Tallahassee Reports
Friday, August 21, 2026
Weather: Today, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 94. Tonight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with a low around 74. Saturday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, with a low around 73. NWS
US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.9%, Dow -1.3%, Nasdaq -1.0%) as rising Treasury yields increase borrowing costs (More).
Local & State News
The Tallahassee City Commission will consider authorizing a $9.5 million water and sewer infrastructure project along Bannerman Road when commissioners meet on Aug. 26. Details.
A Lee County public school teacher’s suspension for a comment about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk should be ended and she should receive back pay, an administrative court judge has recommended. Details
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,470 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida last week, down from a revised count of 5,797 the week ending Aug. 8. Details
National News
FBI agents search the Washington, DC, home of former California Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) and seize electronic devices in probe tied to allegations of sexual assault; raid is reportedly part of a federal civil rights investigation (More).
Walmart shares tumble 9.2% after reporting smallest sales growth in over six years; retailer to use its $2.9B in tariff refunds to lower prices on 11,000 items, including groceries (More).
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