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🔝🤑 Hard Work + Luck = Success. From the classroom to the jackpot, we’re highlighting achievements that keep Florida in the national spotlight! In this issue, we celebrate FSU, holding its place among the top-tier undergraduate business programs, climbing the ranks and proving once again why it’s a leader in higher education. On the lighter side of fortune, we dive into Florida Lottery wins at Publix stores. Here’s to celebrating excellence, whether in the classroom or at the checkout counter.
Quick Summary
In our 522nd edition, here’s the scoop:
Education: FSU | Top-Tier Standings
Regional: Florida Lottery x Publix
Featured: Focus Blocks | Member Testimonial
TLH Weekend Events
EDUCATION
FSU LEADS
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🙌 U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings reaffirm the strength of FSU’s College of Business. | FSU Business
FSU’s undergraduate business program held steady at No. 31 among public schools and improved two spots overall to No. 51 in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Colleges Rankings.
🌟 Highlights among undergraduate programs at public schools include:
No. 2 in risk management/insurance (also No. 2 among all schools)
No. 6 in real estate
No. 18 in marketing
No. 20 in accounting
No. 31 overall among all public business schools
“We are thrilled to see our stellar standings in multiple business disciplines,” said Dean Michael Hartline. “We expect to reach even greater heights as we enter a new era of learning this spring in our new facility, Legacy Hall.”
Hartline emphasized that ensuring the lifelong success of FSU business students remains the college’s top priority.
REGIONAL
FL PUBLIX | LOTTERY
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🫨 Ten Florida Publix stores sold winning lottery tickets in a week, one valued at $123,000. | Tal Dem
Over the years, Publix stores have received multiple bonus commissions from the Florida Lottery for selling winning tickets.
Florida Publix stores have sold winning Powerball and Mega Millions tickets over the years, but corporate policy prevents them from discussing lottery winners.
Several Publix shoppers scored big last month after buying Florida Lottery tickets at their local stores. In just over a week, 10 Publix locations across the state sold Fantasy 5 tickets worth $30k or more, including one jackpot of $23k. One of these winning tickets was sold at the Publix near the University of Florida campus.
In 2016, a Melbourne Beach Publix sold one of three tickets for the first $1B Powerball prize. In 2023, a Neptune Beach store set a Mega Millions record with a $1.58B prize. The chain has also sold several $1M+ tickets and millions in Fantasy 5 winnings.
Can Florida Lottery winners remain anonymous? Florida law generally requires that the Florida Lottery disclose winners’ names, city of residence, game, date, and prize amount to anyone who requests it. However, winners of prizes $250k or more can have their names temporarily withheld from public disclosure for 90 days after claiming the prize, unless they choose to waive that protection. Lottery experts and lawyers note that there are legal ways for winners to remain anonymous in certain circumstances.
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TLH EVENTS
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Every Wednesday
Wing Wednesday by Deep Brewing Co. Brewery & Kitchen | Every Wednesday | From 3 PM to 9 PM | 2855 Pablo Ave. | Learn More
Saturday, Nov. 22
FEAST "The Longest Table" by Old West Enrichment Center | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 11 AM | 2344 Lake Bradford Rd. | Free Reserve a Spot
Sunday, Nov. 23
Turkey Trot Festival | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 1:30 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Learn More
Thursday, Nov. 27
The 2025 Tallahassee Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 8 AM and 8:30 AM | 4055 Esplanade Way | Register | Learn More
The Turkey Gobbler 1 Mile Race | 8 AM
The Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 mi), The Turkey Trot 10K (6.2 mi), The Turkey Trot 15K (9.3 mi) | 8:30 AM
Participants may pick up their race number and shirt (if purchased) at the Turkey Trot Festival or from Nov. 24 to 26 at Premier Health & Fitness Center (Mon to Tue: 11 AM to 6 PM; Wed: 11 AM to 5 PM). Limited registration and pickup will also be available race morning near the flagpole.
Friday, Nov. 28
Featured Event: 1st Annual Black Friday Sneaker Ball by GTG Tallahassee | Friday, Nov. 28 | 8 PM | The Studio, 2952 Capital Park Dr. | Learn More
Sunday, Nov. 30
Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys) by The Diamond Mine Agency | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 8 PM | House Of Music Tallahassee, 2011 S. Monroe St. | $37.34 Tickets
Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 2 & 4
FSU Little Dinner Series | 6:30 PM | Dedman College of Hospitality, 228 Champions Way University Center B - 5th floor | Tickets: $90
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Louis Armstrong: Beignets to the Big Apple
Thursday, Dec. 4 | Deutscher Ferienmarkt
Friday, Dec. 5
Juice & Jam Community Block Party – Karaoke Night by Juice Bar Miami | Friday, Dec. 5 | 6 PM | 1102 S. Adams St. | Learn More
Saturday, Dec. 6
The 39th Annual Winter Festival | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 3 PM | Downtown Tallahassee | Learn More | FB
2nd Annual Sycamore Assembly Historical Costume Ball | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | $60 to $81.88 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 7
Market Days by Tallahassee Museum | Saturday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 7 | 10 AM | 3945 Museum Dr. | $0 to $10 Tickets | Learn More
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy The Loose Lips Tour | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 PM | The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. | From $46 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Dec. 13
Handmade Pop-Up Market by Native Nurseries of Tallahassee | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 AM | 1661 Centerville Rd. | Learn More
Annual Elfin’ Craft Show by Endless Events & Rentals | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 AM | Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Dr. | Free Learn More
The Nutcracker (Abbreviated Performance) by The Tallahassee Ballet | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10:30 AM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | Tickets | Learn More
The Nutcracker (Live Orchestra) by The Tallahassee Ballet | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 2:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | Tickets | Learn More
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