The TR Daily Briefs: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Weather: Today, a high near 87. Tonight, increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Wednesday, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Wednesday night, 20 percent chance of showers after 2am, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 5 mph. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +1.4%) after President Donald Trump initially signals Iran war is nearing an end (More).

Local Sports: On March 7, The Rickards track team had multiple athletes compete at the Ellis Elite 16 Invitational in Miramar, FL hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Details.

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Local & State News

A comparison of monthly electricity costs over a four-year period between the City of Tallahassee and other Florida cities shows that Tallahassee residential electric utility customers have enjoyed lower electric rates, however, the advantage has recently narrowed. Details.

Lawmakers remain at a stalemate over the state budget as House and Senate leaders have yet to agree on top-line spending numbers for the next fiscal year.

The Florida Legislature has yet to decide whether to give Ron DeSantis authority to spend from the state’s emergency fund for immigration enforcement just days before the 2026 regular session ends. Details.

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National News

Oil prices whipsawed yesterday, rising to roughly $120 per barrel—the highest since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine—before retreating below $100. The swing came as traders reacted to the expanding war in the Middle East and signs that governments may step in to stabilize energy markets. 

New York prosecutors charge two men from Pennsylvania for allegedly throwing explosive devices at the home of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D); FBI investigates the attack as an act of terrorism inspired by the Islamic State (More).