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
Central Florida sees highs return to average moving forward.
Tonight, east winds relax while temperatures drop back into the upper 50s and lower 60s. A mostly clear sky is expected.
Mostly sunny skies kick off our Wednesday morning before a bit more cumulus cloud cover returns Wednesday afternoon.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Upper 50s and Lower 69s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Polls close at 7 p.m. for several municipal elections
Elections are taking place throughout Central Florida, with many eyes watching the Orlando City Commission races.
2. Shutdown now tied for longest in U.S. history; Trump says no SNAP benefits until government reopens
42 million low-income Americans will miss their nutrition assistance payments.
3. Osceola Response Team delivers food as SNAP remains unfunded during shutdown
The nonprofit is delivering food to people who cannot physically go to food pantries to get food assistance.
Here’s where you can find food assistance in Central Florida
4. Transportation secretary warns of ‘mass chaos’ at airports if shutdown continues into next week
According to the FAA, about 50% of major air traffic control facilities are currently facing staffing shortages.
5. Affordable Care Act premiums could increase for many Floridians
Government subsidies that lower monthly premiums could expire Dec. 31.
6. Volusia County approves new dog-friendly beach in Daytona Beach
The 1.7-mile span is between Williams Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard.
Happening Around Town
Double Launch on Wednesday
Tomorrow | United Launch Alliance is going to send up its Atlas V rocket and SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites.
Water for Elephants at the Dr. Phillips Center
Ongoing until Nov. 9 | The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical.
Volusia County Fair
Begins Nov. 6 | Bring your friends and family out to see educational and competitive exhibits, demonstrations, music, animals and thrills.
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