Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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Starting off the day in the upper 70s and lower 80s, we'll warm quickly into the lower 90s for highs. With onshore flowing helping to boost humidity values once again, we'll likely feel more like 101 to 105 degrees across all of Central Florida. If you plan on spending any time outside, please drink plenty of water and find ways to stay cool when possible.
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Highs: Low-90s Lows: Mid-Upper 70s Rain Coverage: 50% |
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Around Central Florida
1. Farmworker advocates react to Florida law banning local heat protections
In Florida, there are no laws that provide heat exposure protections for outdoor workers.
2. Windermere resident hopes street racing penalties bring relief
In Windermere, some residents say street racing has been a headache for years.
3. Living without an ID: Overcoming barriers and how a nonprofit is expanding to address the need
Analysis shows nearly 21 million adult U.S. citizens do not have a current, non-expired driver's license.
4. Drivers get holiday ready as AAA expects to rescue 800,000
AAA says the most common issues they help with are dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts
5. Florida sees huge jump to its average gas prices
Florida has seen a huge jump — by 10 cents — to its average gas price, according to AAA on Tuesday.
Around the Nation
1. Trump seeks to set aside New York hush money verdict hours after Supreme Court ruling
2. Beginning Aug. 1, dogs entering U.S. must be 6 months, microchipped to help prevent rabies spread
3. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%
4. Boston Celtics ownership group planning to sell team
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Slotkin is the overwhelming favorite to win the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Aug. 6 primary and is expected to face a Republican nominee who will be heavily backed by national groups. Three Republicans are vying for the party's nomination and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has secured an endorsement from Donald Trump.