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
High pressure sliding into the region will bring about generally dry conditions, although we cannot rule out a few isolated showers moving on shore.
Under a mix of sun and clouds, temperatures will level off around 80 on Wednesday and into the lower 80s for Thursday.
Highs: Around 80 Lows: Around 60 Rain Coverage: 20% |
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Today's Big Stories
1. U.S. stocks dive after another stunning day of reversals as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs
The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Tuesday after wiping out an early gain of 4.1%, bringing it nearly 20% below its record set in February.
2. 21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire
Crews said the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
3. Trump's DHS revokes legal status for migrants who entered the U.S. on Biden-era CBP One app
Migrants who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States by using a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave the country “immediately.”
4. Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court's order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
5. NCAA champs Florida Gators return to Gainesville with a welcome home rally
The Florida Gators men's basketball team beat out the Houston Cougars Monday night for the NCAA top title.
6. Volusia County to invest $40 million into reimagining the Ocean Center
As Florida’s 5th-largest convention center, it hosted a record-breaking 118 events in 2024, along with generating $114.3 million in economic benefits, the county said in a release.
More Things to Know
- Atlas V to launch Kuiper 1 on Wednesday | The inaugural launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper will use a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket to deliver the first satellites of the constellation into low Earth orbit (LEO). Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Liftoff is scheduled for April 9 at 7 p.m.
- Magic to host Fan Appreciate Night on Wednesday | The Orlando Magic will celebrate and thank its fans for their support this season during Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday when the Magic host the Boston Celtics in the home finale.
- Disney World launches luggage transport service for resort guests | The pilot service is available at select resorts with Southwest Airlines flights departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
A+ Teachers
Apopka teacher says learning is a lifelong experience
A+ Teacher Rosalind Lamphere knows firsthand the opportunities that education can provide.
She says, “My goal is to make them want to come to school and want to learn and also teach them to take ownership of their own education, being responsible for their education.”