Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Sun will give way to increasing clouds during the afternoon on Friday, signaling the approach of our next cold front. Ahead of this system, warm south to southwest winds will drive temperatures into the low 80s to close out the week.

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Highs: Low 80s

Lows: Near 60s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Central Florida

1. Audit finds Florida vouchers program has trouble tracking student funding
A new audit has revealed potential issues with the Florida Family Empowerment Scholarships system, which gives vouchers to families so they can send their children to private schools.

2. Florida House kicks off redistricting effort
The Florida Legislature took its first official step Thursday toward potentially redrawing the state’s congressional districts as lawmakers convened a new House committee tasked with exploring possible changes.

3. Outdoor gas leak fueled explosion inside Eustis business, fire chief says
Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson said in a press conference Thursday that a gas leak explosion started the structure fire on South Eustis Street, leading to the forced closure of several surrounding roads.

4. Sanford CRA shuts down after 30 years revitalizing downtown
After three decades, the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency is coming to an end.

5. Venues for Bowl Games and Florida Classic loom as Camping World Stadium renovations begin
With renovations at Camping World Stadium set to begin, questions are looming about the venue’s plans for 2026, including several major annual events here in Orlando.

Around the Nation

1. Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces Obamacare reform framework

2. ‘Congress has failed’: N.C. attorney general joins other states for AI Task Force

3. Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

4. A single hostage still in Gaza after identification of Thai agricultural worker’s remains

5. Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Quote of the Day

The Radio City Rockettes have been high-kicking their way through the holidays since 1925. 

Today, that means two casts totaling 84 dancers performing as many as five shows a day, seven days a week.