The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, December 23, 2024

LOCAL NEWS

On December 11th, the Tallahassee city commission voted 4-1 to schedule a hearing to consider the repeal of the ordinance that created the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). The public hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2025. Mayor John Dailey and city commissioners Dianne Williams-Cox, Curtis Richardson, and Jeremy Matlow voted to schedule the public hearing while Commissioner Jack Porter voted no.

LOCAL SPORTS

The Leon County High School fall sports season has come to a close. Provided below is a recap of notable team and individual performances.

FLORIDA NEWS

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics released a report Monday alleging that former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz “regularly” paid women for sex, used illegal drugs and violated state laws.

A federal judge has dismissed a Broward County teen’s challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 Florida law that bars transgender female students from playing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.

NATIONAL NEWS

President-elect Donald Trump suggests the US may retake control of the Panama Canal if the country does not reduce tariffs; the US is the waterway’s leading user, with vessels charged between $0.50 to $300K (More).

House Ethics Committee to release report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL-1) as soon as today after secret Dec. 5 vote (More).

US stock markets close higher Friday (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.0%) following data showing annual inflation in November came in below expectations (More).

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