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.

Your Weather Planner

Expect partly cloudy skies overnight and even some patchy fog across the metro locations through daybreak.

Lows will drop into the mid and upper 60s overnight, with a few lower 70s found along the immediate coastline.

Drier air moves in on our Tuesday, helping to further limit our storm threat through the remainder of the upcoming work week.

Highs: Upper 80s to Around 90

Lows: Mid to Upper 60s

Rain Coverage: 20% coastal

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Today's Big Stories

1. DeSantis urges lawmakers to take action to end property taxes during Orlando visit
To become a reality, the proposal would have to be approved by the voters as an amendment to the Florida Constitution.

2. Tuesday's special election headlined by closer than expected U.S. House race
Florida Politics released a poll last week that showed Republican candidate and Florida Sen. Randy Fine had just a four point lead in the race.

3. Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
The database would help shelters, pet adoption agencies and pet owners screen potential adopters, preventing known abusers from obtaining new animals.

4. ‘Butch’ Wilmore and ‘Suni’ Williams: We would go back on Starliner again
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5. Central Florida food bank suddenly short 910,000 meals after USDA funding freeze
Second Harvest Food Bank said the lost food is worth about $1.6 million, so if the funding for the food shipments isn’t restored, it will have to find a way to make up for that.

6. Multi-vehicle crash closes South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach
Officials say the crash stemmed from reports of a reckless driver.

More Things to Know

  • UCF Festival of the Arts | Year-round on the UCF campus, students are immersed in the technology, theory, design, performance, and practical application required for them to be the next generation of creative leaders. Every April, they converge at Dr. Phillips Center for a two-week cultural extravaganza.

  • Blizzard Beach 30th Anniversary | Disney will pay tribute to three decades of the water park’s history of creating relaxing days and cool thrills with dance parties, special anniversary food & beverage items and more frosted fun than ever.

  • Flagler Maternal Health Fair | The Florida Department of Health-Flagler and Flagler County are bringing together many resources for the “Maternal & Child Health Fair” that will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. April 1 at the Hidden Trails Community Center, 6108 Mahogany Boulevard, Bunnell.

 

Women's History Month

Stetson University professor joins millions of Americans as she embraces caregiver role for her aging parents

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 10 million Americans act as unpaid caregivers for an elderly parent on a regular basis.

Millions in that group not only have a full- or part-time job, they are also part of the so-called "sandwich generation" — people who find themselves supporting their children and parents at the same time.

Despite the challenges, one Volusia County resident is grateful for the chance to do it.