Tallahassee Reports
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Weather: Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am with a high near 87. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm with a high near 88. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. NWS
US stock markets enter post-holiday week after closing up Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +0.2%), driven by signs of potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (More).
Local & State News
The latest jobs report shows the Leon County April unemployment rate was 4.8%. The March unemployment rate was 4.7%. The increase was due to the lack of job growth coupled with a modest increase in the workforce. Details.
Stewart Opinion: In my view, the members of the Leon County School Board should vote against the proposed one-mil property tax increase until taxpayers receive a clear explanation of how existing dollars are being spent and why additional revenue is necessary. Details.
State budget negotiators agreed late Friday to set aside $50 million to pay for building upgrades at a Tampa college as part of a deal for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. Details
House and Senate leaders reached a final deal on the state budget late Sunday night, the last step in an extended process that required a special session to complete for the second year in a row. Details
National News
Man shot and killed after opening fire outside the White House west security gate Saturday evening; one bystander wounded, shooter identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best (More).
Texas primary runoffs to be held today; state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) leads incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R) after nabbing endorsement from President Donald Trump (More).
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