Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Warmer south winds will help drive temperatures back to the upper 70s for Thursday with plenty of sun along with a few passing afternoon clouds. The dry air paired with the existing dry ground presents another day with elevated fire danger; a Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Florida through the afternoon.
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Highs: Lows 80s
Lows: Near 60
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Flagler, Marion counties face Phase I water shortage
What the designation means is residents of those counties are being asked to voluntarily reduce water use.
Related: Small brush fire extinguished near West Orange County community
Related: Marion County extends mandatory burn ban amid dry weather conditions
2. Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Agents in Florida and abroad weigh in
Experts recommend taking steps to stay safe on any planned trips and, most importantly, to do research about specific locations.
3. Four years since I-4 Express’ debut, FDOT sees benefits
Four years since the debut of I-4 Express, the Florida Department of Transportation is highlighting the improvements for drivers.
4. Voters could up the number of terms Kissimmee commissioners can serve
ommissioners currently can serve two 4-year terms. If approved by voters, they could serve three 4-year terms.
Around the Nation
1. Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers
2. Trump’s call for congressional stock purchase ban draws bipartisan support as bills await movement
3. Clintons to be deposed by lawmakers in Epstein probe
4. Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
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Quote of the Day
In a prepared statement, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke revealed that it was he who suffered a medical issue onboard the International Space Station that resulted in the Crew-11 mission being cut short.
The 58-year-old retired U.S. Air Force colonel recapped and thanked his fellow astronauts and NASA flight surgeons when he experienced his medical issue, which he did not reveal what that was.