The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, March 9, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Monday, March 9, 2026

Weather: Today, a high near 85. Tonight, a low around 64. Tuesday, fog before 10am, a high near 86. Tuesday, a low around 63. NWS

US stock markets continue decline Friday (S&P 500 -1.3%, Dow -1.0%, Nasdaq -1.6%) on weak February job numbers, concern over fallout from Iran war (More).

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Local & State News

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today urging the Tallahassee City Commission to vote yes on the transaction to sell the city-owned hospital assets to FSU to further the goal of establishing an Academic Medical Center in Tallahassee. Details.

Trucking companies would have to pay a hefty civil penalty to get their vehicles back when drivers are found to be undocumented immigrants, under a bill passed by the Senate on Friday. Details.

With just over a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t yet into formal budget negotiations. Details.

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National News

Iran’s 88-member Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s next supreme leader, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike last month. Israel and the US have indicated they would not accept Khamenei as leader.

Two reported Islamic State members arrested for throwing explosive device outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion amid anti-Islam rally; NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) was not wounded (More).