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2) Valdosta Early College Academy program to relocate following district vote.<\/a> The Valdosta City School Board approved the transition on Wednesday after parents and community members pushed back against the program’s closure.<\/p>\n Valdosta Early College Academy to relocate to J.L. Newbern Middle School after school board vote<\/p>\n 3) Rodjrick Thomas’ family seeks answers nearly 2 years after his death.<\/a> Thomas was shot multiple times during the early hours of May 13th, 2024, at a former bottle club called “Big B” in Suwannee County. Detectives say about 100 people were in the area when the shooting occurred. No arrest has been made.<\/p>\n Maya Sargent<\/p>\n Family of Rodjrick Thomas seeks answers nearly 2 years after Live Oak shooting death<\/p>\n 4) Jefferson County neighbors remember Ted Turner.<\/a> Turner was known for his conservation efforts and philanthropy. The CNN founder and media mogul was 87 years old. In Jefferson County, Turner was known as a neighbor and a philanthropist. He lived on Avalon Plantation and helped fund the Jefferson County Youth Council and local 4-H programs.<\/p>\n Jefferson County Neighbors Remember Ted Turner<\/p>\n 5) Florida CFO\u2019s hurricane prep tour draws Democratic criticism over state resources.<\/a> Florida CFO\u2019s hurricane prep tour draws Democratic criticism over state resources<\/p>\n 6) Class of 2026 faces a tough job market and AI worries.<\/a> College graduates are entering a labor market shaped by fewer jobs, and a growing AI presence.<\/p>\n Class of 2026 faces a tough job market and AI worries<\/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![\"Family](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778177925_487_.png\")
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CFO Blaise Ingoglia is\u00a0launching<\/a>\u00a0a statewide door-to-door effort to hand out storm-season information to homeowners, starting in coastal communities before moving inland. The materials include guidance on emergency kits, evacuation planning, insurance claims, fraud prevention, and who to call after a hurricane.<\/p>\n