Tallahassee Reports<\/p>\n
Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/p>\n
Weather: Today, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 97. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a low around 75. US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.2%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.2%)\u00a0after Treasury announces plans to increase buybacks of long-term debt (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n Local & State News<\/p>\n The Tallahassee mayoral runoff between Jeremy Matlow and Loranne Ausley will not simply be a replay of the August primary with two candidates instead of four.\u00a0Details.<\/a><\/p>\n All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers survived Tuesday, as the majority of state legislative seats now turn to the general election where the Democrats have scattered challengers into almost\u00a0every contest. Details<\/a><\/p>\n National News<\/p>\n President Donald Trump\u00a0nominates aide, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration; Overton has advised Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and has been an outspoken opponent of abortion drug mifepristone (More<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm, with a high near 94. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, with a low around 74.NWS<\/a><\/p>\n