Tuesday, November 25th: Key Developments from the Big Bend and Beyond
1) Recent adjustments to federal student loan regulations have elicited apprehension among some graduate students in North Florida. The U.S. Department of Education has been endowed with the power to determine which graduate programs are classified as professional or non-professional.
Starting in 2026, numerous health-oriented graduate disciplines, including nursing and physical therapy, will lose their access to elevated professional loan limits.
2) Leon County Schools have augmented their security measures by integrating additional ‘ZeroEyes’ AI software into their surveillance systems, designed to identify firearms on campus.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance student safety. Officials reported a significant reduction in weapons confiscated on campuses, boasting a decrease of 58% since December 2022.
3) A Crawfordville resident, Sarah Hutto, is giving back to her community this Thanksgiving by providing meals for those in need. Driven by a heartfelt desire to support her neighbors, Hutto’s altruistic spirit has inspired others to get involved and help.
4) UPDATE: Lottery results have been revealed for the 2026 Banana Ball Tour at Dick Howser Stadium and Doak Campbell Stadium. The lottery concluded on October 31st, and the list of winners is now available.
5) Political newcomer James Fishback has officially launched his campaign for the Florida governorship, emphasizing affordability as a central theme. The 30-year-old from Madison County filed his candidacy documents in Tallahassee this past Monday, expressing his intent to extend the policies of the DeSantis administration.
Fishback’s campaign is predicated on hard-right ideologies, focusing on immigration, cultural conflicts, and a mission he terms an “affordability mandate.”
6) Tuesday Forecast: Temperatures are expected to hover in the low 80s once again, though a cold front is on the horizon. Potential storms are anticipated tomorrow, with some possibly escalating to severe levels.
Meteorologists advise that this weather system will initiate around 4:00 a.m. Stay informed with details from First to Know Meteorologists, including Ryan Gold.
For further updates on local news, please visit the WTXL ABC 27 website.
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