Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, with a high near 91. Tonight, with a low around 74. Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, with a high near 90. Wednesday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq -0.8%) as the US warns of global sanctions against Iran (More).

Local Sports: High school football returned to the Capital City on Friday night, and Leon County’s teams delivered a statement opening week. Details

Local & State News

Tom Derzypolski will face P.J. Perez in the November runoff for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 after a manual recount increased Derzypolski’s advantage over Talethia Edwards to 15 votes. Details.

The firm conducting Tallahassee’s nationwide search for a new city manager has recommended three candidates for interviews, including the city’s current deputy city manager and two candidates with executive-level government experience outside Florida. Details.

Florida’s cattle ranchers are criticizing President Donald Trump’s move to import 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef to lower prices for consumers. Details

The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. Details

National News

The Trump administration expanded secondary sanctions against Iran yesterday, threatening penalties against foreign countries and companies that do business with Tehran. The move could restrict their access to the US financial system. The Treasury also sanctioned nearly 60 people, entities, and vessels that it says are tied to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, oil trade, and cyber operations. 

Monday, August 24, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm, with a high near 96. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, with a low around 75. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am, with a high near 93. Tuesday night, a 20 percent chance of showers, with a low around 73. NWS

US stock markets rise Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +0.4%), ending volatile week on a high note ahead of expected sanctions against Iran (More).

Local Sports: On Aug. 20, Chiles hosted the first girls golf tournament of the season at Hilaman Golf Course with four Leon County teams competing. Details

Local & State News

The extraordinarily close race for second place in the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 primary has moved to a manual recount Monday morning. According to reports by WCTV and WTXL, Tom Derzypolski holding a 13-vote advantage over Talethia Edwards for a spot in the November runoff. Details.

Two Leon County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were involved in separate crashes less than 24 hours apart over the weekend, including a Friday night collision that killed a pedestrian and a Saturday evening crash that resulted in three people being taken to a hospital. Details.

Florida employers could see another round of decreases in the costs of their workers’ compensation insurance. Details

National News

The trade dispute between the US and Canada escalated sharply over the weekend after last-minute negotiations ended without agreement. A raft of US tariffs on Canadian goods kicked in Friday at midnight, while Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada would apply dollar-for-dollar tariffs going into effect Sept. 8.   

A Texas judge rejected Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial Saturday following his conviction in the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The case drew national attention over the issue of race, even as both legal teams sought to downplay its role in the violence.

Friday, August 21, 2026

Weather: Today, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 94. Tonight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with a low around 74. Saturday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, with a low around 73. NWS

US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.9%, Dow -1.3%, Nasdaq -1.0%) as rising Treasury yields increase borrowing costs (More).

Local & State News

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider authorizing a $9.5 million water and sewer infrastructure project along Bannerman Road when commissioners meet on Aug. 26. Details.

A Lee County public school teacher’s suspension for a comment about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk should be ended and she should receive back pay, an administrative court judge has recommended. Details

The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,470 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida last week, down from a revised count of 5,797 the week ending Aug. 8. Details

National News

FBI agents search the Washington, DC, home of former California Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) and seize electronic devices in probe tied to allegations of sexual assault; raid is reportedly part of a federal civil rights investigation (More).

Walmart shares tumble 9.2% after reporting smallest sales growth in over six years; retailer to use its $2.9B in tariff refunds to lower prices on 11,000 items, including groceries (More).

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a low around 75.
Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 94. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, with a low around 74.NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.2%) after Treasury announces plans to increase buybacks of long-term debt (More).

Local & State News

The Tallahassee mayoral runoff between Jeremy Matlow and Loranne Ausley will not simply be a replay of the August primary with two candidates instead of four. Details.

All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers survived Tuesday, as the majority of state legislative seats now turn to the general election where the Democrats have scattered challengers into almost every contest. Details

National News

President Donald Trump nominates aide, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration; Overton has advised Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and has been an outspoken opponent of abortion drug mifepristone (More).

President Donald Trump pauses threat to enact 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days; goods expected to be impacted include wine, honey, hockey sticks, and dairy products (More).

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 76. Thursday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 98. Thursday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.7%, Dow -0.2%, Nasdaq -1.3%), driven by AI and chip stock sell-offs (More).

Local & State News

Tallahassee voters will return to the polls in November to decide the mayor and two City Commission seats after no candidate captured more than 50% of the vote in any of the three city races Tuesday. Details.

The Chiles volleyball team faced off against North Bay Haven in a non-conference matchup for the first regular-season game of the season. Details.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fended off challenges from 10 other Republicans in Tuesday’s primary to carry his party’s nomination for governor into the general election. Details

State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive, defeated establishment favorite, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, overcoming a vast fundraising disadvantage. Details

National News

Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, seeking to block an early review of broadcast licenses for ABC-owned stations. They say the review is retaliation for programming critical of President Donald Trump and violates the First Amendment.

Ukraine launched roughly 800 drones against Russia yesterday, potentially its second-biggest drone strike since 2025. The attack is the latest example of Ukraine’s monthslong strategy to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations by attacking deep within Russian territory.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 77. Wednesday, a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, with a high near 97. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.5%, Nasdaq -0.3%) as 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.3%, the highest in 19 years (More).

Local & State News

Leon County voters will decide in November whether to amend the county charter to require periodic reviews of community conditions associated with past government policies. Details.

The Division of Elections on Monday morning posted that nearly 1.1 million mail ballots have been returned to county elections offices and more than 818,000 voted in-person at early voting locations. Details

According to AAA, the state’s average price of a gallon of gas was $3.85 on Monday, 1 cent lower than a week earlier and 77 cents more than a year ago. Details

National News

President Donald Trump reportedly threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Iran war; comes as Trump’s 60-day deadline to reach a deal with Iran ends (More).

