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Storm concerns cause school closures and delays

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Update:

Leon County Schools says Godby High School is closed Thursday due to flooding on campus.

Original story:

Strong storms in the forecast have caused some local schools, colleges and universities to close or delay start times Thursday morning. Here's a list of delays or closures reported so far

Closures and Delays for K-12 Schools

  • Franklin County Schools will delay opening Thursday, April 11, 2024, until 10:00 a.m.
  • Gulf County Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
  • Jefferson County Schools will be closed Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Leon County Schools will delay opening by one hour on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
  • Wakulla County Schools will be closed Thursday, April 11, 2024.
  • Washington County Schools will be closed Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Closures and delays for Florida Colleges

  • Florida A&M University has announced the main Tallahassee campus and FAMU DRS will open at noon Thursday, April 11 due to inclement weather.
  • Florida State University will delay the start of classes and normal business operations until 11 a.m. ET Thursday, April 11.
  • Tallahassee Community College will delay opening on Thursday April 11 until 9:30 a.m.
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