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
After a warm and sunny afternoon, mosly clear skies continue into the night. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Isolated pockets of fog may be possible but most will start of Thursday morning dry and quiet.
The sunshine state will stay mostly dry and sunny through Sunday.
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Highs: Mid-80s
Lows: Low to Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
It was the fourth time this year the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to Trump.
2. April 15 tax deadline is here: What to know if you haven’t filed yet
Taxpayers can get an extension to file, but not extra time to pay.
3. Officials urge cautions along coast after deadly water rescues in Cocoa Beach
Ocean Rescue says dangerous rip currents are forming quickly, even in calm water.
4. Waymo opens rides to everyone in Orlando and Miami
The service first launched in February after more than six months of testing to a limited amount of people.
5. 52nd Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland with NASA collaboration
A crowd of about 250,000 people are expected to be in Lakeland this week during the event which runs through Sunday.
6. CFX proposes SR-515 toll road as part of the ‘Southern Beltway’ project in Osceola
The expressway authority is hosting alternative public workshops on the project.
7. Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
It deals the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.
Happening Around Town
Third Thursday Orlando
Tomorrow | Every third Thursday of every month, enjoy a free art gallery, live music, free admission to the history center, food and drink specials and a makers market.
Florida Film Festival 2026
Ongoing until April 19 | Through 10 days of 160+ films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside Enzian Theater.
Chef’s Kitchen
Eat. Drink. Be Social.
Words to live by for the family and guests of American Social Bar & Kitchen. Located on Orlando’s “Restaurant Row,” this high-energy space is known for its patriotic-inspired décor.