Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

The hottest temperatures we've felt this year are coming in the next few days and may even flirt with record highs in some neighborhoods. Isolated pockets of fog early tomorrow clear out, leaving a mostly sunny sky.

Highs climb into the lower 90s. An isolated shower may pop along the sea breeze collision during the evening in eastern Orange, eastern Osceola, and western Brevard County.

More sunshine is around Saturday, with highs again soaring into the lower 90s. Not much of a change for Sunday, although we'll mix in a few clouds and slow temps from climbing higher than the lower 90s. A weak cold front may spark a few scattered showers and storms on Monday, but no widespread rain is in our forecast anytime soon.

Highs: Lower 90s Lows: Upper 60s Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. DeSantis signs education bills and bars Satanists from serving as chaplains
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 931 into law today, clearing the way for volunteers to serve as school chaplains. During the signing, he said that Satanists need not apply, since they are “not a religion,” according to the governor. 

2. President Biden to visit Tampa next week
President Joe Biden will make a stop in Tampa next week, the White House said.

3. Man hit and killed by Brightline train in Barefoot Bay
An unidentified man was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Barefoot Bay this morning, a Brevard County Sheriff's Office spokesman confirmed.

4. U.S., U.K. announce new sanctions against Iran in response to Israel attack
The U.S. and U.K. imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East.

5. Live Updates: All twelve jurors seated in Trump hush money trial
Jury selection resumed in the first criminal trial in history involving a U.S. president. Seven jurors were picked Tuesday, but two were dismissed today.

6. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits didn't change last week as the labor market continues to defy efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool hiring.

7. Wekiva Island to celebrate Earth Day with sustainably focused events
Wekiva Island is celebrating Earth Day tomorrow with fun and educational events based around sustainability.

Looking Ahead to Tomorrow

• Wekiva Island Earth Day: Wekiva Island aims to make every day Earth Day, but on April 19, 2024, the Seminole County business is taking it to the next level.

• Read at Mead: Join Ms. Shanna for stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes in a nature-themed surrounding. Enrollment is required.

• Parents Night Out at Mindful Music Center Sanford: Parents—get ready for a night out THIS FRIDAY! Drop your kid off at Mindful Music Center, where they’ll enjoy a night of Moana, crafts, games, pizza, and popcorn!

Beyond Central Florida

Friday, April 19

• IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings - Development Committee meeting.
• GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher resigns from Congress.
• State Employment and Unemployment, Mar
• Congress breaks for recess.
• Taylor Swift releases her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department.
• Daytime Emmy Awards nominations announced.
• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival second weekend begins.
• 20th anniversary of Mean Girls.