Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.

Your Weather Planner

Only an isolated shower is expected for Thursday as we keep high pressure in control and our pattern stays mostly dry. Expect brighter skies compared to yesterday with highs in the low 80s inland. This will be the last day of below-average temperatures before a big warming trend gets underway.

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Highs: Lower 80s

Lows: 50s to Low 60s

Rain Coverage: 20%

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Around Central Florida

1. New Smyrna Beach residents fund their own coastal defense
Ahead of hurricane season, some residents in New Smyrna Beach are taking matters into their own hands to protect their homes and the coast.

2. Central Florida small business owners may not see payday from tariff refund system, expert says
With the recent launch of a refund system by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to distribute tariff refunds promises some relief to businesses. However, many other small business owners who pay importers or distributors are not eligible.

3. Orlando wants to update bike plan, asks for community feedback
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4. NASA report says spacesuits may not be ready for moon-landing Artemis IV mission
A new NASA report expressed concern that the spacesuits needed for the 2028 Artemis IV mission — where astronauts will return to the moon’s surface in more than 50 years — may not be ready.

Around the Nation

1. Isaacman testifies on President Trump’s NASA budget request

2. Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

3. Trump says U.S. companies that do not request tariff refunds are ‘brilliant’ and vows to ‘remember’ them

4. Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles

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