The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, February 10, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, February 10, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

On Tuesday, February 11, the Leon County Commission will vote to add new strategic initiatives to their mission following an open discussion among elected officials and staff at the recently concluded annual retreat. The new initiatives include focus on high profile challenges related to pedestrian safety, the Miccosukee Road Greenway Trail flooding, the Children’s Services Council, and graffiti.

First Tee – Tallahassee recently announced Callie Kitchens as its new LPGA USGA Girls Golf Program Director.

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FLORIDA NEWS

Special Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible overrides amid a dispute between the governor and Republican legislative leaders over immigration-enforcement plans.

Gun-rights groups are once again pushing the state Legislature to make open carry legal in Florida.

NATIONAL NEWS

The cost of eggs continues to hit record highs in the US, with data from the USDA showing wholesale prices above $7.30 for a dozen large white eggs. The figure is up from around $5 at the beginning of the year and almost three times as much year over year. 

US courts temporarily limit Elon Musk-led DOGE’s access to Treasury data with sensitive information, pause USAID furlough (More). 

US stock markets close down Friday (S&P 500 -1.0%, Dow -1.0%, Nasdaq -1.4%) on renewed inflation and tariff fears (More). 

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