Thursday, March 19th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Thursday forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Leon County Commission to hold workshop on food insecurity, considers new food systems division.<\/a> The Leon County Commission is preparing to hold a workshop to discuss ways to address food insecurity in the community, including a recommendation to establish a new Division of Food Systems.<\/p>\n Leon County Commission to hold workshop on food insecurity, considers new food systems division<\/p>\n 2) South Georgia farmers have six weeks to apply for $531 million in Hurricane Helene relief funds.<\/a> Two years after Hurricane Helene, the state of Georgia is offering more than\u00a0$531 million to cover agricultural losses<\/a>. Farmers have until April 27 to apply for the aid.<\/p>\n South Georgia farmers have six weeks to apply for $531 million in Hurricane Helene relief funds<\/p>\n 3) ON THE ROAD: Why local filmmakers say Wakulla County is a hidden gem for capturing Florida on film.<\/a> Wakulla County<\/a>‘s scenery and historic sites make it a hidden gem for filmmakers, offering a variety of shots for different styles of films.<\/p>\n ON THE ROAD: Why local filmmakers say Wakulla County is a hidden gem for capturing Florida on film<\/p>\n 4) Not dead yet: AI protections bill may return as lawmakers eye special sessions.<\/a> Florida\u2019s proposed \u201cAI Bill of Rights\u201d may have stalled out during the 2026 legislative session, but supporters say it could soon get another shot.<\/p>\n Not dead yet: AI protections bill may return as lawmakers eye special sessions<\/p>\n 5) \u00a0Thursday Forecast:<\/a>\u00a0Today, temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s. If you head outside, you\u2019ll have a cloudy afternoon with warm weather. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below. <\/p>\n First To Know Weather – A Warm Up Begins (3-19-2026)<\/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