Tallahassee Reports
Wenesday, April 29, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 68. Thursday, high near 82. Thursday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 63. NWS
US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.1%, Nasdaq -0.9%) ahead of today’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision (More).
Local & State News
In a move that is sure to have electoral implications, Tallahassee Reports has learned that Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad has informed the city commission that he plans to resign. Details.
Richard Murphy, president of the Big Bend Chapter of the Florida PBA, which represents over 500 police officers in Tallahassee, recently announced the endorsement of Loranne Ausley for Mayor of Tallahassee and Talethia Edwards for City Commission Seat 3.
President Donald Trump will be in The Villages on Friday to highlight some of his policy initiatives, the Republican Party of Florida announced on Monday. Details
The Legislative Budget Commission on Tuesday approved two requests from the Agency for Health Care Administration to give it budget authority to spend more than $10 billion in federal grants for its Medicaid program. Details
National News
The United Arab Emirates announced yesterday it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, effective May 1, citing national interests and a desire for greater autonomy over its energy policy. The move signals a reshaping of Middle Eastern alliances exacerbated by the Iran war.
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, is first person to plead guilty in sports betting scheme with over 30 arrests (More).
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