IJR News - today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Congress
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Knife attacker shot dead outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
World
— Oct 28, 2026
A minor shouting Allahu Akbar attacked a Gendarmerie officer with two knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was shot dead; Serbia raised its threat level to red.
+16
0
Share
Federal Judges Hand Two Men 25-Year Terms in Separate Drug Cases
World
— 2d
Two men were sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in separate drug cases. A Tallahassee man was convicted of methamphetamine trafficking and illegal firearm possession after authorities found drugs and guns in his home; a Mississippi man was convicted in a conspiracy to press fentanyl and methamphetamine into pills for distribution in Alabama, with a search uncovering large quantities of drugs and weapons.
+2
0
Share
Dry, Warm Weather Expected Before Cold Front
Weather
— 6d
Tallahassee is expected to stay sunny and dry, with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s before a cold front brings cooler temperatures Wednesday or Thursday.
+11
0
Share
Florida Fairs Open; Jacksonville Debuts 155-Foot Wheel
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair debuted at its new Westside location with expanded attractions, including a 155-foot Ferris wheel. Tallahassee’s 84th North Florida Fair also opened, offering rides and games alongside agricultural exhibits and petting zoos, with enhanced security measures in place.
+8
0
Share
IJR
Trump Backs $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill Lavishing More Spending On Defense Industry
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 1h
Tallahassee's New Commission Eyes Poverty, Housing and Infrastructure
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
Tallahassee’s incoming city commission, led by Mayor-elect Jeremy Matlow and including PJ Perez and Dianne Williams-Cox, is expected to shift the city’s political balance. Its stated priorities include affordability, public safety, housing and infrastructure, while residents and observers differ on how dramatically the new commission will change decision-making.
+5
0
Share
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
Share
Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Machine Gun and Stolen Mail Charges
World
— Nov 5, 2026
Tallahassee 20-year-old Yasir Jaimon Za’Quis Hawkins pleaded guilty to federal charges involving illegal possession of a machine gun, a Postal Service key and stolen mail after investigators found a conversion device and 53 checks and money orders worth about $25,000 from at least 40 victims. He faces up to 25 years in prison across the charges and is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 25, 2027.
+5
0
Share
Progressive Candidate Defeats Ex-Senator in Tallahassee Mayoral Runoff
Loranne Ausley
— Nov 4, 2026
Jeremy Matlow narrowly defeated Loranne Ausley in Tallahassee’s mayoral runoff, giving progressives control of City Hall alongside a win in a city commission race. Separately, Denham Springs’ mayoral contest is headed to a runoff between Republicans Ben Harris and Jim Gilbert after neither won a majority.
+6
0
Share
Sushi Sake plans downtown Tallahassee opening
Lifestyle
— Oct 31, 2026
Sushi Sake is opening a downtown Tallahassee location featuring teppanyaki, sushi and cocktails. Other coverage highlights a positive early review of Sussex’s Sushi Handroll, Charleston’s all-you-can-eat Kings Sushi, and London’s range of high-end and more affordable sushi counters.
+7
0
Share
FSU Beats No. 5 Duke, Reaches 500 Wins
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
No. 22 Florida State beat No. 5 Duke 2-1, earning the program’s 500th victory after scoring twice in the opening 13 minutes and handing the Blue Devils their first loss in seven games. The Seminoles wore pink uniforms for the annual fundraiser supporting breast cancer patients at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
+20
0
Share
FaithTap
At Least 4 Shot at DC Gym
At least four people have been shot near Logan Circle in Washington, D.C., according to D.C. Metro Police and local officials. The shooting occurred Thursday morning. "MPD is on… — by Sandra Rhodes
1h · 3 reads
Share
Clemson Lineman Thurmon Stretchered Off After Collision
Dabo Swinney
— Nov 1, 2026
Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon was stretchered off and taken to a Tallahassee hospital after a head-to-head collision with a Florida State linebacker. He gave a thumbs-up as he was carted away, and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Thurmon was responsive and moving; his condition was still being evaluated.
+14
+2
2
Share
Jared Kim
Glad the coach said he was responsive, but they should sit him out a while to be safe.
FSU Opens $137.5M Wilton Simpson Health Building
Wilton Simpson
— Oct 30, 2026
Florida State University opened its 137,000-square-foot health research and collaboration building in Tallahassee, bringing clinical care, medical training and research together on the Tallahassee Memorial campus. The university named the facility for Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, whose support as Florida Senate president helped secure $125 million in construction funding and additional recurring state support.
+8
0
2
Share
Jared Kim
Putting state funds behind facilities like this makes sense if it leads to better clinical care and local jobs.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
Share
Churches Across Regions Mark History, Build Community
Good News
— Oct 29, 2026
Churches across several communities are marking their histories and civic roles: Tallahassee honored longtime pastor R.B. Holmes and his wife with a street naming, while Seattle’s oldest Black church organized a march to encourage voting. Other congregations are celebrating anniversaries or taking up residence in historically significant buildings, including churches in Chattanooga, Richmond, and Canton.
