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

Quiet skies will continue for any outdoor plans tomorrow and Sunday. Saturday morning will start off a little chilly.

Morning lows will be in the lower 50s for most, but some areas northwest of Orlando will drop down into the 40s. You may want a light jacket or sweatshirt to start.

Some clouds will then move in later in the day as another weak cold front slides on through Saturday night. This front will move in without any rainfall. It will only reinforce the dry air for Sunday.

The dry air behind this weak cold front will lead to more sunny skies and seasonable temperatures for Sunday. Morning lows will be down in the 50s, with highs in the mid-70s.

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Today's Big Stories

1. Zelenskyy leaves White House after Trump cuts short talks following Oval Office blowup
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a critical minerals deal with the U.S. that President Donald Trump had demanded and suggested was a condition for future support for Ukraine.

2. Hundreds of NOAA weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status were fired Thursday, lawmakers and weather experts said.

3. New Smyrna Beach woman who killed terminally ill husband in 2023 sentenced to prison
A 78-year-old New Smyrna Beach woman who shot and killed her terminally ill husband while he was being treated at the hospital in 2023 was sentenced to 366 days in prison.

4. Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia.

5. Florida's state budget legislative session begins next week
Florida’s regular legislative session starts next week and the focus will be the state’s next budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

6. Wild horses and bison roam freely at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville
You may not know this, but there is a savanna located not far from Orlando, Fla.

More Things to Know

• Arbor Day Tree Giveaway in Winter Springs | Participate in Winter Springs’ Arbor Day initiative by registering online for a complimentary tree. Residents of Winter Springs Incorporated can receive a free tree delivered to their homes during Arbor Day weekend (late April). Registration is open from February 10 to March 7, 2025. Each registered household is eligible for one tree, complete with an informative care guide. Join us in fostering environmental stewardship— register to secure your free tree and contribute to the city’s green landscape.


• Leesburg Carnival | There’s something for everyone at this family-fun event, from rides and games for all ages to fair food for every appetite.


• Monster Jam at Camping World Stadium: Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! Watch as 12,000lb trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. Plus, you’ll be in the middle of the action, as you get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts and saves.