Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Wednesday, August 5, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with a high near 91. Tonight, patchy fog after 1am with a low around 72. Thursday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 91. Thursday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am with a low around 73. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets close at record highs (S&P 500 +1.8%, Dow +1.7%, Nasdaq +2.6%), fueled by earnings reports (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n A local media outlet recently addressed the partisanship of candidates running for local non-partisan races. With most local candidates registered as Democrats, this guide does little for voters who are looking for contrast among the candidates. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n State university officials want Congress to pass an antitrust exemption for the NCAA to establish a salary cap, along with transfer and eligibility regulations on student athletic programs. Details<\/a><\/p>\n The title and summary of a property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading, and must be redrafted, a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled late Monday. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n Progressive Abdul El-Sayed\u00a0leads in Democratic Senate primary race in Michigan as of this writing, ahead of centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D, MI-11); winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers (R, MI-8) in November; see live updates (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n