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Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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Northeast winds behind last night's front will usher in slightly cooler air for Friday, but being in the upper 70s for highs will still technically be above-average. Partly sunny skies can be expected and while much of the day will be dry, there could be a stray late day shower.
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Highs: Upper 70s Lows: Middle 60s Rain Coverage: 20% p.m. |
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Around Central Florida
1. DeSantis signs immigration package aimed at increasing criminal penalties and reducing in-state tuition access
Florida Republicans sealed the deal on immigration. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off a new immigration package, just hours after lawmakers passed the series of laws tackling the issue.
2. State Sen. Thompson dies after complications from knee surgery, family says
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson has died, following complications from a knee replacement surgery, according to a release from her family.
3. Blue Origin lays off over 1,000 employees
Blue Origin has laid off about 10% of its employees on Thursday morning, according to an email from company CEO Dave Limp that was obtained by Spectrum News.
4. Orlando police say a teenager has died after Wednesday crash on Narcoossee Road
The Lake Nona High School community was mourning the loss of one of their own Thursday. Orlando Police confirmed one of the teenagers involved in a crash Wednesday on Narcoossee Road has died.
5. Osteen residents make their voices heard about proposed development project
A developer from Daytona Beach has his sights set on a piece of property in Osteen, with the hopes of transforming it into 80 townhomes.
Around the Nation
1. Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
2. Texas churches sue Trump to stop immigration arrests at houses of worship
3. State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla
4. Fourth federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
5. Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
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Quote of the Day
Linda McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient” the department while continuing some of its largest programs.
