Tallahassee Reports
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a low around 75.
Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 94. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, with a low around 74.NWS
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.2%) after Treasury announces plans to increase buybacks of long-term debt (More).
Local & State News
The Tallahassee mayoral runoff between Jeremy Matlow and Loranne Ausley will not simply be a replay of the August primary with two candidates instead of four. Details.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers survived Tuesday, as the majority of state legislative seats now turn to the general election where the Democrats have scattered challengers into almost every contest. Details
National News
President Donald Trump nominates aide, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration; Overton has advised Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and has been an outspoken opponent of abortion drug mifepristone (More).
President Donald Trump pauses threat to enact 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days; goods expected to be impacted include wine, honey, hockey sticks, and dairy products (More).
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