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.

Your Weather Planner

While much of the country is under the threat of snow, ice and extreme cold, Florida remains warm and sunny through the weekend. Expect a ridge of high pressure to provide mostly clear skies tonight with lows returning near 60 for most locations. 

Partly sunny skies on Saturday will provide highs in the low to mid 80s. By Sunday, southwest winds intensify the warmth with mostly sunny skies. Highs push into the mid to upper 80s. Heat index values may even reach or exceed 90° in a few spots.

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Highs: Lower 80s

Lows: Near 60

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Residents inform Orlando that dead bird at Lake Davis had avian flu
Officials said cases of avian influenza have been reported throughout the state and urged residents not to touch or handle any birds that appear unwell or are dead.

2. Homeless people may be harder to find in 2026 point-in-time count, agency projects
On agency says homeless individuals are hiding more after the Florida Legislature passed a ban on public camping and sleeping in October 2024.

3. Orange Center Elementary parents overwhelmingly approve charter school plan
82% of the parents voted in favor of the pilot program for the charter school.

4. Thousands in Florida to lose access to HIV meds because of state cuts
This comes as the state changed its eligibility requirement for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program lowering income eligibility from 400% of the federal poverty level to 130%.

5. U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
It comes one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment.

6. TikTok finalizes deal to form a new American entity
The deal ends years of uncertainty about the fate of the popular video-sharing platform in the United States.

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.