The TR Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 89. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Wednesday, mostly cloudy, high near 91. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am, low around 68. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.1%, Dow -0.1%, Nasdaq +0.2%) (More).

Local & State News

The City of Tallahassee’s Electric and Gas Utility is moving forward with plans to significantly expand renewable energy generation and battery storage capacity by the end of the decade. Details.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday that would drastically alter several U.S. House districts in Central and South Florida. Details

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal in a case involving the Leon County School District that inspired Florida’s new laws regarding the teaching of gender and sexuality in the classroom. Details.

National News

White House Correspondents’ Association dinner suspect is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, among other charges (More).

Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the US ends war and removes naval blockade; punts on nuclear negotiations to unspecified later date (More).

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