Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Monday, May 11 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 89. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 68. Tuesday, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm with a high near 85. Tuesday, night, a 30 percent chance of showers with a low around 64. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets end Friday mostly up (S&P 500 +0.8%, Dow +0.0%, Nasdaq +1.7%) as S&P 500 continues longest weekly winning streak since 2024 (More<\/a>). <\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n The Tallahassee City Commission is preparing to launch a nationwide search for the next city manager following the announced retirement of longtime City Manager Reese Goad. The issue will be addressed during the May 13 city commission meeting. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n After holding steady for three decades, Leon County\u2019s $40 annual solid waste assessment for unincorporated residents could soon increase as officials confront rising costs and a growing reliance on general revenue subsidies. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Responding to a\u00a0New York Times\u00a0report, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged officials have discussed closing the detention center the state calls Alligator Alcatraz. Details<\/a><\/p>\n A bill limiting foreign influence from \u201ccountries of concern,\u201d including adding penalties for businesses and prohibiting surrogacy contracts with Chinese nationals, was signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n President Donald Trump\u00a0called Iran\u2019s response<\/a>\u00a0to the US\u2019 peace proposal \u201ctotally unacceptable.\u201d Further details on the negotiations were not publicly available as of this writing.<\/p>\n