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.

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High pressure will continue to provide Central Florida with favorable travel weather heading into Thanksgiving; that will extend across much of the Sunshine State, too.

Under mainly sunny skies with just a few passing clouds, highs will reach 80 degrees or just above on Wednesday.

Highs: Upper 70s

Lows: Mid-50s

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Today's Big Stories

1. Volusia County deputies recover body of missing 7-year-old Deltona boy from Lake Lapanocia
Officials say Charlie Newton was autistic and nonverbal.

2. Judge sentences Laurie Shaver to life in prison in death of husband
Michael Shaver went missing in November 2015, and his remains were uncovered in 2018 under a concrete slab in the backyard of their Clermont home.

3. Eatonville proposes deal to OCPS for Hungerford property, aims to resolve legal dispute
The town’s vision for the property includes a museum, retail spaces and other developments aimed at increasing economic growth.

4. Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire deal, Biden says
Over the next 60 days, Israeli forces will gradually withdraw from Lebanon.

5. Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.

6. SpaceX to launch two dozen Starlink satellites
The launch window will open at 10:05 p.m. ET and closes at 1:30 a.m., ET, Wednesday.

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More Things to Know

  • Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls | The Magic return home to play the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at 7 p.m before heading back out on the road for a five-game trip.

  • Turkey Thawing Tips | Thanksgiving preps are underway, and it begins with properly thawing your turkey. Here's how to thaw your bird so dinner doesn't run a-"fowl."

  • A Christmas Carol at Orlando Shakes | The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The show runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22.

 

A+ Teachers

2nd grade Bay Meadows teacher finds joy in seeing children learn

A+ Teacher Laurie Safford loves being in the classroom. She says while teaching is challenging, seeing the joy in children’s faces when they come through the door and watching them learn something new is a treasure.