Tallahassee Reports
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Tonight, patchy dense fog after 1am with a low around 68. Friday, a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm, with a high near 81. Friday night, cloudy during the early evening with a low around 56.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.6%, Dow +3.0%, Nasdaq +1.4%) as Brent crude oil prices dip below $95 per barrel to hit their lowest point in two months (More)
Local Sports: Two members of Maclay School’s varsity cheerleading squad will represent their school on a national stage this Thanksgiving after being selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Details
Local & State News
An analysis of Tallahassee’s mayoral election results shows that strong support from Southside and student-area voters propelled Jeremy Matlow to a narrow victory over Loranne Ausley, overcoming significant opposition in Northeast Tallahassee. Details.
Leon County voters approved two school funding referendums Tuesday, November 3, extending an existing half-cent sales tax and authorizing a new property tax levy. Details.
The wipeout of Republicans nationally could be felt for several election cycles, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday, after one of the worst election nights for the GOP in decades. Details
Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Wednesday he’ll convene a special legislative session in the next two months to install the large property tax cut approved by voters Tuesday evening. Details
National News
Midterm election results continued to roll in yesterday, with Democrats winning 54 seats in the Senate and 240 seats in the House as of this writing. The party also holds a narrow lead in some races previously considered GOP strongholds. Details.
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