Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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High pressure sliding east will help generate a southwesterly flow for Tuesday across Central Florida, enabling temperatures to climb a little higher than they did on Monday, into the low 70s.
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Highs: Low 70s
Lows: Highs 50s
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Central Florida
1. Marking a decade of lagoon baffle boxes in Melbourne
The city of Melbourne continues its efforts to restore the struggling Indian River Lagoon.
2. ‘We are not just a number’: Parent reacts to potential school closures in Orange County
Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven school campuses because of low enrollment numbers.
3. One of Australia attack victims had connection to Central Florida
As the world reels from the Bondi Beach shooting that left 15 people dead and 27 others injured, in what officials are calling a terror attack against Jewish Australians, local Jewish organizations in Central Florida are not backing down.
4. Hanukkah celebrations continue in Central Florida, with safety in mind
The mass shooting in Australia during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, along with continually rising threats all over the world, are prompting extra vigilance among Jewish leaders in Central Florida as the local Jewish community continues to celebrate the holiday.
5. ULA launches nearly 30 Amazon Leo satellites
Those who stayed awake late (or woke up early), got to see United Launch Alliance send up close to 30 Amazon Leo internet satellites early Tuesday morning.
Around the Nation
1. Disaster survivors rally support for FEMA on Capitol Hill
2. Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead at their Los Angeles home
3. Authorities renew search for Brown University shooter after releasing a person of interest
4. Attack in Syria sparks new debate about U.S. troops on the ground in the country
5. Politicians respond to Trump’s reaction to Reiner killings
Quote of the Day
University of Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is leaving the program and entering the transfer portal, he announced Monday on his Instagram account.
In his post, Lagway thanked his family, teammates, coaching staff, Florida’s athletic trainers and other members of the university community for their support.