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
Tonight, expect a few clouds and mostly dry conditions. Overnight, lows will drop into the 50s for most spots. Patchy fog may develop to start the morning.
Despite an increase in clouds tomorrow, temperatures are still looking to warm up. Highs will top off in the middle to upper 70s.
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Highs: Mid-Upper 70s
Lows: 50s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Brevard County pushes for public hearing on Blue Origin’s wastewater dumping permit
Blue Origin is hoping to get an extension of its existing permit to continue discharging the treated water.
2. CAIR files lawsuit against DeSantis over terrorist declaration
According to CAIR, the lawsuit challenges what the organization calls DeSantis’ “blatantly unconstitutional” executive order.
3. Eatonville expected to approve local business preference program
The program seeks to encourage contractors to give local businesses preference in bids for jobs that will help with the town’s infrastructure projects.
4. Trump expands travel ban, adding 5 more countries and imposing new limits on others
Citizens from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria are now banned from enterting the U.S.
5. U.S. gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October
The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021.
6. Disney Water Park seasonal pass returns
They include unlimited visits to Disney World’s water parks until May 9, 2026.
Happening Around Town
USF, Old Dominion to meet in Cure Bowl
Tomorrow | 5 p.m. | USF (9-3; 6-2 American) will look to capture a third consecutive bowl win for just the second time in program history when it takes on Old Dominion (9-3; 6-2 Sun Belt).
Broadway in Orlando: The Outsiders
Dec. 16 to 23 | Various Times | Winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where the Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them.
A+ Teachers
A+ Teacher Christina Haywood says she loves seeing students get into what they are learning. It is those moments of growth where she sees their success that means everything to her.