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Monday, December 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Florida State football's Marvin Wilson partners with GameTime Prep for the fourth annual 'Marvin’s Magical Christmas,' providing local children in need with a $200 Target shopping spree.  WCTV
  • National Urban League President Marc Morial advocates for a comprehensive strategy, including firearm removal from vehicles, to tackle youth gun violence in Tallahassee.  WFSU Public Media
  • The Family Cafe, an organization aiding Floridians with disabilities, inaugurated its new headquarters in Tallahassee and annually hosts a significant event in Orlando to connect thousands with necessary services.  WFSU

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 100+ Women Who Care Tallahassee donates $27,900 to Pineview Elementary School's Media Center for a book vending machine that rewards students with books for their achievements, supporting literacy in Leon County's Title One Schools.  Tallahassee Democrat

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A Tallahassee father, who lost his son to distracted driving, is traveling across Florida to promote support for hands-free driving legislation, with 31 states already having such laws.  Tallahassee Democrat

SPORTS NEWS

  • Shaqir O’Neal, thriving at FAMU as the team's third-leading scorer, aims to forge his own legacy beyond his father Shaquille O'Neal's shadow.  Tallahassee Democrat

EVENTS

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  • FSU Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop - Club Seats

    This event features a men's basketball game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Winthrop Eagles at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

    Tue, 12/17/24

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  • Tallahassee Monthly Cars & Coffee Meetup

    The Tallahassee Cars & Coffee event invites car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles in a family-friendly atmosphere at Winn-Dixie on the third Saturday of each month.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • The Nutcracker - Children's Performance

    Families can enjoy an abbreviated children's version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, featuring choreography by Kathryn Karrh Cashin and set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • Luau Race Series: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon

    The Luau Race Series offers a variety of distance options for runners, including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon, at the scenic J. R. Alford Greenway.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • New Year's Eve Countdown Celebration at Cascades Park

    Leon County Government presents a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and fireworks at Cascades Park.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Part-Time Job and Internship Fair

    This event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with local employers and explore part-time job and internship options for the upcoming semester.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Ninja Race Series at Miccosukee Greenway, Tallahassee, FL

    This event features multiple race distances including a 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon while supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through charitable donations.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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