Tallahassee Reports
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am with a low around 54. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers before 8am with a high near 76. Wednesday night, low around 60. NWS
US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +1.2%, Dow +1.4%, Nasdaq +1.4%), oil prices fall as President Donald Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days (More).
Local & State News
During the Leon County School Board agenda review meeting on Monday, elected officials responded with support and frustration to Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to cut $7.8 million from the 2026/27 budget. Details.
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the February 2026 passenger traffic decreased 7.2% when compared to traffic one year ago. Details.
Florida’s ban on cultivated meat will remain in effect after a federal appeals court upheld the law in a ruling released Monday.
State university leaders kicked off efforts Monday to ensure college sports in Florida is competitive and sustainable amid the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics.
National News
New York’s LaGuardia Airport was closed for hours yesterday after an arriving Air Canada airplane carrying 76 people collided with a fire truck Sunday night. Two pilots were killed, and more than 40 people—including two people aboard the fire truck—were injured, some critically.
US Supreme Court hears case on mail-in ballots, could limit states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day but postmarked day of or beforehand (More).