2024 amendment cut his pay by $4.5 million, and his buyout is fixed at $58,667,708 if he is fired without cause. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State women’s basketball will start the season with a new roster featuring three returning players and seven transfers—coach Brooke Wyckoff expects the team to maintain a high-scoring offense while adjusting to a new system. The Seminoles aim for a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and will open their season against Florida A&M on November 3 in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Democrat
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Bryce Mauldin Concert
9 PM - 1 AM — Bowden's — Tickets available — Experience Bryce Mauldin's country vibes live in Tallahassee.
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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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Florida Music Showcase: Danitza & Friends
7:30-10:30 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $ — Enjoy a lively music showcase featuring local bands from Florida.
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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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BABE HAVEN Live in Tallahassee
7:30-9:30 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — Ticket prices tba — Experience Boone NC’s BABE HAVEN performing tracks from their latest album 'Nuisance' along with local bands.
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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
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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