Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
The cooler airmass will still be in place on Wednesday with temperatures only reaching the 60s to near 70 degrees for some spots. Winds remain breezy around 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Highs: Upper 60s
Lows: Low to Mid-40s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. OCSO continue search for missing teen after canoe accident
A teen remains missing after an afternoon canoeing accident at an Orlando lake.
2. Cocoa seeking federal funds for proposed Brightline stop
The city of Cocoa is seeking millions in federal funding to build a Brightline passenger train stop in the city.
3. Pulse demolition set to begin Wednesday morning
With the demolition of the Pulse nightclub building set for Wednesday morning, city leaders gave an update Tuesday on how the process will take place.
4. Travel delays at MCO continue for 2nd day
Severe weather has been impacting travel plans for people across the country and in Central Florida.
Around the Nation
1. Trump says more top Iranian leaders killed in strikes as he officially pushes back trip to China
2. Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Iran war, says country posed no imminent threat
4. Trump hosts Irish leader for annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition as war in Iran dominates focus
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Quote of the Day
Federal Reserve officials have commenced their two-day meeting to discuss whether to adjust the benchmark interest rate that often influences borrowing costs for Americans — as the conflict in the Middle East presents a more complicated economic picture for policymakers.
The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected on Wednesday to leave the current rate of 3.5%-3.75% unchanged, with the CME Group’s FedWatch saying Tuesday there was a 98% likelihood that a majority of voting members will opt to keep the rate unchanged.