Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
We will be keeping an eye on the visibility for the Friday morning commute as fog is set to develop and could be dense in pockets. Fog moves out by mid-morning leaving us with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs once again climb to around four to six degrees above average in the lower 80s.
No changes as we head into the weekend with morning fog each day, then plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. We may see a few mid-80s on Saturday, then lower 80s for Sunday.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Lower 60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.
2. Thousands of U.S. hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds
If heat-trapping pollution from burning coal, oil and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites across the United States risk being flooded from sea level rise by the turn of the century, posing serious health risks to nearby communities, according to a new study.
3. U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
4. SpaceX’s Starlink launch will be 100th for Florida this year
SpaceX’s launch of nearly 30 Starlink satellites on Thursday night will be the 100th mission that has taken off from Florida this year, breaking last year’s 93.
5. Former VP Dick Cheney remembered as devoted statesman at Washington funeral
Dignitaries and loved ones of former Vice President Dick Cheney assembled in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to pay tribute to the late conservative political leader at his funeral.
6. NTSB preliminary report identifies structural issues with UPS plane
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report into the crash of UPS flight 2976 on Nov. 4. Fourteen people were killed and 23 others injured when the plane bound for Hawaii crashed after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Happening Around Town
Jinxed a VR Experience at Central Florida Zoo
Get ready to journey across continents, travel through time, and plunge into the deep blue — all without leaving the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The Wild Explorer VR Experience blends breathtaking virtual reality with motion-platform seating to put you in the center of some of the world’s most incredible adventures.
Mother Baby T.E.A. at Orlando Health
Created specially to meet the unique needs of mothers with babies up to three month of age, this group provides free education, reassurance and support along with a little T.L.C. in an informal, comfortable setting. Childbirth educators and nurses will answer questions about infant care, breastfeeding, ways to comfort your baby, taking care of yourself and more.
VENARDOS CIRCUS “FAR BEYOND” Tour in Winter Garden
What do you do when the dream comes true? You take it on the road and share it with the world! Venardos Circus is thrilled to announce the launch of a SECOND Touring Company and an All-New Production “FAR BEYOND.” The show will play Winter Garden, FL next to Walmart off Hamlin Groves Trail, November 20 – 30, 2025. Tickets are on sale now!
First in Florida
It’s the first and only program in Florida offering college credits for a degree to be a semiconductor engineer technician. Valencia College is leading a pathway to a cutting-edge industry that pays well.