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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee will feature holiday lights, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and complimentary cookies and cocoa, with parking adjustments due to festivities. WFSU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 15 individuals were arrested in Tallahassee as part of 'Operation Lifeguard,' a sting operation targeting online child exploitation, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. WFSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The movie 'Wicked', starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has significantly contributed to the popularity of pink and green colors and has become a high-grossing movie globally, potentially increasing interest in collegiate music theatre programs. WFSU Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FSU Associate Professor Justin Kennemur was awarded the 2024-2025 William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award by the Florida Education Fund for exceptional mentorship to McKnight Doctoral Fellows. Florida State University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has canceled surgeries and initiated downtime procedures due to a non-cyber-related hardware disruption, but remains open for critical cases. Tallahassee Democrat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tallahassee Democrat honored over 200 student-athletes in its 2024 All-Big Bend teams, celebrating fall sports achievements across multiple disciplines. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Seminole Boosters are actively engaging with season ticket holders to discuss ticket renewals and new seating options as part of the extensive renovation of Doak Campbell Stadium, aimed to be completed before the 2025 football season. Tallahassee Democrat
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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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