Good morning, Tallahassee.

Residents and firefighters surveyed the scene after an apartment building burned down at The Social Seminole on Ocala Road the night of Nov.

19—officials were assessing the damage—as the incident left the community in shock.

Entrepreneurs, students, and small business owners are gathering in Tallahassee for Impact Week at the Challenger Learning Center, a three day event featuring over 40 expert speakers and hands on workshops on topics including artificial intelligence and financial literacy.

The conference also includes a pitch competition with 10 finalists and local sponsors—organizers expect it to strengthen business growth and networking in the community.

With Thanksgiving one week away on November 28, many Florida stores will have special hours as Bravo Supermarkets opens from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Fresh Market from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sprouts from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and most Whole Foods from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—in contrast, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, BJ's, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Trader Joe's, and Winn-Dixie will close or use reduced schedules—while some CVS and Walgreens locations adjust their hours.

Tallahassee now has Three Dog Bakery open on Mahan Drive that sells dog treats made with human-grade, natural ingredients—local franchisee Karin Racadio said she opened the shop after visiting a similar bakery in St Pete.

Racadio plans a grand opening event early next year and will work with local rescue groups to support the pet community.

Caitlin Donalson at Washington Middle School was named Teacher of the Month by WCTV and Addition Financial.

The award recognizes her strong teaching skills and is expected to benefit the local school community.

Andrew Spar, president of the state's largest teachers union, said Gov. DeSantis and his education commissioner are at war with public schools as new laws limit classroom conversation and force charter schools to share public space—an approach he calls a hostile takeover.

He warned that policies like the Phoenix Declaration contribute to a climate of fear and added more strain on teachers and students—putting Florida's education system at risk.

FSU’s Elizabeth Swiman said that Thanksgiving food waste—estimated at 320 million pounds—is a major cause of methane emissions and wastes enough food for 267 million meals.

Hal Gentile, assistant dean at the Food for Thought Pantry, said the pantry will offer free food and plan cooking demos to help students facing food insecurity.

Florida State travels to Raleigh to face NC State today as the Seminoles look to secure bowl eligibility and finish above .500.

The team is boosted by key plays from Duce Robinson—while NC State aims to earn its sixth consecutive bowl game.

FAMU volleyball will host the SWAC Tournament today at the Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee + the opening match against Prairie View A&M starts at 11:00 a.m. The eight-team tournament will conclude on November 23 + its champion will earn an automatic NCAA Division I bid.

Five Big Bend football teams remain in the FHSAA state playoffs and will play today at 7 p.m. in matchups from the Rural bracket to 3A — Chiles High played in the Florida Invitational on Nov.

20, and top first-round players showed strong skills at quarterback and running back.

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.

Chelcie Lynn Live Show

7:30-9 p.m. — The Moon — Tickets available — Enjoy the comedic talents of Chelcie Lynn as she brings her viral humor to life.

Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic

12-10 p.m. — Wakulla Springs State Park — Registration required — Experience a scenic road race in the heart of Florida's nature.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles Women's Basketball

6-7:30 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Experience collegiate women's basketball as Virginia Tech faces Florida State.

December VG League Cup

Tournament — All Day — Gamescape — Entry Fee Required — Join the excitement of the December VG League Cup tournament.