Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Tuesday, April 14, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, sunny, with a high near 87. Tonight, clear, with a low around 59. Wednesday, sunny, with a high near 88. Wednesday night, a low around 59. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets\u00a0close up (S&P 500 +1.0%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +1.2%) (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n High School Sports: Chiles (12-1) enters the final stretch of the regular season ranked No. 6 in the state of Florida and No. 12 nationally, the highest ranking in Leon County by a wide margin. See rankings.<\/a><\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n On Saturday, April 11, the Tallahassee Democrat reported that School Board chair Marcus Nicolas has accepted the top job at a media company owned by prominent Tallahassee attorney and lobbyist Sean Pittman. In the report, Nicolas said \u201chis new role does not pose a conflict\u201d. However, TR\u2019s research indicates there are several connections between Sean Pittman operated businesses and the Leon County School Board which raise questions about potential conflicts. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia pulled in more than $1.2 million in the first quarter as he seeks a full term in the Cabinet office to which he was appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Details<\/a><\/p>\n Attorney General James Uthmeier raised $1.91 million in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the $336,000 raised by Democratic challenger Jos\u00e9 Javier Rodr\u00edguez, according to numbers posted by the Division of Elections website. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n Rep. Eric Swalwell\u00a0(D, CA-14) says he will resign after House Ethics Committee announces probe into\u00a0sexual misconduct allegations;\u00a0Swalwell exited the California governor\u2019s race\u00a0late Sunday (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n