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🌱 How much has Leon County’s drought really improved this week?

Tallahassee, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Tallahassee! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much has Leon County’s drought really improved this week?
  • Why Tally’s airport elevator has been down for two years
  • Want your kid training with an NFL pro this Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Recipes From Nonna’s Kitchen: Just like Grandpa Loved and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New map details improvements in drought conditions in Leon County (tallahassee.com) — Leon County’s drought status is improving, with new federal maps showing conditions easing from “exceptional” to severe or extreme drought depending on location. A Tallahassee-based National Weather Service meteorologist expects above-normal rainfall over the next couple of weeks, which could further reduce drought impacts across the county and surrounding Big Bend communities.
   

2. Tallahassee International Airport elevator still closed after 2 years, repairs now underway (wctv.tv) — If you’re flying out of Tallahassee International Airport, the main exterior elevator is still out of service after more than two years, though electrical crews say repairs could finish within about a month. Disability advocates remain frustrated, and the airport is offering discounted valet parking for travelers who need extra assistance while officials finalize a reopening timeline.
   

3. NFL's Ronnie Harrison Jr. hosting youth football camp in Tallahassee Saturday (wtxl.com) — Tallahassee kids can meet NFL linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. at a free youth football camp at Florida High this Saturday, with registration starting at 7 a.m. The Tallahassee native is offering drills, mentorship, and a strong emphasis on education for boys and girls ages 8–16, aiming to show local youth their dreams are achievable.
   

4. AI regulation remains elusive as Florida AG highlights chatbot's role in man's death (wctv.tv) — State leaders in Tallahassee are at the center of a growing push to regulate artificial intelligence, as Florida’s attorney general sues OpenAI and cites a tragic death and an FSU shooting case. Experts say real change will likely require congressional action, even as civil lawsuits and a new federal executive order start shaping how AI is governed.
   

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Ok Tallahassee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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