The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, January 17, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Superintendent Hanna addressed school voucher advocate during LCS workshop.

Local officials have voted against a plan to purchase part of Tallahassee’s Railroad Square. But the vote leaves the door open for a potential future partnership between the Southside Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and a group of people working to revitalize the local arts district.

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

Two Florida High basketball alumni are excelling at the collegiate level. Both Anthony Robinson and Tre’ Donaldson have secured starting roles at major basketball programs.

FLORIDA NEWS

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was named Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who is in line to become President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state.

NATIONAL NEWS

The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals a significant shift in cancer trends. The overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022, preventing approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, cancer rates are rising among women and younger adults, with women under 50 now having cancer rates 82% higher than men, up from 51% in 2002.

Senate confirmation hearings continue, including for treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent and interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum; see recap (More) 

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.2%, Nasdaq -0.9%) (More).

TALLAHASSEE WEATHER