The TR Daily Briefs: Friday, September 4, 2026

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 90. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75.
Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.4%) after Fed Gov. Christopher Waller signals support for holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool (More).

Local Sports: With help from a late goal line stop, the Montford Mustangs rallied to escape a hard-fought battle and secure a win over the Cobb Cubs. Details

Local & State News

The Tallahassee Police Department is providing city commissioners with a detailed defense of its use of automated license plate readers, emphasizing both the technology’s role in solving serious crimes and safeguards designed to prevent misuse. Details.

A century-old North Florida meat market is coming to northeast Tallahassee, bringing the traditional neighborhood butcher shop concept to Killearn. Details.

Florida’s State University System Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to ban undocumented students from attending the state’s 12 public universities. Details

National News

Justice Department charges ICE officer who nonfatally shot a Venezuelan man in Minnesota with lying to investigators. (More

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