The TR Daily Briefs: Friday, January 23, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 73. Tonight, a low around 54. Saturday, a high near 66. Saturday night a low around 56. Sunday, showers after 1pm, high near 72. Sunday night, showers low around 36. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +1.0%), extending Wednesday’s rally after the US reverses European tariff threat over Greenland (More).

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Local & State News

TPD arrests Chicago man in connection with a 2024 fraud investigation that included stolen City of Tallahassee funds. The broad-reaching investigation uncovered a network of coordinated deceit that digitally crossed state and international bounds in an attempt to thwart law enforcement authorities. Read more.

The area on and around downtown Tallahassee’s Adams Street is often a lively nighttime destination for young people. But the mostly student partiers sometimes get out of hand, prompting a concerned response from local property owners. Read more.

Two House tax-cut proposals moved forward Thursday, potentially heading to voters as the Senate weighs property tax relief.

First-time jobless claims in Florida decreased last week as the state prepares to release a December unemployment rate on Friday.

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National News

About half the US population is in the path (w/map) of a winter storm, starting today in Texas and reaching the Northeast by Sunday. A potentially record-breaking cold snap is forecast to follow, with frigid temperatures lingering into next week for millions.

US economy grew 4.4% year over year from July through September—the fastest pace in two years, per revised government data (More).