The TR Daily Briefs: Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 81. Tonight, clear, with a low around 53. Friday, sunny, with a high near 78. Friday night, clear, with a low around 52. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq +1.1%), boosted by 7.8% jump in SpaceX shares; the company reported $14.6B in third-quarter revenue, up 161% from the year prior (More).

Local Sports: Community Christian School’s volleyball season came to an end Tuesday night, Oct. 20, with a 3-1 loss to Covenant School of Jacksonville in the FHSAA Class 1A regional quarterfinals. Details

Local & State News

California-backed progressive groups want Tallahassee to accelerate its transition from natural gas to renewable energy; recent examples highlight the potential cost to electric utility customers. Details.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has endorsed Loranne Ausley for Tallahassee mayor, joining a growing list of local elected officials, faith leaders and statewide political figures. Details

Senate President Ben Albritton voted to put Amendment 3, the major property tax cut, before the voters, but when he casts his ballot he’ll be voting against the measure. Details

National News

Russia has released American Stephen James Hubbard after nearly five years in prison on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. The deal, announced during a top US envoy’s visit yesterday, appears to signal warming ties between Washington and Moscow.

Robert Stewart

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