Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Highs: Mid to Upper 70s
Lows: Upper 50s to Low 60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Orlando Fire crews respond to a condo fire off South Kirkman Road that displaced 26 people
Orlando Fire crews responded to a fire at a condominium complex off of South Kirkman Road Sunday.
2. Florida lawmaker files house bill designed to prevent drownings
A house bill submitted by State Rep.Johanna López is focused on residential swimming pool requirements.
3. Court ruling could bring temporary relief for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
November is here, and millions of Americans still haven’t received their SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown. That could soon change after a new court ruling.
4. Central Florida nonprofit leaders say government workers could struggle with paying rent amid shutdown
It’s the first of the month, and rent is due for many families. But with the government shutdown still dragging on, some federal workers across Central Florida are struggling to pay up. Nonprofits in the area say calls for help are already climbing.
Around the Nation and World
1. Trump says China’s Xi has assured him that he won’t take action on Taiwan during Republican’s term
2. U.S. carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3
3. Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution
4. Israel says the Red Cross has received the remains of 3 hostages in Gaza
Don’t Miss This
DeSantis announces 28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
UCF students concerned over elimination of Lynx bus route
More than $1 million will benefit youth violence prevention groups in Orange County
Furloughed federal workers face delays getting unemployment pay during shutdown
Quote of the Day
New tests of the U.S. nuclear weapons system ordered up by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday.
It was the first clarity from the Trump administration since the president took to social media last week to say he had “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.”