LOCAL NEWS
On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted 4-3 to approve a 5% across the board pay increase for all Leon County Government and Constitutional Officer employees in the FY 2026 Budget.
Leon County Schools is set to face significant financial setbacks for the upcoming school year. The Superintendent told the board Thursday they are expecting to be down over $12 million for the upcoming school budget.
The Leon County Commission has agreed to pay for a fourth deputy on the sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Street Team. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office will use this position to focus on women and girls experiencing homelessness.
FLORIDA NEWS
The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana have submitted more than 600,000 petition signatures as they try to put the measure on the 2026 ballot.
NATIONAL NEWS
The Transportation Security Administration has begun to unwind its decadeslong policy of requiring passengers to take off their shoes at airport security lines. The update has been rolled out at several major US airports, including in Maryland, Florida, and Oregon (see map), with plans for expansion over the coming days.
US Supreme Court lifts a lower court ruling, clearing the way for the Trump administration to fire tens of thousands of federal workers (More).
US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.1%, Dow -0.4%, Nasdaq +0.0%) as President Donald Trump’s trade policies keep investors on edge (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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