Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Light jackets or at least a thermos of hot cocoa for the kids heading off to school Monday morning would not be a bad idea with cooler conditions.
By the afternoon jackets can be stuffed in backpacks or left in the car as temperatures rise into the lower and middle 80s.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Middle 60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Orlando shelter receives grant from city to continue partnership with OPD
The funding will be used for overnight stays, meals, and hygiene kits, according to shelter staff.
2. Volusia County Council cuts just over $611,000 in arts funding
All that money is going back to the general fund.
3. City of Palm Bay considers possible expansion of St. John’s Heritage Parkway
Two intersections on St. John’s Heritage Parkway see thousands of cars and trucks a day.
4. Paychecks start to be impacted for federal workers in Central Florida amid government shutdown
It has been more than a week since the federal government shut down, and essential federal workers still need to go to work, even though they aren’t getting paid.
Around the Nation
1. Hamas releases all 20 remaining living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire
2. Trump in Israel to tout ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace
3. Vance warns ‘painful’ cuts ahead for federal workers amid shutdown
4. 16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
Quote of the Day
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.
The unexpected news was met with shock around the world.