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
Mostly clear skies are expected this evening as temperatures fall mainly to the mid and upper 40s. With wind remaining between 5 mph and 15 mph, feel like temperatures in the 30s for Saturday morning are expected — however freeze warnings or watches are not expected through the area.
Mostly sunny skies will remain in place throughout the entirety of the weekend as temperatures rise into something a bit more comfortable than what we have been dealing with over the past several days. Upper 60s and lower 70s for both Saturday and Sunday will be common, but dry conditions and occasional gusts at 20 mph or more are possible in the afternoon — especially for Saturday which may lead to another red flag warning or a fire weather, warning to Central Florida.
Any kind of planned burning should be discussed with the local fire department first due to the exceptionally dry conditions across the area. If you do see smoke, call the proper authorities and report it as this may lead to a major brushfire or wildfire.
Rain chances continue to lack clear through next week with only a steady climb in temperature. By next Tuesday, above average afternoon, high temperatures in the upper 70s will be common and even lower 80s are possible by mid next week.
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Highs: Low 60s
Lows: Around 50
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Crews work to remove railroad ties after massive Dunnellon fire sparks health concerns
Crews with Track Line Rail LLC started cleaning up debris Friday morning from a railroad tie fire that sparked in Dunnellon on Sunday.
2. Florida driver’s license exams now only offered in English
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is now making it a requirement for all driver’s license exams to be administered in English only.
3. Losses could top 35% after cold snap hits Clermont’s Southern Hill Farms, owner says
This time of year is usually one of the more fruitful for Southern Hill Farms, which has provided a wide variety of popular fruits and flowers to the community for more than a decade.
4. Demings announces cap on ICE detainees at Orange County Jail after recent surge
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday said the federal government’s recent crackdown on immigration enforcement and resulting soaring number of federal inmates at the Orange County Jail prompted his decision to cap their numbers and to change operational guidelines on bookings.
5. U.S. strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said Thursday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Happening Around Town
Sun and Shores Art Festival
Feb. 7 & 8 | The 1st annual two-day outdoor Sun & Shores Arts Festival features 75 different artists, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. The even is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Located at Daytona Beach Shores Community Center.
SUPER BOWL LX
The New England Patriots will go head to head against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday. But for those watching Super Bowl LX at home, the game may not be the primary source of entertainment.
A Neilsen study a few years ago found that 51% of people say they’re more interested in the TV commercials, Villanova University marketing professor Charles Taylor told Spectrum News.