The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, October 19, 2026

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 75. Tonight, clear, with a low around 47. Tuesday, sunny, with a high near 76. Tuesday night, clear with a low around 49. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.1%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq -2.1%) amid drop in tech stocks, last week’s inflation report (More).

Local Sports: The Leon Lions remained undefeated Friday night, improving to 7-0 with a dramatic double-overtime victory over the Lincoln Trojans that ended a 27-year losing streak against their longtime rival. Details

Local & State News

 Two prominent Black leaders with deep ties to Tallahassee are backing Loranne Ausley in her campaign for mayor. Details.

Higher mortgage rates weighed on the Florida housing market during the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest data released Friday. Details

National News

New sanctions against Russia due to take effect yesterday have been paused after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to waive them Friday. Trump’s decision is a reversal of a bill named after deceased Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) that the president signed into law last month. 

Robert Stewart

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