Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Our dry, quiet weather pattern continues into Thursday with mainly sunny skies and just a few passing clouds during the afternoon.
Rain chances remain very low, confined to a stray onshore moving shower; highs in the mid-80s will be right in line with the average for this time in mid-October.
Stay up to date on the forecast by downloading the Spectrum News app. You can use Klystron 13 to track the dry airmass into the state and send in weather photos and videos for a chance to be seen on air.
Highs: Low to Mid-80s
Lows: Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Marion County prosecutors consider charging teen as an adult in alleged fake abduction case
A Dunnellon teen appeared in court Wednesday as he faces charges in connection with an alleged abduction hoax.
2. Drown Zero floatation devices help save lives in Brevard County
Brevard County officials report there have been no beach drownings this year.
3. Worrell sends letter to Uthmeier asking for him to end ‘campaign of misinformation’
State Attorney Monique Worrell sent a letter to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday, urging them to stop, what she calls, a “campaign of misinformation and intimidation.”
4. Central Florida food banks step up as government shutdown affects families
It’s been more than two weeks since the federal government shutdown began, and across Central Florida, many federal employees are feeling the impact.
5. Palm Bay city councilmember retains Sabatini as counsel amid possible censure vote
Palm Bay City Council member Chandler Langevin has retained Lake County District 1 Commissioner Anthony Sabatini as counsel amid the push for a censure vote Thursday.
6. SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
SpaceX successfully launched nearly 30 Starlink satellites early Thursday morning under mighty fine weather.
Around the Nation
1. Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
2. Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
3. Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
4. Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
5. Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds
Quote of the Day
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco repeatedly pressed the assistant U.S. attorney to explain the administration’s rationale for the more than 4,100 layoff notices that started going out Friday even though furloughed workers can not access their work emails and there are no human resources specialists to assist with next steps.