Monday, September 14, 2026

Weather: Today, sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 75. Tuesday, sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Tuesday night, mostly clear, with a low around 73. NWS

US stock markets: closed higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +1.0%) to snap a four-day losing streak as oil prices declined for the first time in over a week (More).

Local Sports: The Lincoln Trojans held off a late comeback attempt from the Rickards Raiders to secure a 26-25 victory Friday night at Gene Cox Stadium in a home game for Rickards. Details.

Local & State News

Tallahassee Reports has received a 92.5 out of 100 credibility rating from NewsGuard, an independent media-rating organization. Details.

Leon County is moving forward with a bid to bring the World Athletics Cross Country Championships back to Tallahassee in 2029. Details.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says automated license plate readers have helped reduce crime by over 64% over the last ten years. Details

National News

Average diesel prices in the US surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time ever Friday, climbing to $6.20 yesterday. Commercial trucks, farm equipment, fishing boats, and trains that produce and transport consumer goods run on diesel, tying higher fuel costs to everyday expenses. 

Friday, September 11, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, with a high near 90. Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am, with a low around 74. Saturday, showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm with a high near 91. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets: close down (S&P 500 -0.6%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -0.7%) as oil prices again top $100 per barrel, pushing 10-year Treasury yield to its highest mark since at least October 2023 (More).

Local Sports: Maclay (6-4) erased an early two-set deficit to upset Florida High (3-2) 3-2 in a non-district matchup Thursday night, Sept. 10, overcoming losses in the opening two sets before winning the final three to complete the comeback. Going into the match Florida High was ranked 83 in Florida, while Maclay was ranked 169. Details.

Local & State News

The Leon County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings Tuesday, Sept. 15, on an 18-month moratorium on large-load customer facilities, including large-scale data centers. Details.

First-time jobless claims in Florida showed a slight decline over the prior two weeks as month-to-month business optimism dipped. Details

National News

The American flag is flying at half-staff today as the US recognizes the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm, with a high near 92. Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm with a low around 74. Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, with a high near 91. Friday night, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets: The cost of Brent crude topped $100 per barrel yesterday for the first time since July. US stock markets dropped on yesterday’s news (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.8%, Nasdaq -0.6%).

Local Sports: Led by Liam Minton, the Leon boys golf team posted its strongest team performance of the early season Tuesday, Sept. 8, defeating Florida High and Maclay in a three-team varsity match at Seminole Legacy Golf Club. Details.

Local & State News

A Tallahassee Reports public records request has identified the person who sought Orlando Police Department records involving Tallahassee City Commission candidate Talethia Edwards — records that later became part of the controversial “fake Facebook” political operation connected to the Jeremy Matlow campaign. Details.

The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to suspend the city’s use of automated license plate reader cameras, reversing course just two weeks after a majority of commissioners rejected an effort to begin removing the technology. Details.

The Florida Realtors trade group is getting behind Amendment 3, the major property tax cut on the November ballot, putting $10 million to support the measure. Details

National News

President Donald Trump delivers keynote address at Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, says he will give every citizen $5K if Republicans control Congress (More).

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 74. Thursday, a slight chance of showers before 11am, with a high near 91. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.6%, Dow -1.2%, Nasdaq -0.3%) as oil prices rise and investors await key inflation data due Friday (More).

Local Sports: After falling to Florida High in three sets earlier this season, the Timberwolves flipped the script at home, sweeping the Seminoles 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-21) in a non-conference matchup at Chiles. Details.

Local & State News

The Tallahassee City Commission is set to consider a five-year employment agreement Wednesday with incoming City Manager Karen Jumonville. Details.

Citrus land keeps vanishing from Florida’s landscape, down nearly 21 percent over the past year, according to a federal report. Details

Gas prices in Florida continue to near the $4 mark, while diesel in the state has returned to figures posted during the early stages of the ongoing conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Details

National News

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on roughly $20B of US imports took effect yesterday, targeting hundreds of products, including steel, dairy, appliances, clothing, agricultural equipment, and electronics.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm, with a low around 74. Wednesday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm, with a high near 93. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets (More).

