Tallahassee Reports
Thursday, May 21 2026
Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 92. Tonight, mostly cloudy, a low around 72. Friday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, a high near 90. Friday night, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, a low around 73. NWS
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +1.3%, Nasdaq +1.5%) as oil prices fall and US Treasury yields ease (More).
High School Sports: On May 20th, the Lincoln Trojans won the FHSAA 5A state championship with a gritty 5-4 victory over the Winter Springs Bears at Hammond Stadium located in Fort Meyers, FL. Details.
Local & State News
Florida Department of Education data for 2024/25 shows that the Leon County School Board leads the state in the number of assistant principal positions when controlled for the number of students. Details.
The Trump administration has charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy to kill for his alleged role in the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian rescue flights. Details
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly says that if he’s elected in November, he would establish an Office of Civil Rights within the Governor’s Office. Details
National News
The Justice Department yesterday unsealed an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for murder and conspiracy to kill US citizens. The charges stem from the 1996 downing of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban exiles.
Justice Department provides immunity to President Donald Trump, his family members, and businesses as part of settlement with the IRS (More).
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