Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Wednesday, May 13 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 62. Thursday, sunny, with a high near 83. Thursday night, clear, with a low around 56. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq -0.7%) (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n High School Sports: Eighteen Leon County track and field athletes placed top three in their respective events with multiple athletes bringing home state titles. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n Facing declining enrollment and increased competition from charter, private and home-school options, the Leon County School Board is considering hiring student recruitment firm\u00a0Caissa K12\u00a0to help bring students back to the district\u2019s public schools.\u00a0Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Based on Florida Department of Education data, Florida\u2019s public school enrollment has stayed largely steady since 2018\u201319, though some districts saw steep losses while others grew significantly, based on statewide data through 2024\u201325. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and Senate. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n