Monday, July 13, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 86. Tonight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Tuesday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Tuesday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm with a low around 73. NWS

US stock markets close up Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +0.3%) (More).

Local Sports: For this preview, Tallahassee Reports has selected its top returning runners from Chiles while also highlighting standout returners from other Leon County programs. Details.

Local & State News

 Leon County added more than 1,700 business establishments between 2019 and 2025, posting one of the strongest growth rates among a group of comparable Florida counties and outpacing the statewide average. Details.

Florida citrus growers expressed optimism as the recent growing season topped the forecasts and ended slightly ahead of the production from the prior season. Details

National News

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) passed away unexpectedly Saturday night from an aortic rupture related to cardiac disease, according to a preliminary report from medical examiners. As recently as Friday afternoon, Graham was in Kyiv meeting with Ukrainian lawmakers before returning the next morning. 

The US Postal Service raised the cost of Forever stamps by 4 cents yesterday, up from 78 cents to 82 cents apiece—part of a broader set of price hikes. See other increases here.

Friday, July 10, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 96. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 75.
Saturday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 97. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +1.3%) (More).

Local & State News

Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s aide, Ryan Ray, created a political website in 2024 and is now using the site during his boss’s run for mayor of Tallahassee to criticize Matlow’s opponents – Loranne Ausley and Daryl Parks – and to support candidates friendly to the progressive movement. Details.

First-time unemployment claims in Florida slowed heading into the Independence Day holiday weekend. Details

As of early Thursday morning, 248 mail ballots were returned in 35 county elections offices, according to numbers posted by the Florida Division of Elections. Details

National News

US existing home sales fell 2.4% month over month in June; median home price of $440,600 is up 1.8% from a year ago, an all-time high since records began in 1999 (More).

Iran and the US continue to exchange strikes as Iran buries former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (More).

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 94. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm with a low around 76. Friday, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Friday night, mostly clear, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -1.1%, Nasdaq +0.2%) as the US carries out further strikes on Iran (More).

Local & State News

The latest Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data shows that Leon County economy ranks 37th among the 67 Florida counties in job growth from 2019 to 2025. The data also shows that 2025 Leon County annual wages ranked 13th in Florida. Details.

Steve Stewart discusses the political activities of Matlow’s aid, Ryan Ray.

Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system. Details

National News

The US carried out a new wave of airstrikes against Iran hours after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over.” See live updates here.

Graham Platner—the Democratic candidate for Maine’s Senate race—announced yesterday he will suspend his campaign. The revelation came ahead of a July 13 deadline, and days after a Politico story revealed an allegation of rape by a woman he once dated. (Read the piece; watch her CNN interview.) 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 95. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm, with a low around 76. Thursday, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with a high near 94. Thursday night, mostly clear, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq -1.2%) amid sell-off in semiconductor sector (More).

Local & State News

Three men convicted in a violent 2023 crime spree that left a Tallahassee police officer critically wounded were each sentenced Monday to mandatory life in prison. Details.

WFSU General Manager David Mullins talks retirement, layoffs, and more. Details.

A federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court’s preliminary injunction on Florida’s law banning “woke” instruction at public universities. Details

National News

Multiple blocks in New York City’s Midtown East were cordoned off yesterday and several buildings were evacuated after officials discovered a high-rise building was unstable and at risk of collapse. See footage from inside the complex, where two support beams were found to be buckling, here (scroll to see photos and videos).

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Weather: Today, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm with a low around 76. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 95. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.7%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +1.1%); Dow hits record, driven by AI rally (More).

Local Sports: Tallahassee Reports has selected five boys and five girls to watch during the upcoming high school golf season. Details.

Local & State News

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, was arrested in southern Alabama on drug-related charges, according to Baldwin County jail records. Details.

First Commerce Credit Union recently recognized two Tallahassee students, Cooper Harrell and Delaney Ding, as recipients of the credit union’s 2026 MyWay Scholarship.

A Florida hospitality organization is asking the federal government for leeway for Haitian and Syrian workers in the industry after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively ended their legal status to remain in the country. Details

National News

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza, will transfer power to the US-backed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza as part of ceasefire commitments; administration reiterates demands the group disarms (More).

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Maine’s Senate seat, says his campaign is taking “time to reflect” amid new sexual assault allegation; he denies the allegation (More).

Monday, July 6, 2026

Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, with a low around 77. Tuesday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm, with a high near 93. Tuesday night, mostly clear, with a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets closed on Friday. (More).

Local & State News

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is currently conducting a homicide investigation in the 1900 block of Larette Drive. Details.

Steve Stewart discusses Commissioner Matlow’s comments about Mayor Mamdani.

Florida headed into the Independence Day holiday weekend with three consecutive weeks of declining unemployment claims. Details

National News

“Trump accounts,” tax-favored investment savings accounts for eligible US children, launched July 4; kids born between 2025 and 2028 whose families enroll receive $1K in seed funding (More).

