Tallahassee Reports
Friday, August 7, 2026
Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm with a high near 93. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm with a low around 74. Saturday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 75. NWS
US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.9%, Nasdaq -0.1%).
Local Sports: With several of Leon County’s top boy swimmers graduating, a new group of returners will take over the spotlight during the 2026-2027 season. Details.
Local & State News
The number of single-family residential construction permits issued in July were up 92.3% when compared to July 2025. Details.
Steve Stewart discusses the role of political ideology in the city commission races.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the state will not challenge a Leon County Circuit judge’s finding that the ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 defective and that the Attorney General James Uthmeier is rewriting the language. Details
National News
Dr. Anthony Fauci held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee for refusing to answer questions about COVID-19 pandemic (More).
President Donald Trump signs executive orders restricting birthright citizenship for kids of foreign lobbyists, “birth tourists,” and more (More).
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