+4
0
Share
Tallahassee Homecoming Shooting Injures 12
World
— Oct 25, 2026
A shooting during Florida A&M University homecoming festivities on Tallahassee’s Perry Street left 12 people injured and sent crowds fleeing. Police are seeking information as victims’ families and the community grapple with the violence and begin to recover.
+6
0
Share
Assailant Shot By Would-Be Victim; Cops Cite Stand Your Ground Law
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 29, 2026
Police in Tallahassee, Florida, said a man taken to the hospital was the aggressor in a Sunday altercation that ended with a gunshot.
0
Share
IJR
Hawley Pushes National Data Center Moratorium A Week After Midterm Shellacking
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Tallahassee Shooting Wounds 11; Teen Faces Adult Trial
World
— Oct 26, 2026
A 15-year-old has been ordered to face adult charges, including 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder, after a shooting following Florida A&M’s homecoming game wounded 11 people. Police say the shooting apparently followed an altercation among people who knew one another; six victims were hospitalized, and additional arrests may be possible.
+18
0
Share
Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
Share
Communities Feature Pets for Adoption, Student Stress Relief
Lifestyle
— Oct 23, 2026
Animal-focused programs are connecting people with pets, from a University of Tennessee event offering students stress relief through time with therapy animals to local features showcasing dogs and cats available for adoption. Tallahassee’s animal shelter is also waiving adoption fees for a one-day “Pick a Pupkin” event.
+9
0
Share
Homecoming celebrations span campuses, cities
Entertainment
— Oct 23, 2026
Florida A&M’s 2026 Homecoming brings a week of concerts, Greek-life events and campus traditions to Tallahassee, capped by a Saturday parade and football game. Forecasters expected chilly morning temperatures, warm sunshine and strong winds for parade day, with no rain expected.
+7
0
Share
Two Men Charged in Minor Sex-Trafficking Cases
World
— Oct 20, 2026
A Florida man was arrested in Tallahassee on human-trafficking and child-exploitation charges after police located a missing 13-year-old hiding in a motel room; investigators say he transported the child across several states and posted ads seeking to exploit her. Separately, a South Carolina man was charged with trafficking a minor, allegedly soliciting the victim for sex and providing money and housing.
+4
0
Share
Car Shows Across US Support Community Causes
Auto
— Oct 19, 2026
Classic-car events are supporting community causes, with shows in Pennsylvania and Florida raising money for veterans and Honor Flight Tallahassee. Upcoming events include a seniors’ car-raffle festival in Melbourne and Oxford’s Hallowheels show, which will benefit a children’s Halloween carnival.
+2
0
Share
Daily Caller News Foundation
Trump Backs $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill Lavishing More Spending On Defense Industry
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to approve another $350 billion in military spending, potentially delivering a massive windfall to America's defense industry.
1h · 96 reads
Share
Life-Size DeSantis Statue Melts at Climate Protest
Ron DeSantis
— Oct 17, 2026
A life-size gallium statue of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis melted in Tallahassee shortly after its unveiling, exposing a skull in a protest organized by climate advocates. The installation criticizes his climate policies, including a 2024 law that removed climate-change references from state statutes and restricted wind energy; organizers framed it as a call for voters to support climate action.
+5
0
Share
Firefighters Tackle Waste Facility Fires in Three Cities
Weather
— Oct 17, 2026
Firefighters battled fires at recycling and trash facilities in Tallahassee, Mesa and Madison, including a large cardboard pile fire in Tallahassee and a blaze deep inside a Mesa commercial waste facility that continued to smolder Monday. No injuries were reported in Mesa or Madison; crews extinguished the Madison fire and worked to contain the Mesa blaze.
+3
0
Share
Gaza olive harvest expected to fall far below normal levels
The Gaza Strip
— Oct 14, 2026
Palestinians say Israeli military machinery uprooted olive trees near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank; the military said it was checking the report. In Gaza, restricted access and bulldozing have devastated olive groves, leaving an estimated 150,000 of 2 million trees and a harvest far below normal, driving up prices and hurting families and farmers.
+4
0
2
Share
Marcus Bell
The bulldozing and access limits are wiping out a key source of income, and higher prices will hit even more people.
Man Arrested Over Alleged ISIS Mall Plot
Federal Bureau of Investigation
— Oct 7, 2026
Arrested after an undercover AK-47 buy, 18-year-old Mohamud had allegedly said: "I can't wait until I kill kuffar man. October 24 is the day insha Allah."
+144
0
Share
Iranian Group Reportedly Offers $40 Million Bounty On Trump For ‘Cause Of Allah’
Donald John Trump
— Jul 11, 2025
An Iranian group promoted on state-backed television claims to have raised more than $40 million as a reward for President Donald Trump’s murder, according to a new report. The “Blood Covenant” movement is offering the…
0
Share
IJR
Europe’s Migrant Crisis Erupts On Tiny Spanish Island
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 2h
Load more