Local Sports: Lincoln High put together a strong first-half performance Friday night at Gene Cox Stadium, but Trinity Christian pulled away in the second half to hand the Trojans a 48-28 loss on Sept. 4. Details The Maclay School swim teams turned in dominant performances Wednesday, sweeping the girls, boys and combined team standings against Lincoln High School and Rickards High School.Details

Local & State News

ON THE CLOCK — PART 1: The Comments. For more than two years, a City of Tallahassee employee working for Commissioner Jeremy Matlow anonymously posted hundreds of comments about City Hall, local political issues and candidates. A TR investigation found that much of that activity occurred during weekday working hours — including dozens of comments during periods when City payroll records show the employee working his regular City schedule. The employee is Ryan Ray, Matlow’s City Commission aide and a prominent figure in local Democratic politics. Details.

Florida legislators will gather one last time ahead of the November elections to go over the state’s financial outlook and sign off on budget amendments that would direct more money into the state’s immigration enforcement activities. Details

National News

Federal investigators yesterday said they have begun collecting evidence from an Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway at Miami International Airport by roughly 1,300 feet Sunday. The incident killed at least five people, injured at least five others, and shut down all runways for several hours.

Friday, September 4, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 90. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75.
Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a low around 75. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.4%) after Fed Gov. Christopher Waller signals support for holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool (More).

Local Sports: With help from a late goal line stop, the Montford Mustangs rallied to escape a hard-fought battle and secure a win over the Cobb Cubs. Details

Local & State News

The Tallahassee Police Department is providing city commissioners with a detailed defense of its use of automated license plate readers, emphasizing both the technology’s role in solving serious crimes and safeguards designed to prevent misuse. Details.

A century-old North Florida meat market is coming to northeast Tallahassee, bringing the traditional neighborhood butcher shop concept to Killearn. Details.

Florida’s State University System Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to ban undocumented students from attending the state’s 12 public universities. Details

National News

Justice Department charges ICE officer who nonfatally shot a Venezuelan man in Minnesota with lying to investigators. (More) 

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 93. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, with a low around 75. Friday showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, with a high near 90. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.5%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +0.5%) (More).

Local Sports: Tallahassee’s high school golf teams competed in boys and girls varsity tournaments Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Capital City Country Club. Details.

Local & State News

The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday to hire longtime city administrator Karen Jumonville as Tallahassee’s next city manager, choosing an internal candidate after a national search that attracted 37 applicants. Details.

Leon County added nearly 1,600 jobs over the past year, outperforming most of Florida’s larger employment centers, according to Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data released Aug. 28. Details.

The Florida Department of Education has started the process to block private schools from receiving Family Empowerment Scholarship funds if they employ, affiliate with or are controlled by a domestic or foreign terrorist organization. Details

Two Florida Democrats who are fighting for their political lives after seeing their congressional seats redistricted voted Tuesday for a resolution denouncing “socialism in all of its forms.” Details

National News

US Central Command said it struck Iranian military targets along the country’s southern coast Tuesday to counter Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships and US forces. The attacks resulted in 14 other fatalities. Iran responded by targeting US military bases in Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait. Most of the missiles and drones were intercepted, and no casualties were reported as of this writing. 

Justice Department requires states to report undocumented immigrants in order to receive federal funding for low-income residents (More).

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Weather: Today, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 75. Thursday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm, with a high near 91. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.7%, Dow -0.8%, Nasdaq -1.0%) as rising bond yields and oil prices weigh on stocks (More).

Local Sports: Florida High put together a strong showing at the Yellow Jacket XC Invitational on Aug. 29 at Thomas County Central Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia, winning the girls team competition while producing the meet’s top individual boys finisher. Details.

Local & State News

Steve Stewart discusses Tallahassee city manager candidates.

As communities across the country debate the use of automated license plate readers, new research provides evidence that the technology can reduce vehicle theft — while also raising questions about whether law enforcement agencies have adequate safeguards to prevent abuse. Details.

Nearly a year and half after the mass shootings on Florida State University’s campus, a victim has filed a negligence lawsuit against the university. Details

National News

US launches new round of strikes against Iran, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of planting more sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz; Jordan says it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles as of this writing (More).

House votes 370-48 to pass bill extending funding by three months in effort to avoid federal government shutdown Oct. 1; the bill already passed the Senate and heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature (More).

Monday, September 1, 2026

Weather: Today, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 74. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm, with a high near 93. Wednesday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -0.7%, Nasdaq -0.1%) as renewed US-Iran fighting pushes oil prices higher; Dow finishes in positive territory for fifth straight month (More).

