TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Thursday, August 27th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Southwood road dispute dominates Tallahassee City Commission meeting Thursday<\/a>. Tallahassee commissioners approved emergency repairs and eminent domain proceedings as neighbors demanded action on unfinished roads.<\/p>\n Southwood road dispute dominates Tallahassee City Commission meeting Thursday<\/p>\n 2) Quincy ALDI moves closer to reopening after city approves contractor for sinkhole repairs<\/a>. The ALDI has been closed for months after a large washout and sinkhole developed behind the store and damaged nearby water lines.<\/p>\n Quincy ALDI moves closer to reopening after city approves contractor for sinkhole repairs<\/p>\n 3) New FDEM chief inherits overdue accounting for Florida emergency fund<\/a>. The longtime Florida Department of Transportation secretary is now pulling double duty as the state\u2019s new emergency management director.<\/p>\n New FDEM chief inherits overdue accounting for Florida emergency fund<\/p>\n 4) Bainbridge neighbor’s calls for neighborhood safety lead to new barricades<\/a>. The city is installing barricades and a red flashing light at Avenue C and Second Avenue after a resident reported cars crashing into his backyard 4 times.<\/p>\n Bainbridge neighbor’s calls for neighborhood safety lead to new barricades after repeated car crashes<\/p>\n 5) Thursday forecast<\/a>. We are in the upper to mid 80s this midday and can warm into the low 90s before storms cool us off. These will start in south Georgia around 1 p.m. and pick up strength around 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First To Know Weather – The stormy pattern continues (8-27-2026)<\/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 <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n