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 weak wind shift is dropping down the peninsula, but without moisture to work with, we are keeping rain out of the forecast. Under a mostly sunny sky tomorrow, highs will be a few degrees cooler than today, but still close to seasonable levels.

We copy and paste into Saturday with a sun-filled sky and highs in the lower 80s. Another weak front drops across the southeastern U.S. over the weekend. Ahead of it, Sunday’s highs warm into the upper 80s. The front falls apart Sunday night into Monday, but may provide a sprinkle at best. No temperature changes to kick off next week, with highs in the upper 80s.

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Highs: Lower 80s

Lows:  Mid-60s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Tropical Update

Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed Monday in the central Atlantic, but is not a threat to the U.S.

Additional tropical activity is not expected over the next seven days.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Large fire breaks out at scrapyard in Osceola County
Fire crews are battling a significant fire at a scrapyard in Osceola County. 

2. Falcon 9 rocket creates ‘jellyfish effect’ over Central Florida. Here’s what causes it
It is not uncommon to see a SpaceX launch, but what gives many a surprised delight is when the company’s famed Falcon 9 rocket creates the jellyfish effect.

3. Central Florida behavioral health program aims to protect teens
Health workers say they are hoping a program being implemented by Nemours Children’s Health will help address teen suicides in Central Florida.

4. Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza
President Donald Trump warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.

5. Either UCF or West Virginia to end their Big 12 skid Saturday
When UCF and West Virginia meet Saturday, one team will come away with its first Big 12 victory of the season.

Happening Around Town

Halloween Spooktacular Preschool Holiday Program in Winter Garden
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department, preschoolers are invited to enjoy fall carnival games while dressed in their spookiest costume. Finish the morning off with holiday-themed crafts and trick or treating! Welcome to bring a friend or a group to this free event.

Celebration Town Center’s Rocktoberfest
On October 17 and 18, Celebration Town Center transforms before your very eyes as the falling leaves of the season drop on Market Street in the Fall Festival known as Oktoberfest. Listen for the rustling of leaves, relax by the lakeside and rock your troubles away enjoying the live music with family and friends in this one-of-a-kind themed extravaganza.

Florida on a Tankful

Welcome to Devil’s Den in Williston. 

It’s less of a den and more of what’s called a karst- an exposed spring filled with 72 degree water.