TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Thursday, November 5th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Tallahassee residents look ahead to new city commission they hope will reshape how decisions get made. <\/a>With Jeremy Matlow as mayor and new and familiar faces in Seats 3 and 5, longtime neighbors share what they expect from the incoming commission \u2014 and whether the shift is really new to Tallahassee.<\/p>\n Tallahassee residents look ahead to new city commission they hope will reshape how decisions get made<\/p>\n 2) Leon County voters approve two school funding measures, but district still plans budget cuts next year.<\/a> Voters backed a property tax levy and a sales tax by wide margins, but district leaders say universal vouchers and state funding reductions still force spending cuts.<\/p>\n Leon County voters approve two school funding measures, but district still plans budget cuts next year<\/p>\n 3) Decatur County neighbors reflect on what Bottoms’ historic governor win means for representation.<\/a> Community members in Decatur County say the historic victory sends a powerful message to young women and girls about what leadership can look like.<\/p>\n Decatur County neighbors reflect on what Keisha Lance Bottoms’ historic governor win means for representation.<\/p>\n 4) Rickards dominates Leon 41-7 in long-awaited cross-town rivalry renewal six years in the making.<\/a> Raiders coach Quintin Lewis earns statement victory over his former coach and mentor, Leon’s Ricky Bell, in a Tallahassee showdown. <\/p>\n Rickards dominates Leon 41-7 in long-awaited cross-town rivalry renewal six years in the making<\/p>\n 5) Thursday Forecast: <\/a>We’ll get into the low to mid 80s. There is a chance for a shower or two. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold <\/a>has the details below. <\/p>\n First to Know Weather – The Front Stalls (11-5-2026)<\/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 Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n