Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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There's still enough Saharan Dust overhead to provide hazy skies again on Monday, but the other feature to our weather will be increased tropical moisture starting to return from the south. This will enhance the coverage of afternoon showers and storms; downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds could accompany any of the cells which should mostly be focused west of I-95.
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Highs: Low to Mid-90s Lows: Mid-70s Rain Coverage: 50% |
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Big Stories
1. Biden says he won't run for reelection, backs Harris; VP says she's 'honored,' vows to 'earn and win' nomination
The remarkable move comes after weeks of questions about his age and ability to lead Democrats to victory against former President Donald Trump in the general election.
2. Harris racks up endorsements, donations after Biden steps aside
As of 9 p.m. ET, ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, announced that grassroots supporters raised more than $46 million since Harris launched her campaign, the biggest day of the 2024 cycle so far.
3. Analysis
- Who Harris might pick as her running mate if she wins the Democratic nomination
- Florida’s political analysts weigh in on Biden’s stepping down from re-election
4. Florida Democrats say Biden put nation first, turn attention to defeating Trump in election
Florida Democratic Party Chairperson Nikki Fried said Biden "will be remembered as one of the greatest presidents of our lifetimes."
Around Central Florida
1. Ground depression forces evacuations in Groveland neighborhood
Several homes in a Lake County neighborhood have been evacuated following the emergence of a significant ground depression.
2. Two hospitalized as rescue officials respond to house fire in Winter Garden
Fire Rescue officials are investigating what led to a house fire in Winter Garden, where two people inside were hospitalized Saturday afternoon.
3. Former homeless woman gives back to others in Orlando
Several community foundations and organizations came together to give back to the homeless community on Saturday.
4. Monday is the last day to register for Florida's primary election
The 2024 presidential race is well underway. Florida's primary election is slated for Aug. 20, and voters have until Monday, July 22 to register to vote or update their registration.
5. Florida's Back-to-School Tax Holiday: What you need to know
Families will have the opportunity to stock up on various school supplies tax free as the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday takes place from July 29 to Aug. 11.
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Quote of the Day
Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Jim Leyland was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. He managed for 22 seasons, won three Manager of the Year awards, the 1997 World Series, had a 1,769-1,728 career record as a manager and was the manager of the U.S. Olympic team in 2017 when the Americans won their only World Baseball Classic.
Leyland made sure to acknowledge the importance of the fans to the game of baseball.