Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, May 13 2026
Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 62. Thursday, sunny, with a high near 83. Thursday night, clear, with a low around 56. NWS
US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq -0.7%) (More).
High School Sports: Eighteen Leon County track and field athletes placed top three in their respective events with multiple athletes bringing home state titles. Details.
Local & State News
Facing declining enrollment and increased competition from charter, private and home-school options, the Leon County School Board is considering hiring student recruitment firm Caissa K12 to help bring students back to the district’s public schools. Details.
Based on Florida Department of Education data, Florida’s public school enrollment has stayed largely steady since 2018–19, though some districts saw steep losses while others grew significantly, based on statewide data through 2024–25. Details.
Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and Senate. Details
National News
Inflation outpaced wage growth in April for the first time in three years, according to a Labor Department report released yesterday. Inflation-adjusted hourly wages fell 0.3% year-over-year, as inflation climbed 3.8%—its fastest increase in three years.
President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping; talks expected to cover trade, the war in Iran, energy, and Taiwan (More).
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