The TR Daily Briefs: Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 84. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 58. Friday, sunny, with a high near 86. Friday night, low around 62. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq +1.6%), with S&P 500, Nasdaq finishing at record levels (More).

Local & State News

Steve Stewart discusses city spending growth.

The Griffin Heights neighborhood is one step closer to having its own grocery store at the corner of Alabama and Harlem Streets.

Florida’s migrant lockup in the Everglades doesn’t have to comply with federal environmental laws because it’s entirely state run and lacks federal funding, a three-judge panel has ruled in kicking the case back to a lower court. Details

Alex Vindman, who became a national figure in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, qualified Wednesday to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Ashley Moody, R-Tampa. Details

National News

Spirit Airlines reportedly nearing deal for $500M bailout from the Trump administration as it seeks to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy (More).

The NFL draft kicks off tonight at 8 pm ET in Pittsburgh, marking the first time the event has been held in Steelers Country since 1947. See mock projections here.

Robert Stewart

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