Tallahassee Reports
Monday, August 24, 2026
Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm, with a high near 96. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, with a low around 75. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am, with a high near 93. Tuesday night, a 20 percent chance of showers, with a low around 73. NWS
US stock markets rise Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +0.4%), ending volatile week on a high note ahead of expected sanctions against Iran (More).
Local Sports: On Aug. 20, Chiles hosted the first girls golf tournament of the season at Hilaman Golf Course with four Leon County teams competing. Details
Local & State News
The extraordinarily close race for second place in the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 primary has moved to a manual recount Monday morning. According to reports by WCTV and WTXL, Tom Derzypolski holding a 13-vote advantage over Talethia Edwards for a spot in the November runoff. Details.
Two Leon County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were involved in separate crashes less than 24 hours apart over the weekend, including a Friday night collision that killed a pedestrian and a Saturday evening crash that resulted in three people being taken to a hospital. Details.
Florida employers could see another round of decreases in the costs of their workers’ compensation insurance. Details
National News
The trade dispute between the US and Canada escalated sharply over the weekend after last-minute negotiations ended without agreement. A raft of US tariffs on Canadian goods kicked in Friday at midnight, while Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada would apply dollar-for-dollar tariffs going into effect Sept. 8.
A Texas judge rejected Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial Saturday following his conviction in the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The case drew national attention over the issue of race, even as both legal teams sought to downplay its role in the violence.
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