Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather: Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 88. Tonight a 30 percent chance of showers with a low around 72. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, with a high near 91. Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a low around 73. NWS

US stock markets rise Friday (S&P 500 +0.7%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +1.0%); Amazon shares rise almost 16% as cloud service sales jump by more than 37% year-over-year (More).

Local & State News

Voters in Florida House District 9’s Republican primary will choose between first-time candidates Jibri Knight and Tracy Robinson on Aug. 18, with the winner advancing to face Democratic incumbent Allison Tant in the November general election. Details.

Check out the voting guide for the Tallahassee mayoral race and the two city commission races. Details.

A shared federal database has provided evidence to charge a Canadian citizen with voting illegally in Florida seven times, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced, chastising a federal judge who has shut down that same database for most of the country. Details

National News

President Donald Trump announced a pause in US strikes against Iran Saturday, citing “rapid” progress toward a deal to end the monthslong war.

The nation’s first ban on tools allowing users to generate nonconsensual “nudified” content from images or video of fully clothed people went into effect in Minnesota Saturday, after a judge denied a last-minute suspension request from Elon Musk. A hearing is set for Aug. 19 to decide whether to pause the ban while legal challenges proceed.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather: Today, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm with a high near 93. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm with a low around 74. Saturday, showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 86. Saturday night, Showers and thunderstorms, low around 73. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.7%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +2.8%) (More).

Local Sports: On July 23rd, Chiles Alum Tyler Correa posted that he has officially committed to continue his college baseball career at Florida State University. Details.

Local & State News

Voter Info City Commission Seat 5: Incumbent City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox is seeking a third term representing Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 after first winning election in 2018. Her challengers include Tiffany Hill and Dot Inman-Johnson. Details.

Former House Speaker Paul Renner is attempting to climb up the polls and drag down U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in the Republican gubernatorial primary, but he’s also trained his sights at Dr. Anthony Fauci. Details

The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,806 initial Florida unemployment claims were filed last week, down from a revised count of 6,281 the week ending July 18 and 7,334 the week ending July 11. Details

National News

US economy slowed to 1.5% growth in Q2, while US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index—key inflation metric monitored by the Fed—fell to 3.7% year over year in June, down from 4.1% in May (More).

Authorities investigate whether Iran was responsible for cyberattacks on more than 30 water plants in Minnesota this week (More).

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm with a high near 94. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am with a low around 75.
Friday, a chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am with a high near 92. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.5%, Dow -2.2%, Nasdaq -1.7%) (More).

Local & State News

Matlow held a press conference that was marked by a striking contrast between his plea for political civility and a series of pointed personal attacks against his opponent. Details.

Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 candidates gathered Tuesday for a forum hosted by the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA). Details.

Sales have been brisk for state lottery games after a brief period where inflation apparently caused consumers to dial back purchases of scratch-off tickets. Details

National News

Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer over 100 questions during a Senate committee hearing yesterday on COVID-19’s origins, citing concerns that Republicans could use his testimony against him. 

Saudi Arabia confirmed yesterday it publicly joined the US’ military campaign against Iran. The kingdom participated in a joint strike on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, reportedly killing at least 20 combatants.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm with a high near 98. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm with a low around 78. Thursday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm with a high near 94. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq -0.2%) (More).

Local & State News

The Leon County School Board approved a $615 million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year Tuesday, adopting a spending plan that reflects declining enrollment, shrinking reserves and difficult cost-cutting decisions. Details.

City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox won the NEBA straw poll held for Seat 5 with 87% of the vote. Details.

Florida’s newest guidelines warn against prescribing psychotropic medications for children, echoing the Make America Healthy Again movement’s push to impose changes on childhood health care. Details

National News

President Donald Trump eulogizes the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at memorial service in Washington, DC (More, w/photos).

Teen receives life sentence without parole for fatally shooting four people in 2024 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School (More).

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 97. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 78. Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm with a high near 98. Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.0%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq -0.2%) (More).

Local & State News

Daryl Parks held a press conference today to address what he described as “deeply troubling” revelations regarding the campaign tactics used by his opponent, Mr. Matlow. Parks accused the Matlow campaign of employing online manipulation and misleading tactics designed to “confuse voters” and “divide our city”. Details.

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the June 2026 passenger traffic decreased 5.4% when compared to traffic one year ago. Details.

Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will remain on the Aug. 18 primary ballot after a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled Monday his opponent, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, didn’t prove he lived outside the state within the last seven years. Details

National News

More than 300,000 Haitians and roughly 4,000 Syrians have lost their ability to work and live in the US legally after a temporary protected status expired yesterday. The lapse comes after a Supreme Court ruling in June empowered the Trump administration to end protections.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino, who oversaw controversial 2025 logo redesign, to step down, remain in advisory role until October (More).

Monday, July 27, 2026

Weather: Today, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm with a high near 98. Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm, with a low around 79. Tuesday, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Tuesday night, with a low around 80. NWS

US stock markets end Friday mixed (S&P 500 +0.1%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq -0.6%) (More).

Local & State News

Following an exclusive story by Tallahassee Reports, the campaign manager for Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow, Kristellys Estanga, has resigned. Details.

Private text messages that were recently posted on social media reveals a behind the scenes look at the reaction of the Jeremy Matlow campaign when they realized their efforts to conceal the use of a fake Facebook page was about to be exposed. Details.

The Florida chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police is the latest public safety organization to oppose Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment designed to provide property tax relief to homeowners but which critics allege could radically reduce revenues for local government essential services, including public safety. Details

National News

President Donald Trump pauses bombing campaign against Iran on Friday, hours after reportedly being briefed on strains to the US weapons supply (More).

