The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

The Leon County Commission recently heard a report on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s special legislative session and President Donald Trump’s recent immigration actions. Caren Street, a lobbyist from Squire Patton Boggs who represents Leon County, delivered the update.

Tallahassee’s “magnetic” reputation is getting a boost this week. The reason is the city is hosting a big international conference on electric motors and magnets.

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs from February 11, 2025, includes details related to Leon County real estate ownership, and a contract for a new 911 system.

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

On Feb. 15, three Leon County schools participated in the FHSAA 1A District 1 girls wrestling tournament with a field of 21 total teams. The Leon County schools participating include Florida High, Chiles and Lincoln. Get the results.

FLORIDA NEWS

A poll published by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) on Tuesday found that President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis maintain net positive approval ratings among registered voters in Florida.

NATIONAL NEWS

The US and Russia have agreed to work toward ending the three-year war in Ukraine following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met for more than four hours and outlined key principles, including reestablishing embassies, appointing a high-level team to facilitate negotiations, exploring economic and geopolitical cooperation after a ceasefire, and committing to ongoing dialogue.

Federal judge allows Department of Government Efficiency staff access to Department of Education databases, including federal student loan information (More). 

US stock markets close roughly flat (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.0%, Nasdaq +0.1%); S&P 500 reaches new record (More).

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