Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75. Thursday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm, with a high near 91. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, low around 74. NWS
US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.7%, Dow -0.8%, Nasdaq -1.0%) as rising bond yields and oil prices weigh on stocks (More).
Local Sports: Florida High put together a strong showing at the Yellow Jacket XC Invitational on Aug. 29 at Thomas County Central Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia, winning the girls team competition while producing the meet’s top individual boys finisher. Details.
Local & State News
Steve Stewart discusses Tallahassee city manager candidates.
As communities across the country debate the use of automated license plate readers, new research provides evidence that the technology can reduce vehicle theft — while also raising questions about whether law enforcement agencies have adequate safeguards to prevent abuse. Details.
Nearly a year and half after the mass shootings on Florida State University’s campus, a victim has filed a negligence lawsuit against the university. Details
National News
US launches new round of strikes against Iran, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of planting more sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz; Jordan says it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles as of this writing (More).
House votes 370-48 to pass bill extending funding by three months in effort to avoid federal government shutdown Oct. 1; the bill already passed the Senate and heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature (More).
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