The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, April 6, 2026

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Weather: Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Tonight, a low around 55. Tuesday, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Tuesday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. NWS

US stock markets closed on Friday.

Local & State News

According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was up 26.1% in March 2026 when compared to March 2025. Details.

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is currently conducting a homicide investigation in the 1100 block of Apalachee Parkway. Details.

Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson reflected on her experience thus far as the university’s leader, particularly in light of widespread public pushback to her selection. Details

Florida continues to wait for signs of a budget and paperwork for other pending special sessions. In the meantime, the state bumps through the early stages of bill signing season, with Gov. Ron DeSantis drawing anticipated pushback on some of the measures he’s signed into law. Details

National News

The US rescued the second of two crew members from a downed F-15E aircraft in Iran, officials revealed yesterday. Both were evacuated with non-life-threatening injuries.

Average US gas price rises above $4.10 per gallon as oil markets wait on reported ceasefire talks between the US and Iran; see state-by-state breakdown at the pump (More).

Robert Stewart

Staff writer at Tallahassee Reports.

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