Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Plenty of sunshine with near record highs heading into our Saturday as the ridge slowly slides Eastward. A cold front approaches the state on Sunday, bringing back a slight chance of a shower while providing a much cooler airmass to kick off our new work week.

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Highs: Low 80s

Lows: Low 60s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. 3 separate prescribed burns happening across Central Florida
Weather conditions may cause smoke to travel.

2. 8 LYNX routes in Seminole ending, other changes coming Jan. 11
The county decided last year to replace those routes with a new on-demand micro-transit system.

3. U.S. intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
It follows the U.S. ouster of President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid.

4. UCF doctor shares medical insight on International Space Station
NASA has health standards for its astronauts as they need to meet a health requirement, plus training, before going to space.

5. Sluggish hiring closes out frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
The data suggests that businesses are reluctant to add workers even as economic growth has picked up.

6. Oviedo Mall continues to adapt to stay open
The property is is now more of a mix use marketplace.

Plan Your Weekend

Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.