The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

The Leon County School Board recently discussed the method of selection for the superintendent position, school rezoning, and a new policy related to public speakers. Get the details.

During the Tuesday Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses will award 1-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to six Riley Elementary kindergartners.

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

The Rickards Raiders boys soccer team is looking to make more school history.

On Feb. 7, the Capital City Classic boys wrestling event took place at Chiles High School and involved 19 total teams. Get the results.

FLORIDA NEWS

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday launched a third special session aimed at increasing enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside an intraparty clash with Gov. Ron DeSantis over plans to help carry out one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities.

Florida’s 2020 Census undercount is costing the state at least $2.3 billion annually in federal Medicaid funding, according to a new report published on Tuesday by Florida TaxWatch.

NATIONAL NEWS

US Senate expected to hold vote today for Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation for director of national intelligence (More).

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk appear together to defend efforts to downsize federal government and limit spending (More).

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.0%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq -0.4%) as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell urges caution on rate cuts, says central bank won’t create its own digital currency (More).

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