The TR Daily Briefs: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 89. Tonight, a low around 60. Thursday, a high near 89. Thursday night, low around 59. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.2%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq +2.0%) (More)

Local & State News

On Tuesday April 14, the Leon County Commission voted to appoint Commission Chair Christian Caban as a negotiator over the fairground lease in an attempt to get a proposed redevelopment project off the ground. Details.

The latest local campaign contribution reports show that the contribution leaders to date are Tallahassee mayoral candidates Daryl Parks and Loranne Ausley, with bot pulling in more than $200,000. Check out the details.

Saying he wants to build a city that “is the envy of the nation,” former Tampa MayorBob Buckhorn filed paperwork Monday to become a candidate to return to lead City Hall.

Gov. Ron DeSantis could push back the special session on congressional redistricting, he said Tuesday. Details

National News

President Donald Trump says second round of negotiations with Iran could restart this week; the US turns away six ships as it continues blockade of Strait of Hormuz (More).

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sold to nonprofit publishing group, will no longer shut down following the 240-year-old company’s January announcement (More).

Robert Stewart

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