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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided emergency funding to 60 food pantries & the Tallahassee Urban League will use part of the funds to supply meals to over 400,000 families facing food shortages due to lower benefits and rising food costs. The donation builds on the Church’s ongoing efforts to support those in need amid growing demand for food assistance. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Hundreds of Leon County families will soon have everything they need for a full Thanksgiving meal thanks to the third annual Blessing Basket Giveaway—organized by Kelly Vinson, a former teacher turned real estate agent who expanded the program to all elementary schools and collected 313 baskets beyond her goal of 280. School counselors and administrators are delivering the baskets ahead of Thanksgiving and Vinson hopes to extend the effort to surrounding counties. WCTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee firefighters rescued a rabbit & cat from a house fire on Pine View Drive early November 22, and all residents had evacuated though one person suffered minor burns and declined hospital treatment. ABC 27
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Figurative Narrative exhibition at FAMU’s Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery features art by Jeff Whipple, Nan Liu and Eluster Richardson and runs through March until 2026. The show is free and the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — located at 1630 Pinder St. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ White Mouse Theatre Productions presented the original musical Annexed at Augusta B. Conradi Studio Theatre on the FSU campus on Nov. 22. The show, set in 1950s East Berlin, told a story of hope and survival amid war hardships (highlighting themes of trust and choice). Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leon County declared a burn ban due to severe drought that began November 22 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 26 — the order stops all open burning unless it is approved by the Florida Forest Service. WCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 300 people joined the annual walk at Cascades Park on Saturday—raising about $66,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association—and showing strong local support for the cause. WCTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSU coach Mike Norvell said after the 21 to 11 loss to NC State that the team did not meet expectations and must work to fix its poor road performance—he said the Seminoles must beat Florida on November 29 to become bowl eligible. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida A&M volleyball won a comeback semifinal match versus Alabama A&M — the team will play Southern in today's championship game at 2:30 as they chase a fourth SWAC title in five years. WCTV
- ➤ Florida A&M upset top seed Prairie View 3-1 in the SWAC quarterfinals Friday morning after coming back from a first-set loss and winning a tight 29-27 second set—advancing them into Saturday’s semifinals where they were set to face Alabama A&M. WCTV
- ➤ Florida A&M played Bethune-Cookman last Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando—fans watched the game on ESPN+ as FAMU looked to extend its winning streak while Bethune-Cookman aimed to rebound from recent losses. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ The Chiles girls won the Class 3A state championship on Saturday as their team finished third with freshman Emma-Claire Tanenbaum completing her race in 18:33 — marking the program’s seventh title. Assistant coach David Knauf said the young team is building a strong future — with new talents joining from middle school. WCTV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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December VG League Cup
Tournament — All Day — Gamescape — Entry Fee Required — Join the excitement of the December VG League Cup tournament.
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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.
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