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
Cold air continues to sit in place across the southeast bringing in another cold night. Overnight lows will return into the 30s for most spots. A freeze warning, frost advisory and cold weather advisory have been issued for portions of central Florida tonight into Thursday morning.
Sunshine takes over tomorrow with afternoon highs closer to the mid-50s.
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Highs: Mid-60s
Lows: Mid and Upper 50s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Central Florida man reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later
The seven astronauts on board were killed when the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986.
2. New Smyrna Beach considers proposal to ban public sleeping
City documents show that the ordinance would help get the city in line with the state law.
3. Free mental health clinic opens in Sanford as therapist grieves former co-worker
One of the women who made it happen used to share an office with Rebecca White, who was stabbed to death by a former client.
4. I-4 truck parking projects in Central Florida to begin this year
A recent study for FDOT found there’s a need for 750 truck parking spots in Central Florida.
5. Kroger donates $50,000 to Central Florida nonprofit as Groveland fulfillment center closes
United Way says Kroger was a company that helped them provide more food for area families.
6. Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in latest round of layoffs
The layoffs announced Wednesday are Amazon’s biggest since 2023.
Happening Around Town
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ongoing unitl Feb. 15 | Various Showtimes | Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play at the Dr. Phillips Center.
2026 ZORA!® Festival Season: Vignettes From ‘Let the People Sing’
Tomorrow | 7 p.m. | Step into the world of rhythm, storytelling, and song as Zora Neale Hurston’s spirit fills the stage at Rollins College. Vignettes from “Let the People Sing” revives key musical excerpts and dramatic moments from Hurston’s original revue From Sun to Sun, offering audiences a unique blend of performance, history, and emotion.
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 | Some of the world’s top professional women golfers play alongside a roster of world-class sports and entertainment celebrities. A limited number of tickets are available for fans to purchase.
Don’t Miss This
Caleb Stewart-Reid won the USA Boxing youth super heavyweight championship belt in December and is now off to Team USA tryouts at the U.S. Olympic training facility in Colorado.