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

Warm, muggy air returns to central Florida Thursday as we see plenty of clouds, peeks of sun, and well above average highs in the lower 80s.

Moisture pooling ahead of a very weak front in the Panhandle will lead to a few showers during the afternoon and evening, with an isolated storm possible Thursday night.

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Highs: Lower 80s

Lows: Lower 60s

Rain Coverage: 30%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. DeSantis suggests ending all tolls for Florida residents
DeSantis suggested that out-of-towners should be footing the bill for Florida’s 700-plus miles of toll roads.

2. Sanford police officer charged with fraud and nearly 80 counts of misconduct
Officer Ronny Neal was relieved of duty and placed on administrative leave last week.

3. Seminole County plans to use penny sales tax revenue to repair animal services building
Leaders say the facility hasn’t been upgraded in decades.

4. State officials say the increase of abandoned boats in Florida waters is outpacing cleanup efforts
Storm damage and high repair costs are driving many owners to walk away.

5. FDOT removes some features of A1A project after public outcry
Features like new raised medians, bulb-outs and swerves in the road received negative feedback.

6. Holiday shipping deadlines quickly approaching
Waiting much longer could mean delayed gifts.

Happening Around Town

2025 PNC Championship
Dec. 18 to 21 | Nothing like the other PGA TOUR events on the schedule, the PNC Championship provides the chance to see 20 Major Champions team up with a member of their family and play the game they truly love — together.

Third Thursday Orlando
Tomorrow | 6 p.m. | Celebrate arts, culture, and history. Presented by Downtown Arts District, the 3rd Thursday Orlando series features art activations, live performances, history exhibitions, and so much more.

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.

Chef’s Kitchen

From his South Tampa location, Chef & The Baker’s Manhattan Avenue storefront offers plenty of sweets in house, as well as breakfast, lunch sandwiches and salads.