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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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