{"id":12606,"date":"2025-10-20T17:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/12606\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T17:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:20:06","slug":"locals-demand-shutdown-of-alligator-alcatraz-no-kings-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/12606\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals demand shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz, \u2018No Kings\u2019 protests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>October 20th:\u00a0Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n<p>1) <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/downtown-tallahassee\/tallahassee-clergy-and-community-leaders-demand-shutdown-of-alligator-alcatraz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee clergy and community leaders demand shutdown of \u2018Alligator Alcatraz\u2019.<\/a> The facility, dubbed Alligator\u202fAlcatraz, is described by activists as a \u201cmoral emergency.\u201d They say it is separating families, violating human rights, and operating far from the oversight typical of such centers. <\/p>\n<p>Tallahassee clergy and community leaders demand shutdown of \u2018Alligator Alcatraz\u2019<\/p>\n<p>2) <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/downtown-tallahassee\/protesters-rally-in-tallahassee-as-part-of-nationwide-no-kings-movement\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Protesters rally in Tallahassee as part of nationwide \u2018No Kings\u2019 movement.<\/a> Demonstrators emphasized the need for stronger public education funding and broader civic engagement, saying the fight goes beyond party lines or individual politicians.<\/p>\n<p>Protesters rally in Tallahassee as part of nationwide \u2018No Kings\u2019 movement<\/p>\n<p>3) <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/college-town\/famu-homecoming-brings-rattler-nation-together-on-game-day\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAMU Homecoming brings Rattler Nation together on game day.<\/a> This past weekend&#8217;s homecoming saw generations of Rattlers return to the highest of the seven hills. With a 33-28 victory over Alcorn State, FAMU is slithering into week 9 with high spirits.<\/p>\n<p>FAMU Homecoming brings Rattler Nation together on game day<\/p>\n<p>4) <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/weather\/first-to-know-weather-another-dry-week-ahead-10-20-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monday Forecast: <\/a>Another dry, cool, and clear start to the work week, thanks to Sunday&#8217;s front. Lower dew points, and therefore lower humidity, are in store. Skies will start off sunny today, but will see a mix of sun and clouds through much of the week. First to Know Meteorologist <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/ryan-gold\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n<p>First To Know Weather &#8211; Another Dry Week Ahead (10-20-2025)<\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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