The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 6, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Steve Stewart discusses the latest TPD crime incident data on The Preston Scott Show.

The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host meetings a Finance & Budget Committee meeting and an Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, June 12. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or may view the livestream, when available, on this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc74A9evhLxbHIrH63-cIbQ   

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

TR reviews Leon County high school teams that made a notable state run during the spring season by reaching at least the state tournament semifinals for their respective sport. Get the details.

FLORIDA NEWS

Former Republican Congressman David Jolly on Thursday became the first prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 gubernatorial race, saying he can attract middle-ground voters who want leaders to address issues such as rising housing and property-insurance costs.

Florida saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims during the Memorial-Day shortened week. The state had an estimated 5,523 initial claims during the holiday week that ended May 31, down from a revised count of 7,154 claims during the week that ended May 24, according to a U.S. Department of Labor report released Thursday. Since the start of the year, Florida has averaged 6,205 first-time claims a week. Florida had a 3.7 percent unemployment rate in April, while the nation had a 4.2 percent rate. The Florida Department of Commerce will release a May unemployment report on June 20.

NATIONAL NEWS

Elon Musk publicly broke with President Donald Trump yesterday. The rupture—largely chronicled in interviews, on Musk’s X platform, and on Trump’s Truth Social—ends a monthslong alliance between two of the world’s most powerful men. See live updates here.

The US Supreme Court yesterday made it easier for employees from majority groups, such as white or heterosexual workers, to bring so-called reverse discrimination claims.

US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.5%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq -0.8%) (More).

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