TALLAHASSEE REPORTS
Friday, January 9, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Tonight, a low around 61. Saturday, high near 78 with a low around 56. Sunday, high near 62, low around 34. NWS
US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.0%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq -0.4%) as investors rotate out of technology stocks and await latest jobs report today (More).
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Local & State News
Steve Stewart discusses the controversy over closing Leon County schools.
A growing controversy is unfolding in Leon County as public school officials grapple with the prospect of closing or consolidating schools amid years of declining enrollment and tightening budgets. Read more.
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. as the university’s president. Read more. Read more.
Florida businesses that knowingly hire more than 50 undocumented immigrants could face steep fines or criminal charges under a new immigration package. Read more.
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National News
Senate votes 52-47 to advance resolution aiming to block President Donald Trump from deploying the military in Venezuela without congressional approval (More).
US trade deficit in October falls 39% month-over-month to roughly $29B—the lowest level since 2009—as imports fell by 3.2% amid tariff decisions; data released yesterday was delayed due to last year’s government shutdown (More).
School Board Elected Officials...Take all the emotion out of the decision-making process. You were elected to make very difficult decisions....so make them...Now.
Yes, you will be publicly criticized for your decisions...but don't make excuses.
Michael Jordan once said, "It is not a failure until you make it an excuse." These difficult decisions need to be made NOW.