Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
The warm and dry pattern we’ve been experiencing all week continues for another day as we find lots of sunshine for Friday with highs peaking in the mid- to upper 80s. Readings will climb even higher over the weekend, hovering around 90 degrees and rivaling existing record highs. Throughout the weekend we’ll see plenty of sun, but more clouds will be filling in by Sunday.
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Highs: Mid- to Upper 80s
Lows: Low to Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Florida allows winter-grade gas sales for 90 days as fuel prices rise
Florida leaders have issued an emergency order allowing the sale of winter-grade gasoline for 90 days beginning May 1 in an effort to provide relief as gas prices remain high across Florida.
2. Late-night SunRail services see positive turnout in Orlando
More than 8,000 people have hopped on the late-night SunRail trains since the alternative routes started in December.
3. More than 2,300 homes could be built in Palm Bay if city council approves
More than 2,300 homes could be built in Palm Bay if city council members approve the Palm Vista Everlands West development.
4. Sumter County launches $750,000 Lake Panasoffkee flood study
Sumter County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District are launching a $750,000 study of the outlet river watershed connected to Lake Panasoffkee to better map flood risks.
Around the Nation
1. U.S. military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
2. House passes bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
3. Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
4. Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
Quote of the Day
Paramount Skydance CEO and chairman David Ellison made big promises to movie theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday in Las Vegas. Ellison said he will guarantee 30 movie releases a year between Paramount and Warner Bros., and that he is committing to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window “starting today.”
“Long live the movies,” Ellison said.