The TR Daily Briefs: Thursday, January 22, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight, low around 49. Friday, high near 74. Friday night, low around 54. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.2%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.2%) as President Donald Trump calls off tariffs on eight European nations, says framework on Greenland has been reached (More).

Local Sports: The No. 20 Florida State men’s tennis team (5-1) fell 4-1 Wednesday to No. 16 Arizona (3-1) at the Robson Tennis Center. Read more.

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Local & State News

The chart below shows that over the last seven years Leon County School spending has increased approximately $41.7 million, a 14.4% increase, while the number of students has decline from decreased 33,391 to 29,990. Read more.

Florida lawmakers are taking a spin on regulations for electric bicycles. Read more.

A proposed “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” advanced in the Florida Senate despite opposition from a tech-industry group and calls by President Trump for federal regulation.

The Florida Citrus Commission could see a $1 million increase in revenue after a new forecast of this season’s citrus crop.

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National News

Supreme Court hears two hours of oral arguments over the White House’s firing of Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook; justices appear to express concern the firing could undermine Fed’s independence (More).

Department of Homeland Security launches immigration enforcement operation in Maine, following similar crackdowns in cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles (More).