October 24th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.
1) School district returns to original pay plan after teachers union rejects state pay increase. On Thursday, the district reset negotiations after the most recent teacher contract failed to be ratified. Teachers are pushing for clearer contract language, guaranteed funding for future raises, and workload balance.
Leon County Schools returns to original pay plan after talks with teachers union
2) SNAP benefits at risk, workers miss pay as shutdown continues. The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its 24th day with no clear path forward, as lawmakers remain deadlocked and the impacts on American families continue to escalate on multiple fronts.
Federal workers miss first full check, SNAP benefits next to be cut
3) Second Harvest and other local food banks expect influx if SNAP is disrupted. Up to 32.4% of households in our neighborhoods are on SNAP as the government shutdown continues. SNAP benefits would run out by November 1st.
Second Harvest and other local food banks are expecting in influx of people if SNAP is disrupted
4) FAMU Homecoming brings big economic boost to Tallahassee businesses. More than 50,000 visitors came to Tallahassee for FAMU’s Homecoming week. Local businesses like Street Eats, NachYo Nachos, and Pinappétit reported significant sales increases.
FAMU Homecoming Brings Big Economic Boost to Tallahassee Businesses
5) Weekend Forecast: Temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s in the mornings, with highs reaching the upper 70s, low 80s. Rain will start to move in late Sunday into Monday. First to Know Meteorologist Ryan Gold has the details below.
First To Know Weather – Moisture Builds For Rain Next Week (10-24-2025)
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