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 mainly cloudy sky today will continue through the overnight period and into our Friday.

We’ll wake up with mostly cloudy skies on Friday morning, and will keep them in place for much of the day.

A stray shower is possible, mainly for those spots south of Interstate 4, but rain chances remain slim at a 20% shot.

Highs will reach to around 80° as winds shift east southeast through the afternoon.

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Highs: Near 80

Lows: Low & Mid-60s

Rain Coverage: 20%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Tampa, Orlando, Miami among airports cutting flights during shutdown
The FAA is imposing the flight reductions to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the government shutdown.

2. Jerry Demings is running for governor. He sat down with Spectrum News to explain why
Many are wondering why he wants Florida’s top job.

3. Robin Severance-Lopez rejects plea deal in conspiracy case connected to suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
The judge agreed to delay the start of Severance-Lopez’s trial to Dec. 8, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for Dec. 2.

4. ULA to attempt communications satellite launch again tonight
A 44-minute launch window begins at 10:16 p.m. ET.

5. Eustis residents still displaced nearly one week after evacuation following culvert collapse
Lake Support and Emergency Recovery (LASER) has been providing nine displaced families.

Happening Around Town

EDC Orlando 2025
Nov. 7 to 9 | Under the Electric Sky, we come together to celebrate life, love, art, and music.

Volusia County Fair
Ongoing until Nov. 16 | Bring your friends and family out to see educational and competitive exhibits, demonstrations, music, animals and thrills.

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