Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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Rain chances will be low on Friday as drier air edges into Central Florida from the north. The better chance for any isolated showers and storms will be for areas south of Orlando; otherwise, plan on a good amount of sun with highs around 90 degrees.
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Highs: Near 90 Lows: Mid-70s Rain Coverage: 30% |
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Around Central Florida
1. After delays, ULA launches Vulcan Centaur rocket in second test flight
Space lovers had to wait as United Launch Alliance (ULA) dealt with a glitch and delays, but the Colorado-based company launched its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Friday morning.
2. Orange County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Ashton accused of misconduct in courtroom
A high-profile Central Florida judge is facing a list of formal charges from the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The JQC accused Circuit court Judge Jeff Ashton of shouting at people in court and oftentimes in front of juries.
3. Edgewater residents continue to demand solution for chronic flooding
Edgewater residents are demanding answers as their community continues to deal with flooding issues.
4. Hispanics proving to be key, swing voting group in upcoming election
Hispanic Americans make up the largest minority group in the U.S., and because of that, gaining their support is a major factor in the upcoming election.
Around the Nation
1. Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to give time to negotiate new contract
2. Death toll reaches 200 after Helene, the deadliest hurricane to hit mainland U.S. since Katrina
3. Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
4. 3 officers convicted in Tyre Nichols fatal beating, 2 of them acquitted of civil rights charges
5. Biden student loan forgiveness plan halted again by federal judge after brief reprieve
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Quote of the Day
Caitlin Clark has been named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, giving the Indiana Fever back-to-back winners after Aliyah Boston won the honor last season.
A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave Clark 66 of 67 votes in balloting released Thursday. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese received the other.