Monday, March 16th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Monday forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Monday Forecast:<\/a> Our First-to-know meteorologists have been tracking severe storms moving across the area. Following the morning storms, we’ll begin to clear out, but a cold front is coming behind it with a freeze warning for some areas. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold <\/a>has the details below.<\/p>\n First to Know Weather 3-16-2026<\/p>\n 2) Iran war pushes gas prices higher as Trump urges allies to help protect shipping routes<\/a>. AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of gas surpassed $3.70 as of Monday. One month ago, the average was around $2.93 per gallon. Much of the uncertainty pushing prices higher is over the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 the narrow waterway that is a vital trade route, with nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passing through it.<\/p>\n Iran war pushes gas prices higher as Trump urges allies to help protect shipping routes<\/p>\n 3) FSU film school brings the Oscars to Tallahassee with fundraiser for student filmmakers.<\/a> While the Academy Awards unfolded in Hollywood, the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts brought a taste of the Oscars to Tallahassee, raising money for the next generation of filmmakers in the process. What began in 2008 as a simple watch party has grown into the college\u2019s largest annual fundraiser, supporting student films and opportunities for aspiring filmmakers. <\/p>\n FSU film school brings the Oscars to Tallahassee with fundraiser for student filmmakers<\/p>\n 4) Big Bend Bites distribution helps families during spring break.<\/a> A yearly local food drive stepped in, giving boxes of fresh produce, protein, and pantry staples to help children stay fed for the week.<\/p>\n Big Bend Bites distribution helps Tallahassee families stretch their budgets during Spring Break<\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website.<\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n