Confirmed EF0 tornado in Tallahassee, storms moved through Jacksonville area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A line of severe storms that swept through Tallahassee and spawned a probable tornado that damaged the airport a midday is continuing to move east. A tornado warning was issued that includes White Springs and Winfield until 2:45 p.m. but was allowed to expire with no apparent damage as the strong front moved east -- toward the Jacksonville metro area. The Tallahassee International Airport reported damage from the storm and was shut down briefly about noon. The radar ๐ก remains down due to a communications issue. โ NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) January 27, 2021The Tallahassee Airport also shared some photos of the damage:The damage assessment is underway at @TLHAirport, which remains closed.
Columbia County, White Springs receive state funds to help with rural projects
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Two rural communities in the area will receive nearly a million dollars in funding for infrastructure projects through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the state announced on Thursday. The town of White Springs is the recipient of $400,000 to help improve sewer system transmission capabilities in the towns core sewer system, which is more than 40 years old. White Springs sewer system suffered overflows during Hurricane Irma that needed to be addressed. Rural communities are vital to the development and growth of Floridas economy and Im committed to helping them thrive, said Governor Ron DeSantis. Infrastructure improvements made available through the Rural Infrastructure Fund will help rural communities be able to attract businesses and provide more resilient infrastructure for the future of their local economy.