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A chilly airmass set up across Central Florida will be responsible for highs only in the low 60s on Friday, running below the average high of 76 for this time in February.
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Around Central Florida
1. Gov. Ron DeSantis supports idea of eliminating property taxes in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he is open to the idea of eliminating property taxes in Florida — and a Senate bill has been filed that would order a study to see if it's feasible.
2. Central Florida probationary employees fired as part of nationwide downsizing at the IRS
According to union officials, dozens of probationary workers in Central Florida have been fired as part of a nationwide downsizing at the IRS.
3. DeLand Police Department school resource officer gives back to his community
DeLand Police Department school resource officer Javon Kelly holds DeLand High School near and dear to his heart.
4. Lake Mary leaders unanimously votes to stop fluoride treatment in city water
Pointing to guidance from the Florida surgeon general and public feedback, the Lake Mary City Commission voted Thursday night to remove fluoride from the city's water supply.
5. KICKING OFF THE WEEKEND: SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch
SpaceX is getting ready to kick off the weekend with another Starlink launch on Friday morning.
Around the Nation
1. Republicans disagree with Trump on Putin, won’t critique Ukraine war strategy
2. Child hostages identified but body Hamas released was not their mother, Israel says
3. Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump's spending cuts
4. Senate ready to stay up all night to pass GOP budget over objections from Democrats
5. Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians
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Quote of the Day
Unions for federal workers have filed a lawsuit to block the mass firings of probationary federal employees by President Donald Trump's administration, alleging that officials are exploiting and misusing the probationary period to eliminate staff across government agencies.
The lawsuit says the administration’s Office of Personnel Management acted unlawfully by directing federal agencies to use a standardized termination notice falsely claiming performance issues.