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For the fourth consecutive day, we're anticipating highs around 90 degrees in Orlando, marking a hot start to April that feels more like summer. Southeast winds will be a bit breezy at times, keeping coastal neighborhoods in the mid-80s.
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Around Central Florida
1. HB 5101 could cut funding for AP, dual enrollment, other high school courses in Florida
An Orange County school board member is voicing her concerns about Florida House Bill 5101, which, if passed, would cut funding for certain programs at high schools across the state.
2. Palm Bay looking into widening portion of Malabar Road
The city of Palm Bay is looking to partner with the Florida Department of Transportation to look at the possibility of widening a portion of busy Malabar Road.
3. Tavares couple to face death penalty on accusations of abuse and murder of 10-year-old boy
The State Attorney's Office for the Fifth Judicial District announced Thursday that prosecutors would pursue the death penalty for a woman and her boyfriend accused of abusing her son for months and ultimately killing him.
4. Port Orange woman growing impatient as city plans to fix pump station looms
In November 2022, Hurricane Nicole came through Central Florida, resulting in the destruction of homes along Florida’s east coast.
5. Four on the floor: Women's championship weekend tips off tonight in Tampa
The top four teams in the women’s game are getting ready to battle it out on the basketball court. And one of them will emerge as the national champion this weekend at Amalie Arena.
Around the Nation
1. Fram2 mission crew to splashdown in the Pacific after orbiting Earth's poles
3. Colorado State University is calling for above normal activity this hurricane season
4. Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing three
5. Trump gives 'complete and total' backing to Senate's new plan to pass his agenda
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The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering him a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade.
The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally, would end Trump’s emergency declaration on fentanyl that underpins tariffs on Canada.
