LOCAL NEWS
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 15.4% in September 2024 when compared to September 2023.
Just when you thought the campaign for city commission could not get nastier, city commission candidate Dot Inman Johnson has publicly criticized the parenting of her opponent, City Commissioner Curtis Richardson.
On The Steve Stewart Show today at noon on RealTalk 93.3 FM, Steve will discuss the recent endorsement by the Dot Inman Johnson campaign of comments that indicate law enforcement does not deter crime.
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
Gavin Ford, Chauncey Warren, and Jamarin Simmons are being recognized by Tallahassee Reports based on their stats, provided by MaxPreps, for their performance for the week ending on 10/13.
FLORIDA NEWS
Donald Trump is heading into the presidential race’s home stretch with a 6-point lead over Kamala Harris in the Sunshine State, newly released polling figures show.
Amendment 3 and Amendment 4, which respectively would legalize recreational pot and protect abortion access in the Florida Constitution, both carry majority support among likely Florida voters, new polling shows. But only the abortion measure has enough backing now to pass on Nov. 5.
NATIONAL NEWS
Two presidential candidates agree on something: the source of the housing crisis. The battle over investment underscores a broader political dynamic at play, with both parties casting around for solutions to the high cost of housing.
A SHIFT IN THE RACE. A few days ago, there was a report that the Harris campaign is in trouble and the Trump campaign is “extremely bullish” on former President Donald Trump’s chances to win the presidency. The reporter, former ABC News journalist Mark Halperin, said his account is based on “robust private polling” and talks with sources on both sides.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +0.9%); S&P 500, Dow notch fresh record highs (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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Law Enforcement does not deter crime? It does when it’s visible.
But TPD is seldom seen on the streets these days. Even in traffic.
Tiger Bay should be interesting today…