Tallahassee Reports
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 79. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 56. Friday, sunny, with a high near 82. Friday night, a low around 57. NWS
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +2.5%, Dow +2.9%, Nasdaq +2.8%), oil falls below $95 per barrel on US-Iran two-week ceasefire (More).
Local & State News
During a Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) press conference on Wednesday, April 8, Police Chief Revell announced the arrest of 42-year Chandale Mills following a months-long narcotics investigation that resulted in the seizure of trafficking-level quantities of illegal drugs, multiple firearms, and nearly $30,000 in cash. Details.
Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up in January to 4.5 percent, a jump of 0.2 percent from December, data released Wednesday from the Department of Commerce show. Details
There won’t be a special session to work on the budget next week, legislative leaders announced Wednesday.
National News
Iran accuses the US of violating ceasefire, closes the Strait of Hormuz following Israel’s attacks on Lebanon (More).
Justice Department says Pam Bondi will not comply with a House subpoena to testify on the Epstein files April 14, as she is no longer attorney general (More).
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