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

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Mostly to partly sunny skies are in store for Wednesday as high pressure continues to control our weather pattern. Highs in the low 80s will be a touch cooler at the coast due to easterly winds off the Atlantic.

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Highs: Lower 80s

Lows: Upper 50s and Lower 60s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Central Florida

1. Polls close and ballots are counted after Brevard, Lake, Orange and Volusia voters excercise their rights
Parts of the Central Florida area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Orlando.

2. Orlando man says ACA premium surges may force him to downgrade coverage
Almost 4.7 million Floridians rely on the Affordable Care Act for health insurance. Many of them are getting policy renewal notices with sharp increases in what they will have to pay each month during 2026.

3. Volusia County food pantry sees surge; sheriff’s office to hold drive amid shutdown
The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is experiencing a significant surge in demand due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has left the food assistance program SNAP unfunded.

4. Osceola Response Team delivers food as SNAP remains unfunded during shutdown
One year since 81-year-old Carmen Borrero’s brother passed away, she said it is difficult to make ends meet. SNAP has been the main resource that has put food on her table over the last year of her life.

5. DOUBLE LAUNCH: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket will send up the Starlink 6-81 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Around the Nation

1. 7 people dead after UPS plane crash, airport reopens in morning

2. Shutdown now tied for longest in U.S. history; Trump says no SNAP benefits until government reopens

3. ‘A towering figure who helped guide the course of history’: Cheney remembered for his public service, leadership

4. Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

Quote of the Day

Democratic Gov. Wes Moore announced he is launching a commission that would explore redrawing Maryland’s congressional maps Tuesday, marking the latest move by state leaders amid a nationwide redistricting arms race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. 

President Donald Trump initiated the push for GOP-led states to redistrict over the summer, seeking to prevent Democrats from regaining control of the House in 2026. Democrats would need to win at least three seats to retake control of Congress’ lower chamber.