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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elder Care will host its 27th Annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, Nov 2 on the AC Hotel Plaza Lawn in Downtown Tallahassee with VIP guests entering at 2 p.m. and general admission starting at 3 p.m.—the event will offer music, food, craft brews, and a silent auction to support services for older adults. After Oktoberfest, a charity bottle share will take place at Southern Philosophy Brewing from 5 to 8 p.m. to raise funds for the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Wellness Coalition. Tallahassee Democrat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University’s campus has long been wrapped in ghost stories, with students reporting unexplained footsteps and cold spots in Cawthon Hall and eerie sensations near Gallows Hill — legends passed down through generations. Many here view these accounts as part of the school’s history and folklore rather than proven paranormal activity. FSU News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University’s Innovation Hub held events where students took part in hackathons, design sprints and game jams to solve real problems like cyber threats and creative game design. NextEra Energy sponsored the Next100 Hackathon and the team Nextguard AI won first prize—plans for more hands-on learning events are coming up. Florida State University
- ➤ FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences Dean Mary Simmons hosts a free tailgate at every home game to feed students with soul food and build a true FAMUly spirit. She and her husband cook fried fish, pork chops, chicken, and sides—offering affordable meals—and welcome everyone to join the celebration. Tallahassee Democrat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ October 31's report found Florida led the Southeast for installed solar capacity with 13,850 megawatts produced by 2024. Florida Power and Light added about 1,585 megawatts each year and plans to add 17,433 more by 2035—keeping the state at the front of renewable energy investment. WFSU Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal government shutdown stopped SNAP funding so the Department of Children and Families says no benefits will go out in November until federal funds resume — nearly 3 million Floridians who rely on SNAP may face food shortages, though current EBT balances can still be used and applications will continue to be processed. Tallahassee Democrat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Vice Society in Collegetown works as a coffee shop by day and turns into a lively bar by night where students enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating. The venue hosts a market-themed event on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night that changes drink prices in real time—adding a unique twist for the local college crowd. FSU News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State and Wake Forest will clash today at 7:30 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium on the ACC Network — the Seminoles may start freshman Kevin Sperry if quarterback Tommy Castellanos is out, while Wake Forest, at a 5-2 record, plans to use its strong defense against FSU’s run game. Tallahassee Reports
- ➤ Florida State hosts Wake Forest for its Homecoming game today at Doak S. Campbell Stadium after a bye week. Senior quarterback Tommy Castellanos returns after a head injury—while the Seminoles honor heritage with turquoise blue jerseys and Wake Forest, led by first-year coach Jake Dickert, looks to continue its recent success. FSU News
- ➤ Gerald Clark broke Lawton-Chiles High School’s single-season rushing touchdown record with 19 scores after returning from a clavicle injury (a setback he overcame) and now leads the Big Bend with over 1,100 rushing yards. Despite his record-breaking season (he has received only one college offer), the standout running back will attend Orlando’s exposure camp on Dec. 13. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida A&M hosts Jackson State today at 7 p.m. at Ken Riley Field as both teams aim for a win that matters for SWAC playoff chances while Jackson State might miss its starting quarterback because of injury — FAMU looks to bounce back after a recent loss. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ During the Oct. 27th and Oct. 28th district golf tournaments, Maclay was the only Leon County school to win both its boys and girls 1A District 3 team titles — and Florida High’s Hunter Glantz and Peyton Johnson won the individual titles, bringing the wins back to Tallahassee. Tallahassee Reports
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27th Annual Oktoberfest
2-6 p.m. — AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol — $50 General Admission; $100 VIP; $25 DD/Child — Celebrate the season with craft beer tastings, music, and games while supporting local seniors.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration Training I
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Next Step Healthcare Training LLC. — $2250 — Gain essential Linux skills through comprehensive lab exercises and expert lectures.
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Choral Festival Featuring Andrea Ramsey
6 p.m. — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Free admission — Celebrate the treble voice with Levana and talented singers from Leon County Schools.
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John Williams Cinematic Celebration
7:30-9 p.m. — Cascades Park — $32-$51 — Experience the magic of John Williams' film scores live with food trucks and costumes under the stars.
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Bikers on Parade 2025
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Tallahassee Harley-Davidson — Donations appreciated — Celebrate and support veterans and first responders during this patriotic bike ride.
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University Singers: A Poet Sings
3 p.m. — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — $10 Adult, $7 Child or Non-FSU Student — Experience the musical interpretations of iconic poets performed by the University Singers.
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Tallahassee Professional Hiring Event
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee — Free entry — Network with hiring managers and explore exciting career opportunities in various fields.
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Full Press Apparel Veterans Day 5K
8-10:59 a.m. — Florida Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Registration Required — Participate in a family-friendly race honoring veterans during the Tallahassee celebrations.
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Visual Basic VR Dance Party
8 p.m. — New World Rides - VRcade — $11.63 — Dance the night away in virtual reality at Tallahassee's premiere VR venue.
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University Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — $10 Adult, $7 Child or Non-FSU Student, Free for FSU Students — Experience a captivating blend of classic and contemporary wind ensemble music.
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