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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We're warming back into the lower 80s for highs on Thursday ahead of a weak cold front set to drop down the peninsula later in the day. Enjoy a mostly sunny start to the day, then becoming breezy with a few clouds mixed in and an isolated sprinkle northwest of I-4.

Cooler air invades for Friday with plenty of sunshine and a high in the lower 70s. We climb from a morning low in the 40s on Saturday into the upper 70s with a sunny sky. Even warmer air is on tap for Sunday with a mostly sunny sky and highs in the lower 80s.

Highs: Low 80s Lows: Mid 50s Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. 'You can't do that': Trump pledges he would not defy court order amid battle with federal judge over deportations
President Donald Trump pledged he never has and never will defy a court order while going on to slam the federal judge who ordered a pause in his efforts to invoke a rarely used law to quickly deport migrants he said are affiliated with a Venezuelan gang. 

2. Trump administration pushes immigrants to ‘self deport’
The White House is trying a new approach to fulfill President Donald Trump’s goal of mass deportations: convincing many undocumented immigrants to simply “self deport.”

• Immigration attorney talks rule requiring undocumented to register with U.S.
• Ocoee unanimously approves to be compliant with state immigration laws

3. Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour on Wednesday, the U.S. leader said, a day after he spoke with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

3. Federal Reserve could still cut interest rates this year, but for 'bad' reasons
Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year — the same forecast it issued in December.

4. Could a new approach make homeownership accessible to more Americans?
April DeSimone and Marcellus Murray had a vision in mind when they purchased their home in Trenton, New Jersey. But standing in their basement, surrounded by the ripped up concrete and plumbing scraps, their dream can seem a long way off.  

5. Volusia County approves nearly $1.4M in ECHO grants to fund 4 revitalization projects
The Volusia County Council approved nearly $1.4 million in ECHO grants on Tuesday that will go toward four projects restoring, constructing and improving popular facilities around the county.

More Things to Know

• Flood Survey | Lake County is asking residents to fill out a countywide vulnerability assessment survey to identify critical areas that are prone to flooding. Here’s where to fill out the form. 

• Palm Coast State of the City | Registration is open to the public for Palm Coast’s 2025 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 10. The event is at 5:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. It is free and open to residents. Here’s how to register.

• Mary Avenue Tot Lot Opening | The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly revitalized Mary Avenue Tot Lot in New Smyrna Beach. The playground has been transformed into a modern and safe place for kids to play. The event is on Wednesday, March 26, at 3 p.m. 

• FWC Bear Hunt Meetings | The FWC is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback from Florida residents on proposals for regulated black bear hunting in the state. View the meeting dates and times. 

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