Thursday, June 18th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Thursday forecast.<\/p>\n
1) FSU linebacker walks without walker for the first time since drive-by shooting.<\/a> Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard recently reached a major milestone in his recovery, taking his first steps without assistance.<\/p>\n FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard walks without walker for first time since drive-by shooting<\/p>\n 2) Leon County schools implements real-time threat detection system ahead fall 2026 semester.<\/a> The new RADAR system combines AI cameras, digital mapping, and drones to deter threats and help first responders.<\/p>\n Leon County schools implements real-time threat detection system ahead fall 2026 semester<\/p>\n 3) Everglades detention site winding down, but lawsuit pushes forward<\/a>. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says detainees have been transferred from “Alligator Alcatraz”. Environmental advocates say the move does not erase their legal case against the facility.<\/p>\n Everglades detention site may be winding down, but lawsuit pushes forward<\/p>\n 4) ON THE ROAD: What makes Bainbridge special?<\/a> Despite years of growth and new development, neighbors say the sense of hospitality in Bainbridge has not changed.<\/p>\n Bainbridge neighbors say community connection defines the city as it grows and welcomes new faces<\/p>\n 5) Thursday Forecast<\/a>: Our area is under a marginal (1 out of 5) risk for severe weather, due to the remnants of Arthur \u2014 now a post-tropical cyclone. We’re expecting showers and thunder to start in the afternoon, and a flood threat will persist into the evening. First to Know Meteorologist Jillian Preite<\/a> has the forecast below.<\/p>\n First to Know Forecast: Remnants Of Arthur Arriving Thursday (6\/18\/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