The TR Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Thursday, a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Thursday night, a 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.8%, Nasdaq +1.0%) (More).

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Local & State News

According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was down 52.5% in January 2026 when compared to January 2025. Details.

John Michael Conley — “Mike” — died Feb. 22, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at age 89. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, and raised in Bluefield before moving to Orlando, Mike devoted his life to education and to the people around him. Details.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet, sitting as the State Board of Immigration, on Tuesday approved approximately $40 million in grants for immigration enforcement.

A new poll from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab shows Byron Donalds strengthened his early lead in Florida’s Republican governor’s race after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump.

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National News

President Donald Trump delivers record-setting State of the Union address at roughly an hour and 48 minutes, covering topics including immigration enforcement and the economy; Trump awards Medal of Honor to 100-year-old military veteran. (More)

Over half a million homes and businesses remain without power after Winter Storm Hernando dumped over 2 feet of snow in the northeastern United States earlier this week. More winter weather is expected from the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the coming days.