Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Tuesday, May 26, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am with a high near 87. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm with a high near 88. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets enter post-holiday week after closing up Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.6%, Nasdaq +0.2%), driven by signs of potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n The latest jobs report shows the Leon County April unemployment rate was 4.8%. The March unemployment rate was 4.7%. The increase was due to the lack of job growth coupled with a modest increase in the workforce. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Stewart Opinion: In my view, the members of the Leon County School Board should vote against the proposed one-mil property tax increase until taxpayers receive a clear explanation of how existing dollars are being spent and why additional revenue is necessary. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n State budget negotiators agreed late Friday to set aside $50 million to pay for building upgrades at a Tampa college as part of a deal for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. Details<\/a><\/p>\n House and Senate leaders reached a final deal on the state budget late Sunday night, the last step in an extended process that required a special session to complete for the second year in a row. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n Man shot and killed\u00a0after opening fire outside the White House west security gate Saturday evening; one bystander wounded,\u00a0shooter identified as 21-year-old\u00a0Nasire Best\u00a0(More<\/a>).<\/p>\n