Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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Another sunny, warm day is in store for today as high pressure maintains control of our weather. Highs will climb to the upper 80s, in line with the average for this time in May.
Similar weather will follow tomorrow, so rain will not interfere with your Cinco de Mayo plans.
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High: Upper 80s Low: Low 60s Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. May the Fourth be with you: SpaceX launches more than 50 Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX successfully launched more than 50 Starlink satellites into orbit early this morning.
2. Pulse memorial talks unravel, but a Pulse museum project is still underway
The future memorial for the victims of the attack on Pulse nightclub will not be built on the same site as the tragedy.
3. Daytona Beach hopes to add more street lights and cameras
The city of Daytona Beach is considering adding more street lights and security cameras to enhance public safety in the downtown area near Seabreeze Blvd. The cost is estimated to be over $1 million.
4. A hydrogen plant will soon be coming to Polk County
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a memorandum of understanding with a South Korean hydrogen company last week that will bring a hydrogen facility to the outskirts of Mulberry.
5. Multiple arrested at sit-in rally at Gov. DeSantis’ office
Police arrested roughly a dozen demonstrators at the Florida Capitol yesterday after they blocked the lobby of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office and refused to leave.
Around the Nation
1. White House announces steps on 'responsible' AI innovation; VP Harris to meet with industry leaders
2. Police arrest suspect in Atlanta shooting that killed 1, wounded 4
3. White House: Debt default could cause recession, cost millions of jobs
4. United plans to hire 15,000, adding to surge in airline jobs
5. Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin
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A trio of Senate Republicans on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden to quickly sign an executive order similar to the expiring Title 42 policy that has expelled migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration, which fought in court to end Title 42, says it’s been preparing for more than a year for what's to come. On Tuesday, it announced it will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the border. And Wednesday, the U.S. and Mexico announced an agreement on new immigration policies aimed at deterring illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways for entry.