Wednesday, April 29th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Wednesday forecast.
1) Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announces his retirement after 26 years of service with the City. Goad will step down as Tallahassee city manager by September 2026, concluding a 26-year career with the city that included major infrastructure and utility advancements. Mayor John Dailey hopes to find his replacement before the November election.
2) Leon County School Board proposes tax increase to address funding shortfall. The Leon County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a possible one-point millage rate increase. The move could generate an estimated $24 million for the district.
3) "Answered prayers”: CTD approves Wakulla Transportation as Community Transportation Coordinator Designation. This comes after Big Bend Transit withdrew its application for the designation, leaving Wakulla Transportation as the only applicant.
4) DeSantis-backed redistricting plan moves forward as Democrats prepare legal fight. Florida Republicans are moving quickly to redraw the state’s congressional map before the 2026 midterms, advancing a Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed proposal that GOP leaders believe could deliver the party as many as four additional seats in Congress.
5) Wednesday Forecast: Things will get hot and humid as we'll get into the low 90s. A spotty shower is possible, but the better chance will be later tonight into tomorrow with the possibility of strong storms. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold has the details below.
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