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Hot and at times, breezy conditions are expected for Thursday with sun and passing clouds. With highs back to around 90 degrees, it would be the third consecutive day at 90; more of this heat is expected Friday and this weekend.

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Highs: Near 90

Lows: Near 70

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Central Florida

1. Florida lawmakers’ proposed budget includes $200 million for the citrus industry
A bulk of the money, $190 million, would focus on large-scale field trials, including researching pest and disease management, along with rehabilitating existing trees.

2. FWC begins series of public meetings to discuss proposed bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted a public meeting looking for input on highly regulated bear hunting measures for a potential bear hunting season. A potential 23 day bear hunting season would take place in December.

3. Palm Bay to vote on increasing limit on backyard chickens
The Palm Bay City Council is set to consider amending the code to double the amount of backyard chickens allowed. Right now, four chickens are permitted on residential properties. If passed, that number would increase to eight.

4. Tensions arise over timelines for flood solution in Apopka
Apopka city leaders gave an update on Border Lake, which was the epicenter of major flooding after Hurricane Milton.

5. Central Florida Expressway Authority shares plans for a connector from State Road 417 to Orlando Sanford International Airport
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) held a workshop Wednesday night at the Galileo School for Gifted Learning to get community feedback on two possible paths that would connect State Road 417 to the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Around the Nation

1. Trump unveils broad new tariffs, setting 10% baseline and higher rates on dozen of countries

2. Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

3. Bettors back Duke men and UConn women for national championships

4. Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game

Quote of the Day

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.

Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email to The Associated Press.