LOCAL NEWS
During the joint meeting, commissioners voted to adopt a staff recommendation for the community’s decades-long “comprehensive plan,” a plan that determines how the local government aims to grow and maintain the metro area.
Capital City Bank recently announced a newly created executive role of chief banking officer, providing comprehensive oversight of the lending and deposit functions of the Bank with a strategic focus on growth, efficiency and operational cohesion.
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
On Tuesday, Chiles outside hitter Kate Stewart was honored as the statewide winner for the Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Volleyball for 2024.
FLORIDA NEWS
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday night that he will run for Florida governor in 2026, positioning himself as the immediate contender in what is expected to be a highly contested Republican primary.
Taking a page from billionaire Elon Musk’s push to cut federal spending, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a new panel that will review about 900 state positions, university spending, local government spending and the need for about 70 state boards and commissions.
NATIONAL NEWS
At least 21 federal workers resigned yesterday from the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency. In a joint resignation letter, the group of engineers, data scientists, and product managers said they refused to use their expertise to dismantle critical public services.
The US, Ukraine agree on deal to jointly develop Ukrainian natural resources; agreement is reportedly step toward a ceasefire deal with Russia (More).
US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow +0.4%, Nasdaq -1.4%) (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 added by Staff on
View all posts by Staff →