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.

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A quick shot of cooler, drier air sweeps down the peninsula with highs well below average for Thursday.

Under a mostly sunny sky, highs level off in the upper 60s.

Highs: Upper 60s Lows: Lower 50s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Measles case confirmed in South Florida teen
This is the first case reported since a small outbreak in 2024, which also was in South Florida.

2. Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
The plans underway at the VA showed how the Trump administration's DOGE initiative, led by billionaire Elon Musk, is not holding back on an all-out effort to slash federal agencies.

3. Divided Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, two conservatives, joined the three liberal justices to form a majority.

5. Proposed expressway connector aims to ease traffic near Orlando Sanford Airport
Officials say the project is necessary due to increased development, airport expansion, and rising traffic volumes in the area.

4. Mount Dora continues to look into solutions to curb downtown parking problems
Leaders are considering ideas like shuttle system for residents, converting parking lots into golf cart lots, or a pay for parking program.

6. SpaceX pushes back eighth flight test of Starship again
The company announced it will try again on Thursday night.

More Things to Know

• Arnold Palmer Invitational First Round | Since 1979, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard has been a proving ground for the PGA TOUR’s biggest names –– and a can’t miss event for golf’s biggest fans.


• Central Florida Fair | The annual Central Florida Fair returns to Orlando for its 113th year. Until March 9 enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions, competitive exhibits, and so much more.


• Daytona Short Track | The world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing returns to Daytona Bike Week at the Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7.