Tallahassee Reports
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 87. Tonight, clear, with a low around 59. Wednesday, sunny, with a high near 88. Wednesday night, a low around 59. NWS
US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +1.0%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +1.2%) (More).
High School Sports: Chiles (12-1) enters the final stretch of the regular season ranked No. 6 in the state of Florida and No. 12 nationally, the highest ranking in Leon County by a wide margin. See rankings.
Local & State News
On Saturday, April 11, the Tallahassee Democrat reported that School Board chair Marcus Nicolas has accepted the top job at a media company owned by prominent Tallahassee attorney and lobbyist Sean Pittman. In the report, Nicolas said “his new role does not pose a conflict”. However, TR’s research indicates there are several connections between Sean Pittman operated businesses and the Leon County School Board which raise questions about potential conflicts. Details.
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia pulled in more than $1.2 million in the first quarter as he seeks a full term in the Cabinet office to which he was appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Details
Attorney General James Uthmeier raised $1.91 million in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the $336,000 raised by Democratic challenger José Javier Rodríguez, according to numbers posted by the Division of Elections website. Details
National News
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D, CA-14) says he will resign after House Ethics Committee announces probe into sexual misconduct allegations; Swalwell exited the California governor’s race late Sunday (More).
US existing home sales fell by 3.6% month over month in March, the lowest level since June; median home price of $408,800 is up 1.4% from a year ago (More).
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