Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Friday, June 12, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm with a high near 95. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Saturday, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm, with a high near 96. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a low around 76. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.8%, Dow +1.9%, Nasdaq +2.5%) after President Donald Trump calls off Iran strikes (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n Documents prepared for an upcoming budget workshop reviewed the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, which totals $420.8 million \u2014 a 4.8% increase over the current fiscal year budget. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Florida saw a jump in first-time jobless claims last week, ending a three-week slide. Details<\/a><\/p>\n Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n President Donald Trump\u00a0canceled plans<\/a>\u00a0yesterday to strike Iran, citing progress in diplomatic negotiations. The announcement came hours after Trump said the US would soon be \u201ctaking\u201d Kharg Island, likening the plan to the US operation in Venezuela.<\/p>\n