The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, October 12, 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 87. Tonight, clear, with a low around 64. Tuesday, sunny, with a high near 88. Tuesday night, clear, with a low around 63. NWS

US stock markets close higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.8%, Nasdaq +0.6%) after President Donald Trump says Russia will lift diesel export restrictions (More).

Local & State News

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will visit Tallahassee on Sunday, October 18, for a political rally featuring Florida State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat who recently endorsed Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow. Details.

Hurricane Isaias made tore through Florida’s western Gulf Coast on Friday evening, bringing storm surge, heavy winds and plenty of rain. Now the region is assessing the damage and starting the recovery process. Details

Citrus growers continue to express optimism for future harvests even as the first forecast for this season indicates production will be down nearly 19 percent from the prior season’s crop. Details

National News

Department of Justice is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News violated antitrust laws after networks suspended White Housespect coverage; decision came after President Donald Trump banned three news outlets (More).

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