Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Expect clear skies and full sunshine todayy, but highs will only reach the lower to middle 50s by afternoon. Additional blasts of cold air will continue pushing into Florida this week, keeping highs (and lows) well below normal through next weekend.

The next best chance for rain arrives Saturday. Stay tuned for timing and totals.

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Highs: Low to mid-50s

Lows: Low 30s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Central Florida

1. Tax experts say new deductions will mean huge impact for median income taxpayers
According to the IRS, taxpayers will use a new schedule 1-A to receive recently changed tax deductions such as no tax on tips, on overtime, on car loan interest, and on enhanced deduction for seniors.

2. Residents push for changes after dozens of swan deaths at Lake Eola
A group of Orlando residents is raising concerns about the recent deaths of swans at Lake Eola, weighing how to best care for the birds while keeping one of the city’s most popular parks safe for visitors.

3. Winter storm leaves travelers through MCO delayed and stranded
From Sunday to Monday, flightaware.com listed more than 400 canceled flights through Orlando International Airport.

4. Temporary housing solution aims to address homelessness in east Orange County
The SALT Outreach organization is the brains behind the “shelter trailer” operation, which organizers hope to launch this fall. 

Around the Nation

1. White House presents 3-point plan for Minneapolis law enforcement to tone down tensions

2. U.S. braces for more freezing cold as winter storm leaves at least 29 dead

3. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC’s only GOP-controlled House district

4. Democrats vow to oppose Homeland Security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows

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