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Mostly cloudy skies can be expected for Thursday as we continue to find onshore winds wrapping around high pressure to our north. Highs will run in the mid-70s, slightly above the average for this time in January; despite cloud cover, only an isolated sprinkle may result.
Friday and Saturday will bring even warmer temperatures, back to near 80 degrees, with brighter skies and only an isolated shower at times. Sunday’s highs will near existing records in the mid-80s before tumbling to the 60s again on Monday behind the next cold front.
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Highs: Mid-70s
Lows: Mid-50s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Central Florida
1. Immigration advocates, Orange County Democrats condemn ICE detainee increase
For the second time this week, immigration advocates and leaders with the Orange County Democratic Party condemned an increase in the number of detainees held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Central Florida.
2. Satellite Beach forwards ordinance to allow golf carts on designated city streets
The city of Satellite Beach is one step closer to passing an ordinance that would allow residents to operate golf carts on certain city roadways.
3. Insanity defense set Osceola County triple homicide suspect free in 2021 attempted murder case, court filings show
Court documents show that a man charged with killing three men in Osceola County over the weekend was charged with attempted murder in 2021, but was released when a judge found him not guilty by reason of insanity.
4. Marineland Dolphin Adventure under new ownership
Marineland Dolphin Adventure in Flagler County has officially transitioned to new ownership and management. This comes after its former parent company went through bankruptcy.
Around the Nation
1. House Republicans begin push to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress over Epstein probe
2. Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
3. Divisions emerge among western European nations over Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
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