Good evening, Central Florida! Here’s a quick wrap-up of today’s top headlines and your local weather outlook.
🌤 Your Weather Planner
Expect another cool morning, followed by a sunny and warmer afternoon. Temperatures will stay slightly below average but rise into the mid-70s.
By Friday, sunshine continues with highs reaching the upper 70s, while high pressure keeps things dry through midweek. Temperatures are expected to warm to around 80°F by early next week.
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Highs: Mid-70s
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Lows: Upper 40s
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Rain Coverage: 0%
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📰 Today’s Big Stories
1. House to vote on ending record-long government shutdown
After nearly two months, lawmakers are back in Washington to vote on a deal that could end the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned that airport disruptions may continue even after the government reopens.
2. Solar storms postpone NASA’s Mars mission
A bout of intense space weather forced Blue Origin to delay the launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission—its second weather-related cancellation in a row.
3. Titusville housing project faces flooding and wetland concerns
Residents voiced strong environmental concerns over a proposed townhome development near State Road 405 and Singleton Avenue, arguing it could worsen flooding and harm nearby wetlands.
4. Construction chaos on State Road 417
Drivers in Seminole County are dealing with abrupt swerves and lane shifts amid the ongoing State Road 417 construction project.
5. Pumpkin-inspired treats arrive at Vicky Bakery
Vicky Bakery, known for its Cuban pastries, is now offering pumpkin-flavored flan and pastelitos, bringing a taste of South Florida to Central Florida this fall.
6. Northern lights reach Florida skies
A strong solar storm lit up skies across the U.S., with photographers capturing auroras as far south as Florida. While visible only through long-exposure photography, the event offered a rare celestial spectacle.
🎡 Happening Around Town
🦖 Dinos in Lights – Orlando Science Center
Enjoy a prehistoric holiday light show where dinosaurs dance to music at the Dino Digs exhibit, part of general admission at the Orlando Science Center in Loch Haven Park.
🐄 Volusia County Fair & Youth Show
Celebrating its 100+ years of tradition, the fair highlights livestock shows, crafts, art, music, and student competitions, showcasing Volusia County’s youth talent.
🍪 American Girl Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating
Kids aged 3 and up can decorate pumpkin, leaf, and turkey-shaped cookies in this fun, festive event—perfect for getting into the Thanksgiving spirit!
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