Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Friday, August 7, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm with a high near 93. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm with a low around 74. Saturday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm, with a high near 92. Saturday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm with a low around 75. NWS<\/a><\/p>\n US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.9%, Nasdaq -0.1%).<\/p>\n Local Sports: With several of Leon County\u2019s top boy swimmers graduating, a new group of returners will take over the spotlight during the 2026-2027 season. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n The number of single-family residential construction permits issued in July were up 92.3% when compared to July 2025. Details.<\/a><\/p>\n Steve Stewart discusses the role of political ideology in the city commission races. <\/p>\n Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the state will not challenge a\u00a0Leon County Circuit judge\u2019s\u00a0finding that the ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 defective and that the Attorney General James Uthmeier is rewriting the language. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n Dr. Anthony Fauci\u00a0held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee for refusing to answer questions about COVID-19 pandemic (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n