Tallahassee Reports
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 70. Thursday, sunny, with a high near 90. Thursday night, clear, with a low around 68. NWS
US stock markets: closed down on the news (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -0.8%).
Local Sports: Chiles, Leon, Florida High and Lincoln competed in a varsity boys golf regular-season event Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Hilaman Golf Course in Tallahassee. Details
Local & State News
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to halt plans for an automated school-zone speed enforcement program, rejecting vendor bids and effectively ending an initiative the county had been developing for nearly a year. Details.
ON THE CLOCK — PART 3: Where Florida Law and City Policy Draw the Line. A Tallahassee police officer was investigated & suspended for a controversial social media post. Is Ryan Ray being protected by Commissioner Matlow? Details.
Gov. Ron DeSantis eventually got the Legislature to put his property tax cut measure on the ballot, but he’s not on board with a different amendment backed by GOP leaders in his party. Details
National News
The US has deployed weapons in orbit, officials revealed Monday, marking the first public acknowledgment of US space-based weapons. Officials offered few details, describing them as “on-orbit space control weapons” designed to protect against hostile action.
FBI thwarts an “imminent” mass casualty attack planned by 21-year-old Pennsylvania man who pledged allegiance to ISIS, Justice Department says (More).
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