The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, November 2, 2026

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Monday, November 2, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm with a high near 82. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Tuesday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm with a high near 84. Tuesday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.8%, Dow -1.1%, Nasdaq -2.9%) amid tech sell-off, after earnings misses reported by Amazon and Alphabet (More).

Local Sports: Godby celebrated Senior Night last Friday with a convincing 50-10 victory over Lincoln at Gene Cox Stadium, using a strong offensive performance and a productive first half to take control of the matchup. Details

Local & State News

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency has secured a $23.5 million federal grant to fund major improvements along Tharpe Street. Details.

Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow’s political committee has received a $200,000 contribution from the California-based Green Advocacy Project. Details.

Even with a requested increase for Hurricane Isaias restoration efforts, Florida Power & Light has proposed a slightly lower average monthly bill than previously approved for next year. Details

National News

Voters in the US head to the polls tomorrow, with record numbers of early ballots cast and record spending projected to reach $11.6B, outpacing every other midterm in US history and even narrowly eclipsing the 2024 election cycle.

Robert Stewart

Staff writer at Tallahassee Reports.

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