Uber Eats plans to begin integrating drones into its food delivery services in Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026; company hopes to cut transit times to a maximum of 10 minutes (More).

Monday, August 17, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a low around 78. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 98. Tuesday Night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, with a low around 78. NWS

US stock markets close down Friday (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.2%, Nasdaq -0.3%); slip comes a day after the S&P 500 crossed 7,800 for the first time (More).

Local & State News

ICYMI: TR took a look at the statements and actions by the local candidates and developed an ideology guide to Tallahassee’s city commission elections. Details.

The Tallahassee metropolitan housing market continued to post stronger home price growth than the statewide average in June, even as the number of homes sold declined, according to the latest report from Florida Realtors. Details.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted for judicial review a rewritten version of the title and ballot summary for Amendment 3. Details

National News

Centcom Commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday in light of allegations of poor conditions on the ship. Cooper praised US service members for their role in the war and claimed the Lincoln had among the lowest numbers of mental health cases among US aircraft carriers. 

US health officials inspect Taylor Farms central processing plant in Mexico as part of cyclosporiasis investigation; outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce, linked to nearly 9,500 cases and two deaths (More).

Friday, August 14, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 98. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm, with a low around 77. Saturday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 97. Saturday night showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.7%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.8%); S&P 500 reaches record high amid cooler-than-expected inflation data (More).

Local Sports: With the girls swimming season just around the corner, Tallahassee Reports previews swimmers that we think could have an impact this season.

Local & State News

Leon County teachers earned an average annual wage of $53,226 in 2025, ranking 44th among Florida’s 67 counties, according to a county-by-county wage analysis. Details.

A decline in Florida’s jobless claims slowed as the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,622 first-time applications were submitted last week, 71 more than in the prior week. Details

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday awarded $9 million for infrastructure improvements linked to the Birdon America shipbuilding initiative at the Port of Pensacola. Details

National News

Flock Safety announced new privacy restrictions yesterday for its automated license plate readers following scrutiny over privacy and police misuse. The company will require automated audits and case codes for searches and reduce its default data retention period from 30 days to seven.

US military is sending USS George Washington to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of deteriorating conditions and supplies; the ship has gone over 200 consecutive days without a port call, a modern record (More).

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 96. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Friday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Friday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.3%, Dow -0.0%, Nasdaq +0.5%) after tame inflation report (More).

Local & State News

Find information on candidates and reports related to local elections here: Local Races.

Steve Stewart discusses the state of the city commission races.

With the in-person early voting option in full swing statewide, voting for next week’s primary has surpassed 1 million votes. Details

A trio of federal judges Wednesday grilled an attorney representing the DeSantis administration over how the state terminated people from Florida’s Medicaid program in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details

National News

David Crowley narrowly defeats democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial election, defying recent polls (More).

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave post by end of August to spend time with family, per President Donald Trump; decision comes weeks after Leavitt returned from maternity leave (More).

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 77. Thursday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Thursday night, mostly clear, with a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq -0.6%) (More).

Local & State News

Tallahassee mayoral candidate Daryl Parks’ criticism of opponent Jeremy Matlow’s campaign tactics has drawn the support of a group of local conservatives who say Parks offers a different style of leadership for the city. Details.

Leon County School Board members are grappling with a sharp increase in student discipline actions, sparked by new data showing that suspension and expulsion numbers have nearly doubled at some sites over the last four years. Details.

Pediatricians in Florida are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Details

The state doled out $25,000 to a handful of statewide candidates on Friday, bringing the four-week total for the public campaign finance program to just under $3 million. Details

National News

President Donald Trump hid in a container to switch planes while leaving Turkey last month, US officials have revealed. See footage of Trump boarding an older Air Force One model before covertly exiting via a catering truck. (via YouTube).

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong and moderate David Crowley locked in tight race in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary; scroll for latest results (More).

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 96. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 76. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 97. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.1%, Dow -0.1%, Nasdaq -0.3%) (More).

Local & State News

The Leon County School Board is considering a significant reorganization of its facility footprint, sparked by an urgent need to relocate the district’s Technology and Information Services (TIS) department. Details.

Gas prices eased in Florida over the past week, but areas of South Florida and the Big Bend remain over $4 a gallon while diesel continues to top $5 a gallon statewide. Details

Voting for the Aug. 18 primary surged over the weekend as the in-person “early voting” option became available statewide. Details

National News

President Donald Trump signs executive order to administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines as three separate, spaced-out shots (More).

US emergency oil reserve falls below 300 million barrels for first time since 1983 as war in Iran crunches global oil supplies (More).

Monday, August 10, 2026

Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 95. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Tuesday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm, with a high near 96. Tuesday night, mostly clear, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets rise Friday (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq +1.3%) despite report the US shed 23,000 jobs in July; S&P 500 hits record high (More) .

Local & State News

With Tallahassee’s election day nearing, campaign-finance reports through July 31 show a wide range in fundraising among candidates — with some races appearing highly competitive financially and others dominated by one candidate. Details.

The latest jobs report shows the Leon County June unemployment rate has reached 5.0%. The May unemployment rate was 4.9%. Details.

Steve Stewart discusses the latest teacher salary rankings.

National News

Senate votes 50-49 to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role in a nonacting capacity (More).

Amazon to build a 35-turbine, 7.6 GW natural gas power plant to service a Texas data center; would be the single largest CO2 emitter in the US by a factor of two (More).