Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.
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After areas of fog mix out early, sunshine will emerge as temperatures climb into the mid-80s, providing one more warm day before some subtle changes. A weak front will drop in by the evening, but no rain is expected with its passage.
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Highs: Mid-80s Lows: Near 60 Rain Coverage: 0% |
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Around Central Florida
1. New data shows a decrease in opioid-related deaths in Orange County
New data from the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s Medical Examiner’s Office shows a 37.1% decrease in opioid overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024.
2. Volusia County seeks input on $133M hurricane recovery plan
Residents can submit comments on the Transform386 website or via email.
3. Kissimmee gym owner anticipates safety overhaul to Michigan Avenue
According to Osceola County leaders, they are focusing on a nearly three-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue where a number of crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists have happened.
4. College campus carry bill dies in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday rejected a bill that would’ve legalized concealed weapons on college and university campuses.
Around the Nation
1. Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
- Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'
2. Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here's what to know
3. Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
4. NASA removes DEI aspect of Artemis III moon mission from its websites
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- Sowing skills: Volusia students learn how to raise animals with local experts
- Mega Millions introduces new $5 game with bigger prizes, better odds
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor coordinating the pope’s hospital care said in an interview published Tuesday.
Dr. Sergio Alfieri said the 88-year-old pontiff and people close to him alike understood “that he might not survive the night,’’ after the bronchospasm attack during which the pope inhaled vomit.
