Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
The best chance for these showers will be along the coastline of Brevard County, but a few showers may make it as far inland as Lake, Orange and Osceola counties during the afternoon hours. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 80s.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Middle 60s
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Around Central Florida
1. Florida officials warn of fake bomb threats
Officials are saying anonymous bomb threats that are being sent to school districts across Florida are hoaxes.
2. Recent storms cause significant erosion on Brevard County beaches
Brevard County beaches are slowing recovering from last week’s storms and king tides pushing in from the Atlantic.
3. New lawsuit accuses state agency of illegally withholding public records concerning ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A new lawsuit filed by Friends of the Everglades against the Florida Department of Emergency Management is accusing the state agency of denying the existence of public records requested by the nonprofit, only to later admit they existed all along.
4. Rep. Mills hit with protection order in case with Miss United States
Florida Rep. Cory Mills was officially hit with a protection order Tuesday after Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States and Mills’ ex-girlfriend, filed for a restraining order against him, claiming he threatened to release personal nude photos and videos after their relationship ended.
5. Marion County teen accused of shooting himself in the leg during fake abduction
Investigators with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office say a 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday after being accused of faking an abduction that he originally blamed on four Hispanic men.
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