The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, October 18, 2024

LOCAL NEWS

TR’s 4-week trend analysis (as of Oct 12) shows a 35% spike in property crime incidents driven by auto related property crimes when compared to the same 4-week period in 2023. The report also shows a 34.7% decrease in violent crime incidents during this period.

The October 16th City Commission meeting briefs are now available.

The City Commission vote 4-1 to approve agreements with the firefighter union. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow voted no.

The LaundryCares Foundation in partnership with Wash Around the Clock and US Ventures is excited to announce a collaborative initiative to address the early literacy gap in the Tallahassee community. 

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

Chiles defeats Leon to win third straight district championship volleyball title.

FLORIDA NEWS

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday to keep the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration from threatening TV stations with criminal prosecution for playing Amendment 4 abortion rights commercials.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an order allowing voting-related changes in counties hammered by Hurricane Milton, the second time in less than a month flexibility has been given to supervisors of elections because of catastrophic storm damage.

NATIONAL NEWS

Independent panel investigating July assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump recommends Secret Service to undergo overhaul in findings released yesterday (More) | Read the report (More) 

The last full-scale Kmart in the continental US is set to close Sunday in Bridgehampton, New York, marking the end of an era for the once-iconic retailer. Known for its “Blue Light Specials”—flash discount announcements—and celebrity partnerships, the chain struggled over the years to compete with Walmart, Target, and online retailers.

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.0%, Dow +0.4%, Nasdaq +0.0%); Nvidia shares close at new record (More)

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