Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.

Your Weather Planner

High pressure stretching across the Gulf into Florida will dominate our weather pattern over the next few days, keeping us in a dry regime with plenty of afternoon sun. The pattern will also involve dense morning fog, so you’ll want to use caution heading off to work and school both Wednesday and Thursday as visibility may be reduced to under a quarter-mile to start the day.

Highs will run in the upper 70s to near 80 through midweek, inching into the low 80s as we head into the weekend. The next cold front to cool things down is slated for Sunday. This feature could produce a few showers with its passage, but the more noticeable impact will be a return of 60s for highs early next week.

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Highs: Upper 70s to near 80

Lows: Upper 50s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Central Florida

1. Florida lawmakers prepare to tackle property taxes, state budget in 2026 legislative session
Florida lawmakers are set to converge on Tallahassee next Tuesday, where they will begin to tackle issues like Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed $117 billion budget, a reduction in statewide property taxes, and a possible redistricting push, among other things. 

2. ‘This is the first step;’ Florida Venezuelans react to Maduro’s arrest
Central Floridians with ties to Venezuela are feeling a mix of emotions just two days after Venezuela’s self-declared President Nicolas Maduro was arrested and captured by U.S. military officials.

3. Orlando confirms 21 birds, including 19 swans, died from avian influenza
An official with the city of Orlando confirmed that the 21 birds near Lake Eola that were discovered dead in December died from avian influenza on Monday. Of those, 19 were identified as Royal Mute swans. 

4. Orlando parents scramble to find new school after sudden charter school closure
Parents face uncertainty after more than 200 kids were suddenly forced to change schools after Legends Academy Charter School in Orlando closed in December, citing financial challenges.

5. Lagoon tax workshops upcoming
The future of the Indian River Lagoon’s health is top of mind for Brevard County leaders heading into 2026.

Around the Nation

1. Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

2. Oil stocks sharply higher after U.S. action in Venezuela

3. UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Monday after U.S. raid in Venezuela

4. U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

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