TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Thursday, September 17th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Tallahassee community art returns to W.T. Moore Elementary after state crosswalk removal order<\/a>. Knight Creative Communities Institute unveiled a 50-foot banner & “Art of the Box” installation Wednesday.<\/p>\n Tallahassee community art returns to W.T. Moore Elementary after state crosswalk removal order<\/p>\n 2) Gadsden County considers cutting 17 positions amid $1.6M budget shortfall<\/a>. The interim county administrator says the cuts will not affect public services, but a commissioner is calling for more transparency.<\/p>\n Gadsden County considers cutting 17 positions amid $1.6M budget shortfall<\/p>\n 3) TSA trains Thomas County Schools bus drivers to spot potential threats on school buses<\/a>. Nearly 165 transportation staff members learned how to identify suspicious items and behaviors through a two-part training program led by TSA specialists from Atlanta’s field office.<\/p>\n TSA trains Thomas County Schools bus drivers to spot potential threats on school buses<\/p>\n 4) David Jolly, Byron Donalds turn AI data centers into Florida campaign battleground<\/a>. David Jolly wants a one-year moratorium on new data centers. Byron Donalds warns a statewide pause could discourage investment and jobs.<\/p>\n Jolly, Donalds turn AI data centers into campaign battleground<\/p>\n 5) Thursday Forecast<\/a>: Highs this afternoon will be in the low 90s and upper 80s. The winds are still strong, but not as strong as yesterday. Meteorologist Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First To Know Weather – Another Drier Day (9-17-2026)<\/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