Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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 for most across central FL. Isolated pockets of fog may be possible but most will start of Thursday morning dry and quiet.
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Highs: Mid-80s
Lows: Low to Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. DeSantis issues new proclamation for redistricting special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the state legislature beginning on April 28 through May 1 to consider proposals “related to the drawing of congressional districts,” according to a memo sent by Florida Senate President Ben Albritton.
2. Officials urge caution along coast after deadly water rescues in Cocoa Beach
A high risk of rip currents continues along the coast Wednesday afternoon, as ocean rescue teams urge beachgoers to use extreme caution.
3. Seminole County parents want answers after volleyball team’s self-funded Hawaii trip is denied
Some parents in Seminole County want answers from the school district when it comes to student trip approval.
4. Waymo opens rides to everyone in Orlando and Miami
Waymo, a driverless rideshare service, is now open to everyone in Orlando and Miami.
Around the Nation
1. Two Floridians in Congress face mounting pressure to resign
2. Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more U.S.-Iran talks
3. On Tax Day, Republicans cheer, Democrats deride new Trump cuts
4. Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
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Quote of the Day
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country.