The TR Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12 2026

Weather: Today showers and possibly a thunderstorm, high near 72. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 64. Wednesday, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Wednesday night mostly clear, with a low around 64. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.1%) (More).

High School Sports: On May 9th, the Chiles beach volleyball team beat Merritt Island in the FHSAA 2A state final to claim a state title. Details.

Local & State News

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Facing persistent teacher shortages in several subject areas, the Leon County Schools is considering a partnership that would recruit international educators to work in local classrooms through a cultural exchange program. Details.

Attorneys representing the family of one of the two men killed in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University filed a federal lawsuit Sunday against the gunman and the tech giant OpenAI, which they claim abetted the attack. Details

National News

President Donald Trump will travel to China this week, accompanied by 16 CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook (More).

The nation’s leading pediatricians group yesterday urged schools to protect free play for children and teens in its first guidance on recess in 13 years.

Robert Stewart

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