Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Aside from a stray shower, drier air will build into Central Florida for Friday as a cold front sags south. Highs will be closer to 80 degrees, so it won’t be as warm as the last few days; gusty northeast winds off the Atlantic will keep the beaches slightly cooler.
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Highs: Near 80
Lows: Low to Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Central Florida
1. Spring break travel expected to break MCO records despite challenges
The number of travelers is expected to peak on Sunday.
2. Orange County approves building affordable housing on religious property
First United Methodist Church of Orlando’s associate pastor, Rushing Kimball, is glad to hear the county approved the program.
3. Free phones are being given to Florida veterans to help them claim benefits
The phones come with a private platform where they can find local resources.
4. Lakeland couple travels through Middle East trying to escape war and return home
Nick Poucher said his parents were able to catch a flight from Oman to India are expected to return to Lakeland by Saturday.
Around the Nation & World
1. FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a ‘targeted act of violence against the Jewish community’
3. Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation’s airports
4. Middle East conflict creating complex logistics for World Cup organizers
Quote of the Day
President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year’s World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday while the countries remained embroiled in a war.
Iran, one of 48 teams in the tournament, is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play in Seattle against Egypt on June 26. The U.S. is hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Since June, Iran has been subject to a travel ban into the U.S. as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. But athletes and coaches from the target nations are exempt, which means the Iranian team would be allowed to enter the U.S.
But there are also likely fears from Iranian soccer players about playing in a tournament abroad where they could be feted by an anti-regime diaspora while their families face threats back home.