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

A weak cold front will slip by overnight, dragging a slightly cooler and drier air mass down over the peninsula. Tomorrow morning will start with lows in the 50s, then warm slowly into the upper 70s under a sunny sky. Breezy conditions and low humidity means another day of elevated wildfire conditions.

More sunshine is in store Sunday with highs in the lower 80s. We return to the upper 80s on Monday and Tuesday ahead of a weak front, knocking us back a few degrees on Wednesday. We’re not seeing any indication of widespread, helpful rainfall anytime soon.

Highs: Upper 70s

Lows: Upper 50s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. 3 people die, 1 injured in small plane crash near major South Florida highway
Three people died and a fourth person was injured when a small plane crashed this morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks, police said.

2. U.S. stocks shake while value of dollar and government bonds sink as trade-war fears rise
U.S. stocks are shaking today as President Donald Trump's trade war with China escalates further and U.S. households get even more worried about it. Gold's price is rising, the U.S. dollar's value is falling and other financial markets are also swinging in indications of rising fear.

3. Head of U.S. Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired after she sent a base-wide email breaking with official messaging following Vice President JD Vance's visit to the Danish territory that President Donald Trump is seeking to annex.

4. Trump undergoing his annual physical after years of reluctance to share medical information
Donald Trump is undergoing his annual physical today, potentially giving the public its first details in years about the health of a man who in January became the oldest in U.S. history to be sworn in as president.

5. Construction firm says more youth needed as labor shortage looms
There are several new construction projects getting underway across Central Florida.

More Things to Know

  • Tire Collection Event | Seminole County is hosting a waste tire collection event on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents to dispose of up to five tires, which helps eliminate mosquito breeding grounds on your property. The two drop-off locations include the Central Transfer Station and the Seminole County landfill.
  • Osceola Board Meeting Open for Comment | The agenda and request to speak for the upcoming public comment meeting on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. is now available. If you would like to speak, submit your request by Sunday at 5 p.m.

  • GEMS Summer Camp | Osceola County's GEMS Summer Camp application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 30. Students entering grades 6-10 can apply for the free, hands-on STEM experience focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Flood Assessment Study Results | Sumter County will host a public outreach meeting on Monday, April 14, to present the results of a study assessing potential flood risks within the county. The study examines the impact of various storm scenarios in the community, identifying areas most vulnerable to flooding. The meeting is from 5-6 p.m. at the Sumter County Public Works Department in Bushnell. 

 

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