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
We wake up Tuesday morning with a mostly sunny sky and very muggy conditions.
Moisture levels in the atmosphere remain high, so as we develop scattered showers and storms in the afternoon, locally heavy rain is possible.
Highs top the lower to middle 90s.
Highs: Low to mid-90s Lows: Mid-70s Rain Coverage: 50% |
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Today's Big Stories
1. House leaders announce members of bipartisan probe into Trump assassination attempt
Florida Reps. Laurel Lee, Michael Waltz and Jared Moskowitz are serving on the task force.
2. Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits, amendment to reverse presidential immunity ruling
Biden's proposed changes also come amid outcry from Democrats and ethics watchdogs about scandals involving some of the court's members.
3. Melbourne resident rebuilds part of home following an EF-0 tornado in June
Joshua Haas said he remembers seeing the tornado as if it all happened yesterday.
4. Two new Volusia elementary schools set to open before first day of school
The opening of two news schools is part of Volusia County School District’s strategic plan to support high levels of learning for all students.
5. Plans for a new Orlando fire station to serve the Lake Nona area
It’s tentatively set to break ground in 2025.
6. What to watch Tuesday at the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles in the team gymnastics finals, Katie Ledecky back in the pool
Simone Biles leads the U.S. women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Around Central Florida This Week
- Back-to-School Bashes: Here's a list of back-to-school events taking place in your area this week.
- ATLAS V to launch USSF-51: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch the USSF-51 mission for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command. Liftoff will occur at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- Missy Elliott featuring Ciara & Busta Rhymes: The Missy Elliott Experience is heading to Orlando on July 30 with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland.
Beyond Central Florida
Tuesday, July 30
- Deadline for Democratic presidential candidates to file paperwork to appear on the Democratic National Committee's roll call ballot to select the party's presidential nominee before the Democratic National Convention
- Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance campaigns in Nevada
- Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor shower, which began 3 Jul, due to peak, and be seen through to 15 Aug
Traffic Inbox
Drivers block intersection at Pleasant Hill Road and Sun Cove Drive in Kissimmee
A clogged intersection has an Osceola County man asking if something can be done to make his drive easier.