Wednesday, April 29th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Wednesday forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announces his retirement after 26 years of service with the City.<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announces his retirement after 26 years of service with the City<\/p>\n 2) Leon County School Board proposes tax increase to address funding shortfall.<\/a> The Leon County School Board<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Leon County School Board advances proposed property tax increase to address district funding shortfall<\/p>\n 3) “Answered prayers\u201d: CTD approves Wakulla Transportation as Community Transportation Coordinator Designation.<\/a> This comes after Big Bend Transit withdrew its application for the designation, leaving Wakulla Transportation as the only applicant.<\/p>\n “Answered prayers\u201d: CTD approves Wakulla Transportation as Community Transportation Coordinator Designation<\/p>\n 4) DeSantis-backed redistricting plan moves forward as Democrats prepare legal fight. <\/a>Florida Republicans are moving quickly to redraw the state\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n DeSantis-backed redistricting plan moves forward as Democrats prepare legal fight<\/p>\n 5) Wednesday Forecast:<\/a> 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<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First To Know Weather – Rain and Storm Chances Going Up<\/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 <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n