Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today.

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There could be a few isolated showers along the east coast in the morning, but the better chance for rain will come by the afternoon. Temperatures will start out in the 70s before reaching the upper 80s and low 90s during the afternoon. Get the latest forecast here.

Highs: Low 90s
Lows:
 Mid-70s
Rain coverage
: 60%

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Around Central Florida

1. Citing Orange County, DeSantis declares war on 'unlawful' vaccine mandates
Speaking in Alachua County Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to stand with Floridians in the fight against what he called "unlawful vaccine mandates."

2. Community presence of COVID-19 remains strong, even as Orange County sees lower case rates
Coronavirus levels found in Orange County’s wastewater have increased dramatically since the start of summer, according to Orange County Utilities.

3. Florida farmers hit hard by COVID-19, rent prices, foreign market
Florida farmers are struggling to stay above water after losing last year’s crops to COVID-19, and now they say they are competing with foreign suppliers who can offer cheaper produce to our American market.

4. Parents, medical community concerned after Orange County infant's COVID death
The death of an Orange County infant from the coronavirus is shaking up the community and leaving parents wondering if they should find a way to get their young child vaccinated.

5. Former Orange County teacher starts school for Haitian children
A teacher from Orange County has used her skills to open a school in the Dominican Republic for children from Haiti, where education is often second to just surviving.

6. SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission prepares for first all-civilian human spaceflight
For the first time ever, an all-civilian human spaceflight will take place in a SpaceX mission named Inspiration4.


Around the Nation

1. FDA experts among group opposing U.S. booster shot plan

2. U.S. extends pause of Afghan evacuation flights due to measles cases

3. Elite gymnasts to testify at Senate hearing on FBI’s handling of Larry Nassar case

4. Climate change is ‘single greatest challenge to human rights in our era,’ U.N. expert says

5. Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan

Quote of the Day

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday became the first top official to face tough congressional questioning over the Biden administration’s handling of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Appearing virtually before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the secretary highlighted the "heroic effort" of State Department employees in the final days of the U.S. exit and defended the administration's decision to leave, mostly placing blame on the deal that the Trump administration negotiated with the Taliban.