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

Rain chances in our forecast remain failry low over the next several days.

We'll wake up with patchy areas of fog for the Wednesday morning commute, then enjoy abundant sunshine.

We heat up to around 90 for an afternoon high, well above our average high in the lower 80.

If we see an isolated shower it'll be mainly confined to the I-75 corridor.

Highs: Upper 80s to Around 90 Lows: Upper 60s Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. School cell phone ban proposal passes first committee in Tallahassee
The current bill would expand on a less restrictive school cell phone ban passed in 2023.

2. Volusia County School District starts weapons detection pilot program at Atlantic High
The plan is to implement these weapon detection systems across all Volusia County high schools next school year.

3. Former Cocoa Beach educators charged in connection with underaged house party
Police say more than 100 minors were found drinking and intoxicated at the home.

4. Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is following through on the president’s campaign promise to vigorously pursue capital punishment.

5. House Speaker Johnson fails to squash proxy voting effort from new moms in Congress
Nine Republicans joined Democrats to keep the proxy plan alive.

6. Ormond Beach now has a permanent stretch of dog-friendly sand
The county said the pilot program was a success, addressing the community’s desire to bring their pets to the beach.

7. Disney World’s ‘Blizzard Beach,’ ‘Typhoon Lagoon’ to both be open this summer
The last time both Disney World’s water parks and its theme parks were open simultaneously was in 2019.

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.


• Orange County Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night | This monthly market, hosted the first Wednesday of each month, showcases between 20 to 25 unique vendors, featuring local favorites and curated goods, all designed to celebrate and support the growing Creative Village community of residents, students and workers.


• Flagler and Palm Coast invite input on a potential sports complex | Residents are invited to attend a workshop on April 7 at 1 p.m. at the Flagler County Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard in Bunnell.