TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Wednesday, October 28th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Tallahassee leaders demand action on gun violence as students say change must start in the home.<\/a> The gathering came just days after a mass shooting on Perry Street near Bragg Memorial Stadium left 12 people injured. Eleven were shot, and another was hurt while running from the scene. Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting.<\/p>\n Tallahassee leaders demand action on gun violence as students say change must start in the home<\/p>\n 2) After Perry Street shooting, Tallahassee mayoral candidates outline plans to address gun violence.<\/a> Loranne Ausley and Jeremy Matlow point to youth programs and investment in underserved neighborhoods as residents call for a community-wide response.<\/p>\n After Perry Street shooting, Tallahassee mayoral candidates outline plans to address gun violence<\/p>\n 3) Wakulla Senior Center asks Sopchoppy to restore free rent to save decades-old thrift store. <\/a>The thrift store has lost money since the city began charging rent and utilities in November 2025, threatening programs it funds for seniors.<\/p>\n Wakulla Senior Center asks Sopchoppy to restore free rent to save its decades-old thrift store<\/p>\n 4) Thomasville plans Balfour Park’s first inclusive playground with ramps, splash pad and mobility surface.<\/a> The renovations will add the city’s first interactive splash pad, an inclusive playground with ramps and a special durable playground surface, along with a new pavilion, restrooms and improved parking.<\/p>\n Thomasville plans its first inclusive, accessible playground with ramps and a mobility-friendly surface<\/p>\n 5) Wednesday Forecast: <\/a>We’ll get into the mid-80s today, and the sun will stick around until the weekend. Scattered storms are possible. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold <\/a>has the details below. <\/p>\n First to Know Weather – Moisture Starts to Roll 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 Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n