Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 76. Thursday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 98. Thursday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75. NWS
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Local & State News
Tallahassee voters will return to the polls in November to decide the mayor and two City Commission seats after no candidate captured more than 50% of the vote in any of the three city races Tuesday. Details.
The Chiles volleyball team faced off against North Bay Haven in a non-conference matchup for the first regular-season game of the season. Details.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fended off challenges from 10 other Republicans in Tuesday’s primary to carry his party’s nomination for governor into the general election. Details
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive, defeated establishment favorite, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, overcoming a vast fundraising disadvantage. Details
National News
Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, seeking to block an early review of broadcast licenses for ABC-owned stations. They say the review is retaliation for programming critical of President Donald Trump and violates the First Amendment.
Ukraine launched roughly 800 drones against Russia yesterday, potentially its second-biggest drone strike since 2025. The attack is the latest example of Ukraine’s monthslong strategy to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations by attacking deep within Russian territory.
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