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October will begin with more heat, humidity, and afternoon storms. The coverage of rain will be a bit higher during the afternoon with more moisture available; storms may be slow-moving and capable of locally heavy rain.
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Around Central Florida
1. Lake County middle school saw a 67% decrease in violent behaviors
A Lake County middle school is named a model school for behavior intervention. Cecil E. Gray Middle School in Groveland was named the 2023-2024 Bronze-Level Florida Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports System Model School. It’s a program they started three years ago.
2. Seminole County resident leads donation efforts for victims of Hurricane Helene
While much of Central Florida was spared the worst of Hurricane Helene, one local resident is stepping up to help those hit hardest by the storm.
3. Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty in federal court
The man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in front of a judge in federal court Monday.
4. Orlando Fire implements new overnight alarm system to try to limit health risks for crews
Firefighters have a higher risk of heart problems, much of it because of the environment on the job, like smoke exposure and lack of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Around the Nation
1. Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 125
2. Israeli raids against Hezbollah signal a wider ground incursion into Lebanon could come soon
3. Isaac dissipates, Joyce weakens and Kirk strengthens, all in the Atlantic
4. Vance, Walz set to meet in only remaining debate of 2024 campaign
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- Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding it
- Dikembe Mutombo, basketball Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Quote of the Day
Fewer homes have changed hands this year than at any point during the last three decades, according to a new analysis from the real estate website Redfin.
Just 2.5% of homes were sold to another owner through the first eight months of 2024 — a 30% decline compared with 2019.