Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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A strong cold front will move through on Monday, bringing windy conditions along with another round of rain and thunderstorms.
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Highs: Low 80s
Lows: High 60s
Rain Coverage: 80%
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Around Central Florida
1. Florida, UCF, USF and Miami reach men’s NCAA Tournament
Four teams in the state of Florida will fight to become men’s basketball champions in the NCAA Tournament.
2. South Daytona officer shot following pursuit of suspect in separate shooting
Officer Jake Fessenden was shot twice and has been taken to a hospital where he will need surgery.
3. Orange County parents push back on proposed high school start time change
Survey results show 59% of parents and community members and 66% of students opposed a later start.
4. Spring break road trips lead to Orlando, tops list for most popular destination
AAA listed Orlando as the most popular spring break destination based on their bookings, followed by other Florida cities such as Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa.
Around the Nation & World
1. Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
2. American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
3. The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many U.S. voters
Quote of the Day
The American flag was raised Saturday over the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since then President Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops in January.
The flag was raised “exactly seven years after it was taken down,” the U.S. Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels.
The American flag being raised drew immediate attention from local residents.