Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm, with a high near 87. Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, with a low around 77. Thursday, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 87. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a low around 76. NWS
US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.1%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq -1.2%) ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision today (More).
Local & State News
During a budget workshop, Leon County Commissioners considered some changes to cut expenses if taxpayers vote to roll back property taxes this fall. Details.
Leon County Commissioners want a bigger say in how the Council on Culture and Arts, or COCA, spends local tourist development dollars. Details.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a series of law enforcement-related measures Tuesday, with many of them designed to increase penalties for criminals and give police and prosecutors more options to pursue them. Details
National News
Infant mortality in the US falls to an all-time low of fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births but remains higher than other high-income countries (More).
Federal authorities said yesterday they disrupted an alleged plot targeting an Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, arresting five people and identifying 23 individuals in a related online chat.
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