TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Thursday, September 24th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Leon County approves new budget as rising property values push homeowners’ tax bills higher<\/a>. The County approved a $420.8 million budget for next fiscal year, a 4.8% increase.<\/p>\n Leon County approves new budget as rising property values push homeowners’ tax bills higher this year<\/p>\n 2) Amendment 3 could shift property-tax costs onto Florida renters, report warns<\/a>. The report estimates that if local governments raise property-tax rates to replace revenue lost under the amendment, annual taxes would increase by an average of $406 per apartment and $1,081 per single-family rental home in 2028.<\/p>\n Amendment 3 could shift property-tax costs onto Florida renters, report warns<\/p>\n 3) Quincy CRA funding set to reach 22 businesses as home and downtown improvements expand<\/a>. The Community Redevelopment Agency is directing grants toward business equipment and facility upgrades, home improvement projects, and renovations at Andy Gay Park and Washington Street.<\/p>\n Quincy CRA funding set to reach 22 businesses as home and downtown improvements expand<\/p>\n 4) ON THE ROAD: Exploring Dewey City, Thomasville’s first Black neighborhood<\/a>. More than a century ago, Black neighbors built a community of their own in Thomasville. Today, neighbors and historians are making sure that story isn’t forgotten.<\/p>\n ON THE ROAD: Exploring Dewey City, Thomasville’s first Black neighborhood, through stories and history<\/p>\n 5) Thursday Forecast<\/a>: Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper to low 80s, and there could be some lingering humidity by the end of the day. Meteorologist Ryan Gold<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First To Know Weather – Drier air settles in<\/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