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Big Bend drought impacts local farmers and nurseries access to supply
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (442+ words) NORTHEAST TALLAHASSEE, FL " Intensifying drought conditions across the Big Bend are creating severe challenges for local farmers and nurseries. A lack of rain is creating real challenges across Tallahassee for local nurseries and farmers. At Esposito's Garden Center, delays in…...
Gun violence prevention program reaches Griffin Middle School students
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Griffin Middle School students learned about gun violence prevention from community leaders, law enforcement and a mother who lost her son. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:The Youth Safety Assembly brought together middle school students, educators, and community organizations with…...
Rain helps wash drought away in South Georgia and the Big Bend
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (189+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " There's no question that heavy rain from recent storms has drenched our neighborhoods over the past few weeks. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, rainfall over the last week was enough to eliminate any signs of drought. The closest area…...
Damage reports flood in as tornadoes rampage through the Mid-South, Midwest
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) Severe storms have led to widespread destruction across multiple states, resulting in casualties, damaged homes, and ongoing threats of more tornadoes in the coming days. The National Weather Service received reports of nearly two dozen tornadoes touching down on Wednesday,…...