Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Thickening clouds can be expected for Thursday as mid- to high level moisture streams in ahead of a weak front dropping into the southeastern United States.
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Highs: Near 80s
Lows: Mid-60s
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Around Central Florida
1. MCO travelers have mixed emotions about possible reductions in flights
The Federal Aviation Administration may reduce flights at dozens of major airports by Friday if the shutdown continues, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
2. Titusville residents continue flood cleanup as trash pickup slows
The county’s Titusville Transfer Station suffered a “catastrophic hydraulic failure,” delaying trash collection.
3. Cental Florida organizations step up to help seniors amid SNAP uncertainty
Florida currently ranks fourth in the nation for SNAP enrollment, with nearly 3 million people depending on food stamps.
4. Florida considers E-Verify requirements for all private employers
Florida law currently requires only private businesses with 25 or more workers to use E-Verify.
5. ULA pushes communications satellite launch to Thursday
The scrub did not allow for a rare double launch, as SpaceX sent up the Starlink 6-81 mission Wednesday evening.
Around the Nation
1. Supreme Court debates whether Trump has legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs
2. State of emergency declared, rescue efforts continue after crash
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
3. Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza as exchanges outlined in fragile ceasefire proceed
4. Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
Democrats demand meeting with Trump, who again calls for ending filibuster to reopen government
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Quote of the Day
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. airports starting Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday. He said the move is necessary as 13,000 air traffic controllers work without pay during the government shutdown and are showing signs of fatigue and stress.
The FAA did not release the names of the airports that will be affected but said they are “high traffic.” The agency plans to release the list of airports on Thursday, after meeting with affected airlines.