Thursday, June 25th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Lemondrop launches first refrigerated Love Box in Havana.<\/a> The new refrigerated food program comes weeks after the group suspending deliveries of baked goods\u00a0<\/a>to community help shelves across the Big Bend.<\/p>\n Lemondrop launches first refrigerated Love Box in Havana after pausing deliveries<\/p>\n 2) St. Augustine Road lane closures near Valdosta Mall.<\/a> Neighbors should expect construction on SR 133 & North St. Augustine Road after the July 4th holiday weekend.<\/p>\n St. Augustine Road lane closures near Valdosta Mall postponed until after July 4th weekend<\/p>\n 3) White House requests $87 billion for Iran war, DC renovations<\/a>. The request comes after Congress voted to at least symbolically curtail President Trump’s war powers.<\/p>\n White House requests $87B from Congress for Iran war<\/p>\n 4) Gov. Desantis signs bill on property tax rules.<\/a> The bill will shape how local governments respond if voters approve a homestead exemption expansion in November.<\/p>\n DeSantis signs property-tax bill as broader fight heads to Florida voters<\/p>\n 5) Thursday forecast:<\/a> Sun and clouds will linger this midday, but we will likely see some showers and storms pop up heading into the evening. The heat will increase as the move into the weekend. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First To Know Weather – The heat is on the rise<\/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