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
A few hit and miss showers will remain through midnight. While most will avoid flooding, those in Lake and Brevard counties could see some additional pockets of flooding following yesterday’s heavy rainfall.
Tuesday will see a mix of sun and clouds across the region.
It should be a drier afternoon compared to the past couple of days.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Mid to U[per 60s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Tropical Update
Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea.
It’s expected to remain a powerful storm as it makes landfall in Jamaica Tuesday.
It’s unlikely that it directly impacts the U.S. thanks to some strong cold fronts pushing into the Southeast.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. State of emergency declared after storms collapse roads and leaves homes feet from destruction
Some areas received almost 20 inches of rain.
2. Trump says he would ‘love’ to stay in office for a third term as Bannon openly plots to keep him in power
“I would love to do it. And I have the best [polling] numbers ever,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
3. More federal workers poised to go without pay as government shutdown grinds on
About 2 million active-duty U.S. troops and reserve military will miss full paychecks Friday.
4. Public forum being held to discuss planned Leu Gardens expansion
The idea is to preserve the natural landscape and connect people with more activities near the lake.
5. CraneRIDES plans to expand services in Altamonte Springs as city continues to test autonomous technology
Right now, there are three vehicles, but officials say that once the program is at full capacity, there will be up to 12.
Happening Around Town
Lake Mary Chick-Fil-A Fall Festival
Tomorrow | 4 to 7 p.m. | An exciting night full of family fun as Chick-Fil-A transforms their parking lot and partners with local businesses to bring the community together!
Trunk or Treat at Downtown Orlando YMCA
Tomorrow | 5 to 7 p.m. | A frightfully fun evening for the whole family. The event includes decorated vehicle trunks handing out candy, fairy tinsel hair station, and other spooky activities.
Pumpkin patches around Central Florida
Ongoing | Whether you are looking to pick the perfect pumpkin, meet farm animals or go on a hayride, there are plenty of locations to visit that offer a wide range of themed activities.
Athlete of the Week
Tyler Creavy has grown up with a golf club in his hand. Now, as a sophomore in high school, he’s already playing on some of golf’s biggest stages.