Wednesday, July 23rd: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.
1) Leon County employees to receive 5% salary increase following commission debate and vote. Commissioners O'Keefe, Minor, and Welch voted against this motion and in favor of a merit-based system with an average of a 3% increase. Ultimately, the 5% hike passed with 4 Commissioners voting in favor.
2) Camp Cherry Lake secures $5.6 million investment for modernization and expanded youth programs. It's part of Florida's 2025-26 budget that allocates over $22 million for House District 9 projects.
3) Mandatory state audits head to Broward, Gainesville, critics cry political theater. Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that in-person audits of local governments are officially underway, starting with Broward County and Gainesville, as part of a new state push to uncover what officials call "wasteful spending."
4) Wednesday Forecast: Scattered showers are expected this afternoon as highs top out in the low 90s. Heavy showers are more likely for the Big Bend coastlines, but some heavy downpours cannot be ruled out of the tri-state area, too. First to Know Meteorologist Elizabeth Copeland has the details below.
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