Tallahassee Reports
Monday, September 14, 2026
Weather: Today, sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 75. Tuesday, sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Tuesday night, mostly clear, with a low around 73. NWS
US stock markets: closed higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +1.0%) to snap a four-day losing streak as oil prices declined for the first time in over a week (More).
Local Sports: The Lincoln Trojans held off a late comeback attempt from the Rickards Raiders to secure a 26-25 victory Friday night at Gene Cox Stadium in a home game for Rickards. Details.
Local & State News
Tallahassee Reports has received a 92.5 out of 100 credibility rating from NewsGuard, an independent media-rating organization. Details.
Leon County is moving forward with a bid to bring the World Athletics Cross Country Championships back to Tallahassee in 2029. Details.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says automated license plate readers have helped reduce crime by over 64% over the last ten years. Details
National News
Average diesel prices in the US surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time ever Friday, climbing to $6.20 yesterday. Commercial trucks, farm equipment, fishing boats, and trains that produce and transport consumer goods run on diesel, tying higher fuel costs to everyday expenses.