Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.

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A beautiful day ahead for Central Florida as high pressure moves in and high temperatures shoot up. We're expecting to find many spots in the upper 80s to lower 90s on Wednesday, with everyone feeling like the low to mid 90s when it comes to the heat index.

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Highs: Upper 80s to Around 90

Lows: Upper 60s

Rain Coverage: 10%

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Around Central Florida

1. Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024
Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections Tuesday in two Florida congressional districts.

2. Mount Dora residents express opposition to proposed subdivision
The plan would involve building more than 250 new homes as part of the Heritage Green subdivision.

3. Seminole County homeless shelter seeks additional $200K in county funds
Leaders at Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida say costs to stay open continue to rise and funds from the American Rescue Plan Act have stopped.

4. Ormond Beach now has a permanent stretch of dog-friendly sand
The county said the pilot program was a success, addressing the community’s desire to bring their pets to the beach.

5. Kissimmee swears in Charles Broadway as new police chief
New Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway hopes to build a new department culture with professionalism, accountability and community trust.


Around the Nation

1. Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

2. What we know about Trump's 'liberation day' tariff announcement as world waits with bated breath

3. Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

4. Cory Booker's marathon Senate speech is the longest in history, surpassing segregationist Strom Thurmond

5. Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Quote of the Day

The New York Yankees are making headlines after a season opening series blowout against the Milwaukee Brewers. The team found success with a new “torpedo” bat design, created by the team and Louisville Slugger.

The design, as Rick Redman, vice president of corporate communications for Hillerich & Bradsby, explained, has been in the works for about a year and a half. The Yankees’ recent wins put their hard work into the limelight.