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Schools begin to reopen following winter storm. Icy road conditions continue to cause closures for others.

Some schools in the Big Bend and South Georgia area begin to reopen following Tuesday's winter storm. Other school districts have decided to say closed until Monday.
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WTXL — Schools in the Big Bend and South Georgia announce reopening and closures following Tuesday's winter storm.

Here's a look at what we know so far:

Leon County Schools: NEW: All schools and district offices will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Berrien County Schools: NEW: Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Brooks County Schools: NEW: Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Decatur County Schools: NEW: Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). All after-school activities have been canceled. Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Gadsden County Schools: NEW: Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Hamilton County Schools: NEW: Classes and regular operations will resume Friday (1/24).

Jefferson County Schools: NEW : Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Lowndes County Schools: NEW: Classes and regular operations will resume Friday (1/24).

Madison County Schools: NEW: Classes will resume Friday (1/24) for normal operations.

Suwannee County Schools: Schools will close Wednesday (1/22) and will reopen Thursday (1/23). All before and after school activities have been canceled for Wednesday.

Taylor County Schools: NEW: Classes will resume Friday (1/24) for normal operations.

Thomasville City Schools: NEW: Schools will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

Valdosta City Schools: NEW: Classes will resume Friday (1/24). Drivers are urged to use caution as some areas may still have unexpected icy conditions.

Wakulla County Schools: NEW: Schools will reopen Friday. The district says all schools had power restored in under 24 hours, and roads are clear for transportation. Transportation may be slightly behind normal schedule to prioritize safety for students. School staff will make sure breakfast is still provided if routes are delayed.

Florida State University: NEW: FSU will remain closed through Friday (1/24).
This includes:

  • Florida State University’s Tallahassee Campus
  • FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
  • Florida State University Schools (FSU's K-12 charter school in Tallahassee)

FSU's Panama City campus WILL reopen Friday (1/24).

The university will resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Monday (1/27).

Florida A&M University (FAMU): NEW: Campuses will remain closed Friday (1/24). Classes are expected to resume Monday (1/27). Details on the school's closure below.

  • The Tallahassee campus, Jacksonville campus, the ERCCD, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, FAMU Developmental Research School (DRS), Crestview Peaden Campus, and Quincy Extension Farm will be closed for all students, faculty, staff, and non-essential personnel.
  • The Café and the Hub on the main campus will be open for residents and meal plan holders from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
  • FAMU Campus Tours and the Registered Student Organizational Fair will be canceled.
  • The College of Law Orlando, Tampa, Brooksville Farm, and Miami campuses will remain open and operate as normal.

Keiser University Tallahassee: The University will close Tuesday (1/21) at 1 p.m. and will remain close through Wednesday (1/22). Campus will reopen for regular hours Thursday (1/23).

Tallahassee State College: NEW: All main campuses and operations, except Florida Public Safety Institute, will remain closed through Friday (1/24). Classes are set to resume Monday (1/27).

This list will be updated as more closings or delays come in.