Maine Democrats formally select Troy Jackson as their new Senate candidate, replacing Graham Platner; Jackson is a former state lawmaker and logger who campaigned alongside Platner (More).

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather: Today, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm with a high near 97. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Saturday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm, with a high near 95. Saturday Night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.2%, Dow -1.0%, Nasdaq -2.2%) over Iran concerns, tech stock sell-off (More).

Local & State News

Incumbent City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox is seeking a third term representing Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 after first winning election in 2018. Her challengers include Tiffany Hill and Dot Inman-Johnson. Details.

Tallahassee Reports has learned that mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow and his campaign manager are tied to a fake Facebook page designed to impact local elections. Details.

Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18 percent, according to recently released data. Details

National News

Global oil prices topped $100 per barrel for the first time since May yesterday. The milestone came after Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, where they recently announced a blockade.

US weekly jobless claims drop to 187,000 last week; figure is the fewest since September 1969 (More).

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather: Today, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Friday, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. with a high near 96. Friday night, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets: close lower (S&P 500 -0.1%, Dow -0.0%, Nasdaq -0.6%) (More).

Local Sports: With the high school volleyball season just around the corner, Tallahassee Reports has picked five teams that we think could have a successful season based on their returning players and the success they had during the 2025-2026 season. Details.

Local & State News

There are six candidates on the ballot competing for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3. The candidates include Darryl Alfred Jr., Tom Derzypolski, Talethia O. Edwards, Maxwell Herrle, PJ Perez, and Norm Roche. Details.

The Florida Board of Education unanimously approved Henry Mack as the state’s new education commissioner on Wednesday. Details

High school students headed to college will have their disciplinary records transferred to the institution they attend, a policy prompted by the Legislature’s post-Florida State University shootings higher education safety package. Details

National News

President Donald Trump yesterday announced a multibillion-dollar deal to provide Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear program—and a potential pathway to enrich its own uranium. 

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, threatening to bring storm surge up to 3 feet; see storm’s path toward Texas by Friday (More, scroll for map).

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm with a high near 92. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Thursday, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Thursday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq +1.3%) (More).

Local & State News

Steve Stewart interviewed mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow.

The City of Tallahassee and Florida State University have filed motions to dismiss a case surrounding the transfer of the hospital. Details.

The Florida Department of Education is poised to direct all school districts to incorporate rules regarding artificial intelligence in their internet safety guidelines. Details

National News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testified before a key Senate committee yesterday, advocating for the Trump administration’s request of $1.5T, including $67.1B in immediate funding to help cover the costs of the Iran war. Hegseth estimated the war has cost $37.5B to date. See takeaways here.

CVS Pharmacy to begin filling pet prescriptions at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide (More).

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, high near 87. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight with a low around 77. Wednesday, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am with a high near 90. Wednesday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm with a low around 76. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -0.0%) (More).

Local Sports: As the 2026–2027 boys high school cross country season approaches, Tallahassee Reports has made a list of five returning runners that could make an impact during the 2026-2027 season based on their performance from last season. Details

Local & State News

A new St. Pete Polls survey suggests the race for Tallahassee mayor remains highly competitive, with former state Sen. Loranne Ausley holding a narrow lead over City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow. Details.

The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers into key leadership positions this week, elevating two deputy chiefs, one major and five captains as the agency navigates a period of significant workforce transition across city government. Details.

For the first time since the end of 2024, Florida’s unemployment rate went down last month. Details

A tropical storm watch was in place from Florida’s western border to Mississippi on Monday due to a depression expected to become a named storm later in the day. Details

National News

FBI arrests Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, accuses him of planting an incendiary device and setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City (More).

Food and Drug Administration says test result linking Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis outbreak was a false positive but maintains the company could still be tied to the intestinal illness (More).

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms. High near 88. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am, a low around 75. Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, high near 88. Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, a low around 77. NWS

US stock markets close down Friday (S&P 500 -1.0%, Dow -0.8%, Nasdaq -1.4%), as AI competition from China fuels sell-off of chip stocks (More).

Local & State News

TPD crime incident numbers for June 2026 are in. For the month of June, property crime incidents were down when compared to June 2025, however violent crimes were up. Details.

On July 14, Leon County Government and the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) recognized outstanding neighborhoods and neighbors through the 45^th Annual Neighborhood Recognition Program. Details.

A new poll of likely midterm election voters in Florida shows Republicans maintaining steady leads in the marquee gubernatorial and Senate races on the ballot in November. Details

National News

Three US service members were killed in Iranian strikes since Friday—two in a strike Friday in Jordan and a third in northern Iraq Saturday. One service member based in Jordan is still missing as of this writing (see alleged video of the strike).

Spain topped Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final yesterday, winning the global tournament for the second time and the first since 2010. The win denied Argentina back-to-back titles, a feat that hasn’t happened since Brazil in 1958-62.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm with a high near 94. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am with a low around 76. Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, with a high near 93. Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.2%, Nasdaq -1.5%) (More).

Local & State News

Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced modeling, simulation and testing capabilities for the next generation of shipboard power and energy systems through 2031. Details.

The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to impose an 18-month moratorium on new large-scale data center development. Details.

Florida saw a spike in first-time jobless claims coming out of the extended Independence Day holiday weekend. Details

Florida residents face a Monday deadline to register for next month’s primary election. Details

National News

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a daily pill shown to help lower cholesterol levels by up to 60% in fewer than six months—a result previously only achieved with more expensive injectable drugs.

President Donald Trump calls for Congress to pass his SAVE America bill in address to the nation; alleges conspiracy to downplay vulnerabilities in US voting systems and Chinese election meddling (More).