LOCAL NEWS
The Tallahassee City Commission met Wednesday afternoon a day after progressives lost their bid to take majority control of the commission against a national backdrop of losses for Democratic candidates.
City voters approved all five of the city charter amendments placed on the ballot by the Tallahassee city commission.
Tuesday night was a good night for incumbents in local government. In the only city race, Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson defeated Dot Inman-Johnson by approximately 1,200 votes in what was likely Richardson’s last campaign. The win means there will be no change in the make-up of the city commission this election cycle.
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
The Chiles High School women’s volleyball team will begin their run for a state championship today at 7 p.m. when they face Orlando’s Innovation High School in the class 5A semifinals at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
FLORIDA NEWS
Republicans had a great night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections.
After getting 10 votes in his last bid for leadership of the Republican Senate Caucus, Rick Scott says he will be more successful with the GOP majority during next Wednesday’s vote.
NATIONAL NEWS
President-elect Donald Trump is on track to return to the White House with a decisive victory in the Electoral College and the popular vote—the first Republican to secure the popular vote since President George W. Bush in 2004.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +2.5%, Dow +3.6%, Nasdaq +3.0%) following election; Dow notches record close in best day since 2022 (More)
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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Totally agree with common sense. The raise makes me sick. As does the 3-2. Sad.
So, once again it looks like nothing will change at City Hall. The usual 3-2 votes will continue for at least the next two years. Voters must be very happy and pleased with how things are going in Tallahassee. After all, they gave the commissioners a 100% raise.
Also, in Leon County, no changes were made to the county commission, So, the county voters must be very happy and pleased too.
Carry on commissioners, we really like what you’re doing.