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

Waking up on Thursday, readings will fall to the 50s areawide as northwest winds transport in cooler air.

Sunshine will be quick to return for Thursday into the weekend; during this time, highs will only reach the mid- to upper 60s.

Highs: Mid-60s

Lows: Upper 50s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Volusia County parents accused of attacking deputy after son disciplined at school
The parents, 45-year-old Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino and 46-year-old Jorge Rivera, are facing numerous charges in the case.

2. Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee holding design workshops
The goal is to have a design concept recommendation for the city by the end of 2024.

3. Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to personally secure his embattled nomination.

4. Trump’s attorneys request his NYC hush money conviction be dismissed because of election victory
A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record as well as a possible prison sentence.

5. As FDOT funding ends, SunRail to look at fare increases
For fiscal year 2024-2025, the service will see a shortfall of more than $65 million that counties and cities with SunRail stops will have to make up.

6. Snowcat Ridge park in Dade City returns
Guests can experience snow tubing on the park’s Snowy Slopes, which is 60-feet tall and 400-feet long.

Around Central Florida Tomorrow

  • Orlando Deck the District Holiday Event: City District’s signature Deck the District will feature a gingerbread building contest at Hawkers headquarters, puppy photos with Santa, live music performed by DTO Live and the City District tree lighting to end the night at 8:45 p.m.
  • Anastasia at the Dr. Phillips Center: The Central Florida Community Theater presents this spectacular new musical inspired by the beloved film. Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the romance of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to uncover the mystery of her past.
  • 2024 WBCA Showcase: A new women’s college basketball event will be staged at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

Beyond Central Florida

Thursday, Nov. 21

  • Guinness World Records Day
  • Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims
  • Forbes Magazine publishes annual list of America's Most Trusted Companies
  • PlayStation celebrates 30th anniversary with special collection.
  • Hearing on 'Threats to the Homeland', with testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Chef's Kitchen

What’s good for the goose: Argentinian Steakhouse uses hot coal method for seafood

It’s what makes Renzo’s special — cooking over a coal bed of even heat in the Argentinian tradition.

Check out their recipe for Chilean Sea Bass, New England Diver Scallops and Paella-inspired Saffron Risotto.