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.

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High pressure is here to stay for the holiday weekend, offering up ample sunshine but also some very hot temperatures. You'll find a low rain chance appearing in the forecast each day representing a very stray shower that could flare up with the inland-moving seabreeze, but anything that develops will be very isolated.

Plan on high temperatures running in the low to mid-90s through weekend, with even some upper 90s around by Memorial Day. With feels-like temperatures hovering near or above 100 degrees, it will be essential to stay safe in the heat by staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest times of the day, and to seek air conditioning as much as possible.

Highs: Mid-90s Lows: Low 70s Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Port Orange Police confirm Sugar Mill Elementary student hit by vehicle has died
The Port Orange Police Department have confirmed that a fourth-grade student who was hit in front of Sugar Mill Elementary this morning has died from her injuries. 

2. 8 injured in airboat crash at the St. Cloud canal in Kissimmee
The Osceola County Fire Rescue got 11 people safely back to land after an airboat crashed into a sandbar at the St. Cloud canal near Neptune Road in Kissimmee this afternoon.

3. NASA: Crewed Starliner will launch with helium leak
During a teleconference on the updates of the delayed-prone maiden crewed launch of Starliner, NASA confirmed with Spectrum News that it will send up the spacecraft that has a small helium leak.

4. Hunter Biden attends final hearing ahead of his June 3 gun trial
Hunter Biden was back in court for the final hearing before he's expected to stand trial on federal firearms charges in Delaware as his father's reelection campaign unfolds.

5. Lawmakers spar over food aid program in $1.5T farm bill
Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives sparred this week over the future of a food aid program that benefits millions of Americans as part of a must-pass twice-per-decade package of agriculture and food policy known as the farm bill.

6. Memorial Day events in Central Florida to honor the sacrifices of veterans
Memorial Day is not just a holiday. It was established by the federal government for Americans to take time to recognize the commitment of members of America's military services who lost their lives while defending the United States. In Central Florida, these events will be held to recognize their sacrifices.

Looking Ahead to Tomorrow

• Beach Cleanup: Volusia County invites residents and visitors to join Keep Volusia Beautiful’s Beach Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at Winterhaven Park, 4589 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet. Interested parties can RSVP by emailing volusiarecycles@volusia.org.

• Lake Apopka North Shore: The St. Johns River Water Management District will perform maintenance work on Laughlin Road just south of McDonald Canal Road from May 28 to June 13. Pedestrians can bypass the construction area using the Loop Trail. Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will be closed during the weekend of June 7 - 9.

• Aquatica’s Aloha to Summer Event: Aquatica Orlando, voted Best Outdoor Waterpark by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice, is ready to kick off the summer season in style as it announces its highly anticipated seasonal event, “Aloha to Summer,” running from March 30 to June 2, every Saturday and Sunday. Dive into a world of festive fun, delicious culinary delights, and unforgettable entertainment, all included with park admission.

Beyond Central Florida

Saturday, May 25

• Donald Trump delivers remarks at 2024 libertarian national convention
• President Biden delivers West Point commencement address
• 4th anniversary of the death of George Floyd
• NHL Stanley Cup playoffs conference finals continue
• Lady Gaga concert special premieres on HBO
• International Tap Dance day
• National missing children's day – Etan Patz in New York was first to be on a milk carton
• National wine day

Sunday, May 26

• Indy 500
• Nascar Coca-Cola 600, including kick-off of annual "Nascar salutes refreshed by Coca-Cola"
• French open tennis begins
• 35th PBS National Memorial Day concert, broadcast nationwide from the Capitol’s west lawn, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.
• New author contributes to 100-year library project * Scottish Artist Katie Pearson's long-term artwork which will see the creation of 100 exclusive, secret works of literature over the course of 100 years
• 30th anniversary of President Clinton renewing China's trade privileges