LOCAL NEWS
A public hearing on proposed construction along Thomasville Road in the Midtown area drew about 125 people Tuesday night. Most if not all were opposed to the Florida Department of Transportation’s plans to remove the center left-turn lane.
City Manager Reese Goad recently announced the promotion of Dr. Karen Jumonville to Deputy City Manager. The press release noted, “This move will further efforts toward the City of Tallahassee’s strategic goals. In line with the City’s core values, this staffing change reflects an investment in employee excellence and focus on providing exceptional service to citizens. It will enhance internal efficiencies without any increase to the budget.”
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
On Mar. 4, the Rickards (20-4) girls basketball season came to an end with a loss to American Heritage (21-8) in the semifinals of the FHSAA 4A state tournament. The Raiders made an impressive run in the state tournament and finished the season with a record of 20-4.
FLORIDA NEWS
While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking down on illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday helped launch the 2025 legislative session by calling for revamping the ballot-initiative process, curbing property taxes and revisiting gun laws.
NATIONAL NEWS
President Donald Trump delivers address to Congress over trade, Ukraine, the economy, and more, while setting the record for longest address to a joint session of Congress in modern history; see key takeaways (More).
A group of investors led by American asset management giant BlackRock has agreed to buy majority stakes in two strategic ports at both ends of the Panama Canal. The nearly $23B deal places two of the four major ports along the 51-mile canal more firmly within US influence.
US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.2%, Dow -1.6%, Nasdaq -0.4%); S&P 500 wipes out postelection gains as investors assess US tariffs (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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