National Panhandle News

Geopolitical Developments

• 🔥 US-Iran Negotiations: U.S. and Iran are near a 60-day deal to reopen Hormuz and ease port restrictions.
• Pentagon...

Sen. John Kennedy sharply questioned Marine and Navy leaders in a Senate hearing on U.S. readiness amid the Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meetings with Indian leaders highlight strained ties after tariffs and Middle East developments, as India maintains its stance on Russian oil imports.

Florida's agriculture industry faces compounding disasters early this year.

• Drought and wildfires: Worst drought in two decades plus fires burning...

Diplomatic progress and military depletion are sending conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran.

A 60-day deal to reopen Hormuz and ease port...

Two voices push back on doom-and-gloom claims with data showing resilience.

• Solid fundamentals: 4.3% unemployment and 2.0-2.2% GDP growth beat most...

Storms are expected to develop in Tallahassee this afternoon around 2 P.M., remaining hit-or-miss. Highs reach the low 90s amid muggy conditions, with the pattern continuing next week as humidity rises further.

A Tallahassee juror rejected a $10,000 cash bribe in a drug-trafficking trial and immediately turned it over to the court. Her integrity led to charges against Brad Gathers and Tanaya Harris for tampering, with Gathers facing possible life in prison.

President Trump announced the end of costly regulations on refrigerators and air conditioners at a White House event with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin...

STEAM Team Panama City blends sculpture, Lego robotics, and 3D printing in one studio, giving kids hands-on learning that builds lasting skills. Two local businesses launched the program for summer camps and after-school classes.

Republican infighting over DHS funding and primary challenges is disrupting the party's ability to advance its agenda.

• Senate Republicans blocked...

Federal Reserve Transition and Economic Pressures

• 🔥 Kevin Warsh Sworn In: Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chair,...

• Global markets still reeling from Iran war as 30-year US borrowing costs hit highest since 2007 and Turkey sells off Treasury holdings.
• Oil supply...

A Tallahassee naturalization ceremony for 21 new citizens from 17 countries offered a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day truly...

Republican dissent is mounting over President Trump's defense of an alleged $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, with senators like Tom Tillis, Mitch...

Limited progress on “constructive strategic stability” beyond Boeing purchases and farm deals leaves key details unresolved.

• Sides still seek...

The US economy shows surprising resilience with strong May PMI data and a 4.3% Atlanta Fed GDP nowcast, driven by data center investment. Kevin...

Panhandle faces muggy Memorial Day weekend with scattered storms building.

• Tonight-Saturday: Low 70s overnight turning to low-mid 80s highs that...

Hidden Cypress Farm in Panama City is hosting a Festival of Flowers on Saturdays through June, where families can cut their own bouquets, ride the...

After Memorial Day weekend negotiations, Florida lawmakers finalized key budget elements Friday night, balancing worker pay with emergency reserves...