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Under partly to mostly sunny skies, highs will peak in the upper 70s, a bit above our average high of 73 degrees.
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Highs: Upper 70s
Lows: Upper 50s
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Around Central Florida
1. Orlando begins removing Pulse nightclub artifacts from inside building
Nine years since the Pulse nightclub terror attack, work now begins to remove artifacts from inside the former nightclub — the first of many steps being taken as the city of Orlando spearheads efforts for a permanent memorial.
2. Central Florida nonprofit hosts yearly toy drive for pediatric patients
As families across Central Florida prepare to celebrate the holiday season by wrapping gifts and spending time together, many children are spending Christmas in a very different setting — a hospital room.
3. Lake County tax collector wants to end mobile home unit fees
Lake County Tax Collector David Jordan is pushing for the end of mobile home unit annual registration fees. He is advocating for state leaders to end the annual mobile home license tax.
4. Is your license plate frame illegal? Florida clarifies new plate law
There’s been a lot of questions recently about Florida’s new license plate law.
5. Repairs begin at New Smyrna Beach’s 27th Avenue Beachfront Park years after hurricane damage
Nearly three years after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole damaged key beachfront amenities in New Smyrna Beach, crews have begun staging materials to repair the promenade, seawall, and beach access ramp at 27th Avenue Beachfront Park.
Around the Nation
1. ’60 Minutes’ story critical of Trump deportation policy is pulled from lineup
2. Schumer urges Senate to take legal action over Justice Department’s staggered Epstein files release
3. Denmark and Greenland vow that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after Trump appoints envoy
4. The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great
Quote of the Day
Flashback to February. It’s the 2025 Grammys, and Beyoncé has made history. Not only was she finally awarded the top prize of album of the year, but she also became the first Black woman to win best country album, for “Cowboy Carter.” Recent changes by the Recording Academy have made it even more monumental: She might be the last person to ever win the award.
In June, the Academy announced that the Grammys’ country album title was splitting into two categories. The decision was divisive: some viewed it as backlash to Beyoncé’s win. Others welcomed the addition of a new award and the creative doors it might open.