‘Alcatraz’ Access Lawsuit Rejected

‘Alcatraz’ Access Lawsuit Rejected

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility. Judge Jonathan Sjostrom on Friday sided […]

The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, January 5, 2026

The TR Daily Briefs: Monday, January 5, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Monday, January 5, 2026 Weather: Today, mostly cloudy, high near 66 and a low around 50. Tuesday, sunny, with a high near 73. NWS US stock markets end the first trading day of the new year mixed (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq 0.0%); analysts project around 11% growth for the S&P 500 in […]

North Florida Rep. Dunn Releases Statement on Venezuela

North Florida Rep. Dunn Releases Statement on Venezuela

Dr. Neal Dunn, the U.S. representative for Florida’s 2nd congressional district, released a statement supporting the recent action by the Trump administration in Venezuela. “This week, the United States military successfully captured Nicolás Maduro, the illegitimate dictator of Venezuela. For years, the Maduro regime has enabled drug trafficking operations that poisoned American communities and turned […]

The TR Daily Briefs: Friday, January 2, 2026

The TR Daily Briefs: Friday, January 2, 2026

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Friday, January 2, 2026 Weekend Weather: Today, a high near 70, nighttime low around 55. Saturday thunderstorms, high near 72, nighttime low 51. Sunday, sunny, high near 66 with nighttime low around 45. NWS US stock markets closed down Wednesday (S&P 500 -0.7%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -0.8%), but overall advance in 2025; Nasdaq rises […]

Tallahassee Autumn Weather Summary, Winter Expectations

Tallahassee Autumn Weather Summary, Winter Expectations

The National Weather Service provided the following Autumn weather summary and a look ahead to Winter expectations. Autumn Climate Summary: Tallahassee experienced its 2nd driest autumn (September-October-November) on record at 1.59 inches, trailing 1931 at 1.14 inches. The 2025 seasonal accumulation was 9.66 inches below normal! There were only 10 days of measurable rain of […]

After Minnesota Fraud Allegations, HHS Orders States to Justify Child Care Spending

After Minnesota Fraud Allegations, HHS Orders States to Justify Child Care Spending

By Shauneen Miranda, Florida Phoenix WASHINGTON — States must now provide “justification” that federal childcare funds they receive are spent on “legitimate” providers in order to get those dollars, President Donald Trump’s administration announced.  The Tuesday shift in policy came following allegations of fraud in Minnesota’s child care programs, which prompted the U.S. Department of Health and […]

The TR Daily Briefs: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The TR Daily Briefs: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Today’s Weather: Sunny, with a high near 55. Tonight Clear, with a low around 33. New Year’s Day sunny, with a high near 64. NWS US stock markets: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly on December 30, 2025. The index closed at 48,367.06, marking a decline of 94.87 points, […]

Six Supreme Court Finalists Teed Up

Six Supreme Court Finalists Teed Up

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose from among six finalists — including five current or former appellate judges — to replace longtime Justice Charles Canady on the Florida Supreme Court. Canady, a conservative mainstay on the court since 2008, announced last month that he was stepping […]