Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
More sunshine is ahead for Wednesday with high pressure staying in control of our weather pattern; southwest winds will help temperatures recover to the low 70s after a chilly start. We can say goodbye to the cold for now as a warming trend will have us back to near 80 on Thursday and low to mid-80s on Friday.
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Highs: Lows 70s
Lows: Upper 40s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. NASA to roll back its Artemis II moon rocket for repairs
As the New Year begins, many Central Floridians are setting resolutions focused on moving more and spending time outside. For some, that doesn’t mean signing up for a gym membership, it means simply getting fresh air and staying active with friends.
2. Residents wary but relieved to see progress in battle against Daytona Beach fire
Officials with the Florida Forest Service say the fire outside the Mosaic subdivision is now 100% contained.
3. Volusia County works to get rid of Brazilian Pepper plants at Lighthouse Point Park
Volusia County teams are taking steps to get rid of an invasive species in Ponce Inlet.
4. Bird flu a concern after 101 vultures found dead at Blue Spring State Park
State wildlife officials are investigating a troubling discovery at Blue Spring State Park, where more than 100 vultures were found dead throughout the month of January.
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3. Texas Rep. Gonzales resists calls to resign over allegations of an affair with an ex-staffer
4. Iranians worry over American military buildup as next, last-chance round of talks with U.S. nears
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Quote of the Day
For some young children, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office.
With concerns rising about lagging childhood literacy rates across the country, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has begun screening children’s literacy skills starting at age 3 during pediatrician visits. The idea is to catch reading struggles early on and guide parents on how to help their kids.