Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Mostly clear skies are expected tonight with temperatures hovering within the middle to upper 40s in the most interior of Central Florida locations to the middle and upper 50s further south and near the coast.
Sunshine remains in place throughout Saturday and temperatures continue to climb pushing mainly to the lower and middle 80s Saturday and Sunday.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Low 50s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. NASA rolls Artemis II moon rocket back to its launch pad for second time
It took about 11 hours to make the long 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad.
2. Crews progress rapidly on cleanup at site where Pulse once stood
Demolition of the nightclub and nearby buildings on the property began Wednesday morning.
3. Report ranks Orlando lowest in nation for affordable housing
Real estate experts say local governments are working with developers to increase the supply of affordable housing in Orlando, but it will take years to meet demand.
4. Popular airboat tours see impacts from skyrocketed gas prices
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures stated it has seen a more than 30% increase in its costs.
5. U.S. deploys thousands more for war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
A U.S. official confirmed that three more warships and roughly 2,500 more Marines are bound for the Middle East, where the U.S. military says it has about 50,000 troops.
6. Food banks, gift cards, cash from family: How TSA agents are getting by during shutdown
About 47,000 airport security officers have been working without pay since the Department of Homeland Security partially shut down Feb. 14.
7. Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”
Florida on a Tankful
At the Mount Dora Center for the Arts, creativity isn’t just displayed on the walls — it’s something the community can experience firsthand.
Each week, the center opens its doors for hands-on art classes designed for beginners and experienced artists alike.