Good morning, Tallahassee.

Volunteers from DISC Village, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Northside Kiwanis Club will build 30 bunk beds at DISC Village (3333 W.

Pensacola St.) at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 to mark the 100th Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build supporting children in the Big Bend area.

Leaders and advocates want to build a new childcare center in Tallahassee to support families working odd hours and ease costs that can use up 19% of household income—this proposal is backed by groups like the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend to help kids learn and boost our local economy. The plan aims to provide safer care for children and more reliable support for parents.

Two emergency food distributions were held in Tallahassee on November 6—cuts to SNAP left low-income families with less help—when Second Harvest of the Big Bend gave food at Governor’s Square Mall parking lot from 4 p.m. until supplies ran out, and the Tallahassee Urban League worked with community groups to give food at a Piggly Wiggly parking lot on South Monroe Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Havana’s Doering’s Doughs has grown from a home bakery started in 2023 into a local favorite offering hand-braided challah and tangy sourdough at pop-up markets in Havana and Quincy — its treats also feature at Burned Beard Brewing.

The bakery has launched a special Thanksgiving menu for pre-order with orders due by Nov. 18 and pickup on Nov. 26 at Havana Market.

Tallahassee radio veteran Bill Kelly signed with an agent in 2011 to pursue his dream of acting and now stars as Larry Carrier in his film 'Christy,' which opens in theaters today—he says his switch shows it is never too late to follow your passion.

FSU is preparing students for new EU travel rules as 29 countries began using the EES on Oct.

12 and ETIAS will add extra steps for short-term programs starting in the final quarter of 2026 — officials expect long-term study programs to face little change, noting that UK travel policies remain as they are. FSU International Programs has developed guidance to help students navigate these changes.

Florida State University is celebrating first-generation students with FGEN week from November 5 through November 12, including a three-day Legacy Conference—featuring interactive workshops, student panels and networking sessions.

The Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement leads the program—supporting the theme 'From First to Fearless' to honor first-gen students’ strengths.

TSC is hosting its 14th annual Science Festival on Nov.

8 at Kleman Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the free event will host over 80 exhibitors with hands-on STEM activities for the public.

FSU physicists Kumar, Changlani, and Lewandowski have discovered a new state of matter in which electrons in a two-dimensional system form a crystalline lattice that partially melts into a conductive liquid — a pinball phase where some electrons freeze and others flow — using advanced computer simulations to explore quantum behavior.

Nearly 3 million Florida families did not receive their November SNAP benefits because a government shutdown halted funding on November 1—one in eight Floridians relies on the program for food; two federal judges ordered a partial restart while state leaders said benefits will resume when the government reopens.

Florida State men's lacrosse will finish its fall slate on Nov.

8 with games against Jacksonville University, UF, and FAU at Rock Stadium — serving as a final test before the team begins its 13-game spring schedule to vie for the MCLA National Championship.

Florida State football broke its four-game losing streak with a win of 42 to 7 over Wake Forest as head coach Mike Norvell praised the complementary play shown during the game.

The Seminoles will try to carry this momentum—facing Clemson at 7 p.m. on November 8.

The Maclay girls' golf team finished second in the Class A-Region 1 tournament on Nov.

3 at Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Jacksonville and will play at the State Championships next week. Coach Cindy Stockstill said the young team worked well together—using strong focus and control of their emotions to succeed without any seniors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Junie B. Jones The Musical

7 p.m. — Richard G. Fallon Theatre — Cost info not provided — Join Junie B. as she navigates the humorous ups and downs of first grade in this delightful musical adaptation.

Bradley's 54th Annual Fun Day

10 AM – 4 PM — Bradley's Country Store — Free admission — Enjoy crafts, live music, and a delightful day filled with family activities and good food.

All Girls Love R&B Bingo

8-11 p.m. — Potbelly's — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with 90s & 2000s R&B hits while playing Bingo.

Market Days

10 AM - 4 PM — North Florida Fairgrounds — Early Bird tickets available now — Celebrate arts and crafts while supporting the Tallahassee Museum with live music and vibrant local culture.