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

A shifting area of high pressure will provide a brief warm up on our Thursday, before a weak passing front arrives on Friday dropping us back below average.

With our high shifting farther offshore, temperatures tonight won't be as cold as the past several.

No threat of freezing temperatures or frost forming. Instead most locations will fall into the 40s under clear skies.

Highs: Low to Mid 70s Lows: Upper 40s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Trump Transition

• DeSantis considered to lead the Pentagon as Hegseth faces scrutiny over a series of allegations
  The Trump transition team was growing concerned about Hegseth’s path to confirmation and was actively looking at potential replacements, a person familiar with the matter said.

• Billionaire and Polaris Dawn astronaut Jared Isaacman tapped to lead NASA
  If confirmed, Isaacman will replace Bill Nelson, 82, a former Democratic senator from Florida who was nominated by President Joe Biden.

• Trump responds after Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister removes name from DEA consideration
  Trump indicated on social media that it was his decision to remove Chronister from consideration.

2. UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot outside NYC Midtown hotel, officials say
The suspect fled the scene.

3. Tavares leaders table discussion on fluoride until next meeting
Council members said they want more time to review studies.

4. Orange County studies safety changes for University Boulevard near Full Sail University
County data shows that 813 crashes happened on the section of roadway between August 2018 and August 2023 

More Things to Know

• Marion County Schools to hold a Winter Career Fair | The school district is holding a Winter Career Fair on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Howard Academy Community Center in Ocala.


• City of Oviedo Tree Lighting | There will be FREE photos with Santa! Live reindeer! Carolers! Food trucks and more!


• 46th Annual Christmas in the Park in Winter Park | Each year, the Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert.