The TR Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 84. Tonight, patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Wednesday, patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Wednesday night, patchy fog after 4am with a low around 67. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.4%, Dow -1.1%, Nasdaq -0.2%) as investors worry Iran conflict could intensify again (More).

Local & State News

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the March 2026 passenger traffic decreased 11.8% when compared to traffic one year ago. Details.

Florida State University awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely during spring commencement Friday, recognizing a career built on instinct, persistence and a willingness to do things differently. Details.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a new congressional map – drawn by his staff and passed by the Legislature last week – that could help Republicans retain the U.S. House. Details

National News

The US reportedly sank six Iranian military speedboats yesterday, while its ally, the United Arab Emirates, accused Iran of a drone attack, putting the four-week ceasefire between the US and Iran under strain. 

Three passengers dead, others presumed ill after suspected hantavirus outbreak among roughly 150-person cruise; ship has been refused permission to dock (More).

Robert Stewart

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