Local Sports: The Tallahassee Quarterback Club has announced its Week 2 Players of the Week, recognizing standout performances from North Florida Christian, Florida High, Rickards and Maclay. Details.

Local & State News

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has suspended the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s use of automated license plate recognition technology, a move that applies to license plate reader systems generally and is not limited to the controversial Flock Safety camera network. Details.

A Leon County circuit judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit seeking to block or invalidate the City of Tallahassee’s transfer of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital assets to Florida State University. Details.

Amid a growing backlash to license plate reader (LPR) cameras and citing concerns over privacy, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Monday moved to shut down the newly ubiquitous technology on state roads. Details.

Gas prices in Florida continued to cycle, bumping up towards the $4 mark midweek before easing over the weekend. Details

National News

John Ternus takes over as CEO of Apple today, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years at the helm of the $4.6T tech giant. The 51-year-old joined Apple in 2001 and most recently led hardware engineering, overseeing products including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AirPods. 

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns, reportedly after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including over staffing decisions (More).

Monday, August 31, 2026

Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers with a low around 74. Tuesday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm, with a high near 93. Tuesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -0.0%, Nasdaq -0.5%) after new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh suggests interest rates could be raised in September to combat inflation (More).

Local Sports: Week 2 of the high school football season produced a mixed bag for Leon County teams, with Leon and Maclay remaining unbeaten, Rickards and North Florida Christian picking up their first victories, and Godby coming within a point of starting the season 2-0. Details

Local & State News

The partisan attack by PJ Perez raises a policy question because Perez is a social studies teacher at Tallahassee Collegiate Academy (TCA), a public charter high school whose creation resulted directly from a DeSantis administration initiative. Details.

Leon County Commission Chairman Christian Caban has called a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Monday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. to address the recent failure of the county’s Justice Information System and consider steps aimed at preventing similar problems in the future. Details.

One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly. Details

National News

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States had reached a deal to secure access to more than one-fifth of Venezuela’s untapped oil reserves. Hurdles remain, including tens of billions of dollars of investment required to make the fields operational. 

Friday, August 28, 2026

Weather: Today, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 87. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with a low around 72. Saturday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11am, high near 86. Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, with a low around 72. NWS

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.7%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +1.6%) as tech stocks rally (More).

Local Sports: On Aug. 26, the Maclay Marauders hosted the Leon Lions in a non-conference matchup, marking the teams’ first meeting of the regular season. Details

Local & State News

A troubled Leon County technology upgrade has disrupted the local criminal justice system. Details.

This Saturday at 7 on CW the Seminoles will host the New Mexico State Aggies. Get a preview.

Democrats on Thursday called for more investigations and resignations of top state officials after a leaked state grand jury report found Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” Medicaid money in 2024 that ended up in political committees. Details

National News

Federal aviation officials are reportedly working to fire two air traffic controllers who left work an hour early on the day a jet crashed into a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport; the March 22 collision killed two pilots and injured six other people (More).

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm, with a high near 90. Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, with a low around 74.
Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 89. Friday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with a low around 74. NWS

US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.0%, Dow -0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%) as new federal report shows persistent inflation (More).

Local Sports: On Aug. 21, Bolles High School hosted the Cecil Field Summer Classic Cross Country Meet at Cecil Field Golf Course in Jacksonville, Florida with three Leon County schools competing. Details

Local & State News

Former Tallahassee mayoral candidate Daryl Parks has endorsed Loranne Ausley in the November runoff for mayor, potentially giving Ausley an important boost as she and City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow compete for voters who supported Parks in the August primary. Details.

As Leon County Schools reviews financial records related to the Foundation for Leon County Schools, the most recent independent audit currently publicly available on the Foundation’s website identified two “material weaknesses” involving the organization’s financial controls and accounting practices. Details.

Byron Donalds’ selection of state Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate was received with strong enthusiasm by the Florida Republican establishment, but one group expressed concern. Details.

National News

Meta yesterday agreed to pay up to $17.1B and adopt child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram to resolve lawsuits brought by 52 attorneys general over child privacy laws and social media addiction (explore 101).

Federal judge temporarily greenlights executive order restricting mail-in voting; 24 states and Washington, DC, sue to block new US Postal Service policy, which restricts who can receive mail-in ballots to eligible absentee voters (More).