Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Areas of dense morning fog will give way to a sunny and dry afternoon as highs stay quite warm, in the low to mid-80s.
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Highs: Lower 80s
Lows: Lower 60s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Central Florida
1. Orange County brings back ‘Adopt a Fire Station’ holiday program supporting firefighters on duty
The adoptions often include holiday meals, treats, or quality time with crews.
2. Orlando food pantry assembles 1,500 Thanksgiving baskets for families in need
Some received meat — like ham or turkey — while others received a gift card to buy their choice of protein.
3. Christmas tree seller sees steady prices as artificial trees face hikes
While real Christmas tress aren’t seeing an increase in prices this year, artifical ones will likely get a bump due to tariffs.
4. Joyride event from Orlando to St. Pete raises funds for HIV services
Organizers say they raised over $280,000 cycling for those who can’t.
Around the Nation
1. U.S., Ukraine report making progress toward ending Russia-Ukraine war but provide scant details
2. Study shows eating ultra-processed foods can increase risk of early onset colorectal cancer
3. Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions
4. ‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
Quote of the Day
Universal Pictures’ two-part “Wicked” gamble continues to defy gravity at the box office. Just a year after part one brought droves of audiences to movie theaters around the country, even more people bought opening weekend tickets to see the epic conclusion, “Wicked: For Good.” According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Wicked: For Good” earned $150 million from North American theaters in its first days in theaters and $226 million globally.