Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
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A broad wave of low pressure over South Florida and the Bahamas will support rounds of rain again on Friday, a pattern that is expected to last through the weekend as this system lifts over the peninsula.
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Highs: Mid-80s Lows: Low to Mid 70s Rain Coverage: 60% |
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Around Central Florida
1. Palm Bay City Council votes to request the removal of council member after derogatory posts about Indian Americans
A major topic of discussion during Palm Bay’s City Council meeting is about one of their council members, Chandler Langevin, and whether or not he should keep his position after making multiple derogatory social media comments about people in the Indian American community.
2. Trial for FSU mass shooting suspect postponed until next year
The trial of the Florida State University student accused of a deadly mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next October.
3. Central Florida nonprofits help veterans navigate government shutdown
The Federal government shutdown is leaving many Central Florida veterans anxious and confused about which services are still being offered and which are shuttered.
4. FEMA reiumburses Florida for expenses related to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Money has just gone out to reimburse the state of Florida for the immigration detention facility called “Alligator Alcatraz.”
5. Orlando, Orange County mayors respond to criticisms of spending by DeSantis, Ingoglia
A day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia publicly scolded Orlando and Orange County over what they said was wasteful spending found during the state’s Department of Government Efficiency audits, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday defended their government’s programs.
Around the Nation
1. Shutdown could delay key economic data, including Friday’s jobs report
2. Man kills 2, wounds 4 in car ramming and stabbing at U.K. synagogue on Jewish holy day
3. Trump says U.S. is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
4. Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid for asylum, but he has 30 days to appeal
5. Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
Quote of the Day
Six months after Elon Musk left the Trump administration to the great relief of Tesla investors worried about boycotts, the world’s richest man has announced some good news: Sales of Tesla cars are back.
The jump comes with a significant caveat: Tesla benefited from consumers taking advantage of a $7,500 tax credit before it expired on Sept. 30, a surge in buying that helped all EV makers.
Spectrum News Staff
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