The TR Daily Briefs: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 58. Tonight, clear with a low around 38. Wednesday, sunny with a high near 71. Wednesday night, low around 58. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.0%, Dow -1.7%, Nasdaq -1.1%) amid AI and trade uncertainty (More).

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Local & State News

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the January 2026 passenger traffic decreased 4.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers were down 2,623 from the 64,752 reported during January 2025 to 62,129 in January 2026. Details.

In an exclusive statement to TR, a TMH spokesperson distanced hospital leadership from comments attributed to a “hospital insider” included in an article published by the Tallahassee Democrat where the “insider” described the FSU/TMH negotiations as “strained” and provided comments that indicated a lack of progress in talks. Details.

A bill that would expand the Capitol Complex has passed another hurdle in the House.

Gas prices in Florida saw a little jump as the past week got underway, but a downturn over the weekend erased the increase.

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National News

At least 73 people, including 25 members of Mexico’s National Guard, have been killed in a wave of violence after Mexican authorities killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El Mencho”—during a shootout Sunday.

President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight; the annual speech has traditionally been used to outline the president’s agenda and recap accomplishments. The speech comes against the backdrop of last week’s Supreme Court decision to eliminate much of his tariff policy as well as tensions with Iran and a crackdown on migration.