Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Friday will start out chilly with some fog, but sunshine will emerge as temperatures rebound to the low 70s. High pressure will keep our weather rain-free as we wrap up the work week with rain staying out of the forecast through the weekend.
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Highs: Lower 70s
Lows: Lower 50s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Vaccine mandate rollback in Florida? What to know
Florida’s Department of Health is meeting in Panama City Beach on Friday to discuss potential changes to the state’s vaccine requirements, a proposal that could significantly alter which immunizations children must receive before enrolling in public schools.
2. Orange County Sheriff’s Office completes investigation of Epic Universe ride death
Officials with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday they had completed the investigation into the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, earlier this year.
3. City of Winter Garden introduces ordinance to regulate use of e-bikes
Florida is considering new e-bike legislation, through House Bill 243 for the 2026 session, which aims to restrict sidewalk riding and potentially set minimum ages. The proposed rules follow safety concerns.
4. Orange prosecutor in College Park attack case under ‘review,’ not investigation, Worrell says
State Attorney Monique Worrell on Thursday addressed community concerns about a plea deal in a felony battery case in College Park dating back to April and said she wanted to discuss some information about how the case was resolved.
5. SpaceX sends up more than 2 dozen satellites to join Starlink constellation
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying over two dozen Starlink satellites on Thursday evening.
Around the Nation
1. Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
2. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
3. DC Wrap: Indiana Republicans say no to redistricting despite pressure from Trump
4. Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Quote of the Day
The U.S. is in the process of gathering more details on the tanker it took hold of off the coast of Venezuela and plans to seize the oil aboard it, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
”Right now, the United States currently has a full investigative team on the ground on the vessel, and individuals on board the vessel are being interviewed and any relevant evidence is being seized,” Leavitt told reporters.