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 cold front continues to pass overhead this evening, providing clear skies into Saturday morning. Temperatures are anticipated to drop to the lower 40s near Ocala and low 50s around the Orlando Metro and south.
Moving into Saturday afternoon, sunny skies are anticipated with high temperatures featured in the lower and middle 70s.
Sunny skies will remain in place through much of the holiday week with a small opportunity for an isolated shower Tuesday afternoon high temperatures will range between middle 70s and upper 70s
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Highs: Middle 70s
Lows: Low 50s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Orlando workers to begin removing items from inside Pulse on Monday
The city of Orlando on Monday will take a major step forward in its plans to build a permanent Pulse memorial, starting the process of removing artifacts from inside the former nightclub to be used in the memorial.
2. OUC drones take flight to speed up power restoration and protect crews
Orlando Utilities Commission is putting new technology to work, using drones to spot damage faster and keep crews safer.
3. ‘Probably one of the most respected guys in the garage’: Central Florida racing fans mourn the death of Gregory Biffle
The NASCAR community and people across Central Florida are mourning the death of 55-year-old Gregory Biffle after a plane crash in North Carolina took the lives of seven people, including Biffle and his family.
4. Man executed for killings of man, girlfriend during home invasion is Florida record 19th of year
A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion robbery was put to death Thursday evening in a record 19th execution in Florida this year.
5. Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing found dead, officials say
A frantic search for the suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University ended Thursday at a New Hampshire storage facility where authorities discovered the man dead inside and then revealed he also was suspected of killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
6. Deputy AG says ‘several hundred thousand’ Epstein files to be released Friday, more over ‘next couple of weeks’
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a TV appearance Friday morning that the Justice Department will release “several hundred thousand documents” in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein later in the day — as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law last month.
Happening Around Town
Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter
Dec. 20 | Fort Christmas Historical Park’s FREE Barnyard Banter Historical and Educational Programs are suitable for all ages!
City of Orlando Storywalk
Tomorrow | 11 a.m. | Join the Orange County Library at Bill Frederick Park for a fun, outdoor reading adventure where each stop along the trail reveals a new page of the book. As you walk through the woods, the story comes to life around you, blending quality family time with the joy of reading and exploring nature.
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Waterford Lakes
Dec. 20 | Join us Saturdays at 2 p.m. for Storytime! Each Saturday, we will feature one of our favorite stories along with activities & special offers! All ages welcome and no registration required! We can’t wait to see you there!
Florida on a Tankful
St. Augustine is glowing once again as the beloved Nights of Lights celebration returns for the 2025 holiday season, transforming the historic city into a sparkling winter wonderland.
The 32-year tradition gives visitors and locals a ride in the old town trolley, and a chance to view the seasonal attraction’s millions of lights for the holiday season.