Good morning, Tallahassee.

A fire at The Social Seminole student apartments—located in Tallahassee—left 72 adults, one infant, and four pets displaced and injured eight on Nov.

19, and nearly $23,000 has been raised through multiple fundraisers to help victims rebuild their lives.

Florida launched a free Main Street app to help travelers find local businesses and events in historic Main Street communities—showing details for more than 4,000 places like restaurants, parks, and theaters.

Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced the tool as a way to prepare for holiday travel, and future updates will add themed tours.

Florida State University's international iGEM team won a gold medal at the Paris Convention Centre from Oct.

28—31 for designing proteins that help remove microplastics from the body. Thirteen students, one adviser and two principal investigators led the team that competed against 420 teams worldwide.

Florida State University researchers found that new fuel rules cut sulfur from ship emissions—a change that lowered cloud droplet formation by 67%.

They studied increased ship traffic after militia attacks in the Red Sea to help improve climate models.

Leon County has issued a burn ban starting (8 a.m.) today and set to end (11:59 p.m.) on Nov.

26 to reduce fire hazards amid an exceptional drought; county staff will recheck weather conditions on Wednesday to decide if fire pits may be allowed for Thanksgiving. This measure follows bans in nearby counties already dealing with the region’s severe drought conditions.

FSU's men's basketball team welcomed 15-year-old Trace Thompson after he signed a letter of intent on November 19 following his practice on November 18.

He returned to the court after his second bone marrow transplant and will get two years of team support as he fights adrenoleukodystrophy and pre-leukemia—his determination fuels his comeback.

Maclay’s Beau Beshears won Big Bend Preps Athlete of the Week for Nov.

10-15—he scored five touchdowns in a playoff win over Jacksonville’s NFEI—by receiving nearly 65% of the vote.

Four Leon County schools (Florida High, Maclay, Lincoln, and Chiles) competed in three FHSAA golf state tournaments at Mission Inn Resort (Howey-in-the-Hills) on Nov.

11, Nov. 14, and Nov. 18. Florida High’s Peyton Johnson earned state runner-up honors in the girls 1A tournament and the Lincoln boys team placed fifth in the 2A tournament.

Florida State women’s basketball lost to Florida 89-67 on November 20 as 25 turnovers allowed the Gators to score 38 extra points — junior center Pania Davis scored a career-best 19.

The Seminoles will return home on Sunday — at the Donald L Tucker Civic Center to face Illinois.

Florida State flipped elite in-state recruits on Thursday — running back Amari Thomas from Blountstown and safety Jordan Crutchfield from Vero Beach — after hosting visits that helped secure their commitments; their switches add to four flips this month and boost FSU's 2026 class ranking.

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.

Christmas at the Farm 2025

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Redemptive Love Farm — $10-$15 admission — Celebrate Christmas with farm animals, festive activities, and Santa in a magical setting.