Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Weather: Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 91. Tonight, patchy fog after 1am with a low around 72. Thursday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 91. Thursday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am with a low around 73. NWS
US stock markets close at record highs (S&P 500 +1.8%, Dow +1.7%, Nasdaq +2.6%), fueled by earnings reports (More).
Local & State News
A local media outlet recently addressed the partisanship of candidates running for local non-partisan races. With most local candidates registered as Democrats, this guide does little for voters who are looking for contrast among the candidates. Details.
State university officials want Congress to pass an antitrust exemption for the NCAA to establish a salary cap, along with transfer and eligibility regulations on student athletic programs. Details
The title and summary of a property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading, and must be redrafted, a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled late Monday. Details
National News
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in Democratic Senate primary race in Michigan as of this writing, ahead of centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D, MI-11); winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers (R, MI-8) in November; see live updates (More).
At least 12 states have reported cyberattacks targeting drinking water and wastewater utilities, with officials investigating whether Iranian-linked hackers were behind some of the incidents. Authorities say drinking water was not contaminated, though some Minnesota residents experienced low-pressure water flow or received boil water notices.
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