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

Low pressure drifting away from us on Tuesday will take any lingering morning showers with it and leave us with a clearing afternoon sky.

Once the sun makes a return, temperatures are set to climb back into the lower 70s.

Highs: Lower 70s

Lows: Upper 50s

Rain Coverage: 30% AM

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Today's Big Stories

1. Gov. DeSantis says he supports Florida version of DOGE
A bill making it easier for lawmakers to control administrative spending was introduced to the Florida legislature by Republican State Rep. Tiffany Esposito.

2. SpaceX to try again Monday night for maiden flight of new rocket booster
The launch window will open at 11:26 p.m. ET and it will close at until 3:06 a.m. ET.

3. Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments
Musk is pressing his demand despite confusion spreading through the government and conflicting instructions from top officials.

4. Craft retailer Joann to close all stores nationwide
The company said it plans to start going-out-of-business sales immediately.

5. Phase 3 of Orlando's Creative Village project to see a 12-year delay
Officials say the project will likely not be completed until 2043.

6. Dynamic tolling begins on I-4 express lanes
Pricing will be adjusted based on traffic conditions.

More Things to Know

  • Volusia State of the County Address | Residents are invited to attend Volusia County's annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. 

  • Beach Improvements | Volusia County will host a series of three public information sessions to discuss long-term beach improvement and resiliency planning. The first session is on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. in Daytona Beach.

  • Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Orlando’s seven-game homestand continues Tuesday when the Cleveland Cavaliers are in town for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. This game will be televised on TNT.

 

Traffic Inbox

Street lights needed on Pleasant Hill Road, driver says

A young driver says extra lighting is needed along Pleasant Hill Road, between Kissimmee and Poinciana.

Matthew Montgomery, who is 17 years old and has his learner's permit, drives on Pleasant Hill Road to get to and from school.