Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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If you are heading back to work today, you'll want to dress warm with morning temperatures in the 40s; afternoon readings will bounce back to the upper 60s, a bit below the average high of 72 degrees for this date in January. Plenty of sunshine is in store, although some moisture aloft streaming by may lead to some clouds in the mix.
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Highs: Upper 60s Lows: Mid to Upper 40s Rain Coverage: 0% |
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Around Central Florida
1. Security consultant says planning is essential for mass events following New Orleans attack
The suspected acts of terrorism on New Year’s Day in the New Orleans French Quarter have sparked discussions about safety measures.
2. Fees go up for visiting beachgoers in Volusia County
If you’re heading to Volusia County beaches for the new year and you’re not a resident of the county, expect to pay more.
3. FDOT to add ‘congestion relief lanes’ on I-4 in ChampionsGate
Interstate 4 in the ChampionsGate area is often called the busiest corridor in the country, with around 200,000 drivers traveling on the roadway daily. In 25 years, experts predict an additional 50,000 drivers will travel along that area.
4. Christian Service Center for the Homeless begins $6 million renovation
The organization, which serves about 500 people a day, is starting work on a project that leaders say will transform the way they serve Orlando’s growing homeless population
Around the Nation and World
1. Driver expressed desire to kill before ramming New Orleans revelers, Biden says; 15 dead in attack
2. Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff game, postponed after deadly New Orleans truck attack
3. Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after major blackout
4. 1 person dies when Tesla Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel
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- Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103
- Goodyear celebrates 100 years of iconic blimp in 2025
- No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals
Quote of the Day
Lebron James' milestone birthday is today, which will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s.
A 40th birthday, in NBA terms, means the on-court end is near. James will become the 30th player to appear in a regular-season game with a “4” as the first digit of his age.