The US men’s national soccer team takes the pitch again this evening, facing Belgium in the World Cup’s Round of 16 in Seattle (Fox, 8 pm ET). The victor faces the winner of tomorrow’s Portugal-Spain matchup (up-to-date bracket).

Friday, July 3, 2026

Weather: Today sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 76. Independence Day, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm with a high near 97. Saturday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.0%, Dow +1.1%, Nasdaq -0.8%) (More).

Local & State News

Tallahassee travelers now have two new nonstop flight options as Breeze Airways began service from Tallahassee International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Details.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time declaring two Islamic groups, various foreign cartels, and an anti-fascism movement as terrorist organizations on the first day a new law allows the state to impose such designations. Details

National News

Tomorrow marks 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The delegates voted for the colonies to break from Great Britain on July 2, then spent two days revising the draft declaration. Many thought we would celebrate Independence Day on July 2 rather than July 4.

US economy added 57,000 jobs in June, below the 115,000 jobs economists expected and the downwardly revised 129,000 jobs added in May (More).

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 73. Friday, sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Friday night, mosstly clear, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.0%, Nasdaq -0.7%) after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is too high; offers no hint on July interest rate decision (More).

Local Sports: Florida High alum Tre Donaldson earned an opportunity at the professional level, signing a two-way contract with the Miami Heat to continue his basketball career in South Florida. Details

Local & State News

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board recently approved five agenda items, including leadership changes, economic development incentives, policy updates and steps toward advancing two major transportation projects. Details.

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club has announced its 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup, bringing a collection of championship coaches, former NFL players, and college football personalities to Tallahassee for its 77th season. Details.

The Board of Governors approved Stuart Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida. Details

National News

The US will not renew US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which President Donald Trump signed in 2018; will instead renegotiate with each country before the trade deal expires in 2036 (More).

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Weather: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 72. Thursday, sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Thursday night, mostly clear, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +1.5%); S&P 500, Nasdaq post best quarter since 2020 (More).

Local & State News

The race for Tallahassee’s mayor took center stage as candidates gathered at the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) June luncheon held at the Capital City Country Club. Details.

State general revenue collections for May exceeded expectations by $231.8 million, driven by sales tax and earnings on state investments. Details

Florida’s local law enforcement agencies have been required by state law to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement for over a year. Details

National News

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 yesterday to strike down President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. The order would have withheld citizenship from babies born to undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors (9% of births in 2023, or 260,000 babies).

Three of the nation’s largest egg producers agreed yesterday to settle allegations that they artificially inflated egg prices during bird flu outbreaks between 2022 and 2025.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm with a high near 96. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm with a low around 78. Wednesday, sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Wednesday night, clear, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.2%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +2.1%); Dow secures first close above 52,000 (More).

Local & State News

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the May 2026 passenger traffic decreased 8.9% when compared to traffic one year ago. Details

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget (HB 5001E) of his tenure Monday, vetoing $810 million from a $117.6 billion spending plan. Details

National News

The Supreme Court yesterday gave the executive branch power to fire most independent agency officials without cause, except for Federal Reserve leaders. 

NASA is preparing for a first-of-its-kind mission to save a telescope in orbit from falling to Earth. The mission could begin as soon as 6:23 am ET today.

Monday, June 29, 2026

Weather: Today, a 10 percent chance of showers with a high near 97. Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm with a low around 78. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms likely with a high near 95. Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm with a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets slightly Friday (S&P 500 -0.1%, Dow -0.1%, Nasdaq -0.2%), driven by a slide in chipmaker stocks; tech-heavy Nasdaq down 4.6% on the week (More).

Local & State News

Is this a good move for his campaign? Matlow embraces NYC mayor, attacks Democratic party. Details.

Steve Stewart discusses controversial statement made by city commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson.

Undocumented students wouldn’t be admitted to the state’s public universities under a proposal reviewed by the State University System Board of Governors on Thursday. Details

National News

US Supreme Court is expected to release opinions today, possibly including a ruling on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order (More).

Iran strikes US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and threatens to halt peace talks with the US; comes after US struck Iranian targets last week in response to Iran’s alleged drone attack on a Singaporean-flagged ship (More).

Friday, June 26, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm with a high near 91. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, with a low around 75. Saturday, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm with a high near 94. Saturday night. mostly clear, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.0%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq -0.5%) (More).

Local & State News

Steve Stewart discusses false statements related to hospital deal.

One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down. Details

Unemployment claims in Florida dropped for a second consecutive week, but remained close to the weekly average since the start of the year. Details

National News

The Supreme Court handed down two immigration rulings yesterday, allowing the Trump administration to revive a border asylum policy and immediately move forward with ending deportation protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria.

US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index—key inflation metric monitored by the Fed—rose 4.1% year over year in May, highest level in three years (More).