The TR Daily Briefs: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Thursday, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Thursday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.1%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +0.0%) (More).

Local & State News

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the April 2026 passenger traffic decreased 8.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. Details.

A federal grant program intended to protect children and families from the dangers of lead-based paint has become the focus of growing controversy in Tallahassee. Details.

State general revenue collections for April exceeded expectations by $158.9 million, even with sales tax coming in under the forecast, according to a report released Monday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. Details

Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot. Details

National News

Steve Hilton (R, 26%) and Xavier Becerra (D, 25%) lead in tight primary race for California governor as of this writing; see results (More)

Incumbent Karen Bass (D, 36%) leads Los Angeles mayoral race, with Spencer Pratt (R, 29%) in second place as of this writing; see results (More

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