Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Wednesday, July 15, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 92. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 74. Thursday, mostly sunny with a high near 93. Thursday night partly cloudy, with a low around 76. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets: close up (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.0%, Nasdaq +1.0%) after cooler-than-expected inflation report; consumer price index fell 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop since April 2020 (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n Local Sports: Former Lincoln High School standout and Florida State first baseman Myles Bailey took the next step toward a professional baseball career on Saturday, July 11, when the Chicago Cubs selected him with the 75th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Details<\/a><\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, over the last four months there have been 243 permits issued, the highest four-month total since May-August 2023. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n More than 1.4 million ballots have been sent out for the August primary, according to the state Division of Elections. Details<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0A lengthy list of groups designated by the state as \u201cdomestic terrorist organizations\u201d is on hold until state law enforcement establishes regulations to implement the changes from a new state law. Details <\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n Supreme Court Justices\u00a0Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before House Appropriations Committee to call for increased security funding, citing threats to their families (More<\/a>)\u00a0.<\/p>\n