{"id":141880,"date":"2026-02-03T12:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/141880\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:51:10","slug":"tuesday-february-3-2026-tallahassee-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/141880\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday, February 3, 2026 \u2013 Tallahassee Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TALLAHASSEE REPORTS<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Tonight, a low around 46. Wednesday, high near 64. Wednesday night, low around 38. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n

LCSO Booking Report 02-02-26: On Monday there were 31 arrests -with 27 individuals incarcerated for crimes that included a carjacking and several domestic assaults. See report here.<\/a><\/p>\n

US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.5%, Dow +1.1%, Nasdaq +0.6%) (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Local & State News<\/p>\n

February growth management meetings feature five projects including Uptown Cottages and a 26,600 sq. ft. fellowship hall.<\/p>\n

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Due to the recent cold weather and resulting higher electric utility bills, the City of Tallahassee announced the launching of the\u00a0Weather Relief Assistance Program (WRAP). Details.<\/a><\/p>\n

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On January 30th, the Tallahassee Police Department welcomed its first class of 24 officers of 2026 following their Swearing-In Ceremony. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n

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After the state halted all initiative petition drives for November, Florida Decides Healthcare said it would turn its attention to a 2028 effort to expand Medicaid.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Officials from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida came to Tallahassee Monday to speak with lawmakers about pending legislation during the annual \u201cMuslim Day\u201d at the Capitol but found conditions far different than in the past.<\/p>\n

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National News<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump is launching a first-of-its-kind\u00a0$12B strategic stockpile<\/a>\u00a0of critical minerals to reduce US reliance on Chinese supplies and protect domestic manufacturers from supply chain disruptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The House is expected\u00a0to vote today on whether to end the partial government shutdown; will consider the Senate\u2019s measure, including a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security\u2014a sticking point for Democrats (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Kid Rock to headline\u00a0Turning Point\u2019s alternative to Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl halftime show (More<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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