Tallahassee Reports
Friday, July 17, 2026
Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm with a high near 94. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am with a low around 76. Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, with a high near 93. Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am with a low around 74. NWS
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Local & State News
Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced modeling, simulation and testing capabilities for the next generation of shipboard power and energy systems through 2031. Details.
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to impose an 18-month moratorium on new large-scale data center development. Details.
Florida saw a spike in first-time jobless claims coming out of the extended Independence Day holiday weekend. Details
Florida residents face a Monday deadline to register for next month’s primary election. Details
National News
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