LOCAL NEWS
As part of a Leon County Commission status update on consolidation, the county staff provided information on the public attitudes and prior efforts in Leon County. Provided below is an edited portion of the presentation.
Friday brought the unexpected death of Tallahassee civic and community activist Bob Lotane. Among those who remembered his many contributions to the community was Leon County Commissioner – and onetime Lotane political opponent – Rick Minor.
LOCAL SPORTS
On December 5, the Lincoln Trojans (6–0) took on the Rickards Raiders (3–3) in an exciting non-conference matchup. Lincoln, riding a five game winning streak, entered the night looking to extend their undefeated start to the season.
FLORIDA NEWS
After the proposal died in the House during the 2025 session, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said Monday the Senate will take up his “rural renaissance” plan during the first week of the 2026 legislative session.
NATIONAL NEWS
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in Trump v. Slaughter—a case that could expand presidential authority over independent agencies.
The US unveiled a $12B package yesterday to support farmers affected by trade disruptions, particularly losses from reduced exports to China, which was the third-largest market for US agricultural products in 2024 at nearly $25B annually.
US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.4%, Dow -0.5%, Nasdaq -0.1%) as investors await decision from Federal Reserve’s final two-day policy meeting of the year, which begins today (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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