Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm, with a high near 90. Tonight, a slight chance of showers before 1am, with a low around 74. Thursday, a slight chance of showers, with a high near 91. Thursday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 74. NWS
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.3%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +0.7%) ahead of Nvidia earnings report today (More).
Local Sports: High school volleyball is officially underway in the Capital City, and the first full weekend of the 2026 season gave Leon County four teams a demanding early test. Details
Local & State News
For businesses in Tallahassee’s Market District, Aug. 31 can’t come soon enough. That is the day all roads in the district are scheduled to re-open. Details.
The votes have been cast in the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 primary, but the controversy surrounding a fake Facebook page used to attack candidate Talietha Edwards is continuing to generate questions about the campaign tactics employed by the city’s progressive political network. Details.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, tapped state Sen. Bryan Avila of Miami as his running mate, who will become lieutenant governor if they win the general election in November. Details
National News
Country music legend Dolly Parton died yesterday at age 80 after a battle with cancer. The singer-songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist published about 3,000 musical titles, including 25 No. 1 country hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” See the stories behind some of her greatest hits.
Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC), sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, defeats primary challenge to appear on November ballot, boosted by endorsement from President Donald Trump (More).
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