Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
High pressure continues to control our weather for Friday with sunshine and scattered clouds expected as warmer highs peak in the mid-80s. As the afternoon seabreezes develop and work inland, an isolated shower may flare up but the coverage will be low, around 20%.
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Highs: Mid-80s
Lows: Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Around Central Florida
1. Dry conditions fuel wildfire concerns across Central Florida
With dry conditions throughout Central Florida, fire safety is a major concern for many residents.
2. NASA names astronauts for Crew-13 mission to International Space Station
On Thursday evening, NASA announced SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission members who will be spending a number of months on the International Space Station.
3. Lawmakers announce special session on Florida budget
Florida lawmakers announced that they have reached an agreement on a special session on the budget, which is set to begin on May 12, and end on May 29, according to a series of releases Thursday.
4. Colombian man living in St. Cloud deported to Africa
A Colombian man who had been living in Central Florida for years is now in Africa after being deported under a U.S. arrangement with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Around the Nation
1. Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
2. Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
3. Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
4. Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
Quote of the Day
It’s hard to miss Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif., on Capitol Hill.
He’s the one zipping along the pathways of Capitol Hill to get to the House chamber.