SUMMARY: Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones in a nighttime attack on Ukraine, marking the smallest drone bombardment of the year. As peace talks in Turkey approach, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has challenged Russian President Putin to meet in person, but Zelenskyy will only meet Putin in Istanbul. Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal, instead offering direct talks with Ukraine. Both sides are preparing for a spring-summer campaign on the battlefield. The U.S. and European leaders have pressured Russia to agree to a ceasefire, with further sanctions threatened if no progress is made.

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SUMMARY: Jesse Kirk, 72, from Titusville, was reported missing in early March after failing to meet a friend for a walk. Her charred remains were later found near Haulover Canal, and her vehicle was discovered burned in Orange County. David Armstrong Barber, 35, a former Brevard County corrections deputy, was arrested nearby with burns on his arms. He faces kidnapping and murder charges with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. Investigators revealed Barber’s handwritten “manifesto,” detailing a disturbing timeline and list of plans potentially linked to Kirk’s death, including items to gather, financial schemes, and strategies for concealing the crime. Barber was also under a restraining order for stalking Kirk’s niece.

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SUMMARY: South Florida remains under a NEXT Weather Alert with more heavy rain expected this evening. While there is a lull in activity, isolated showers are forming across the metro areas, with a line of storms approaching from the Gulf of Mexico tonight. This will bring gusty downpours and potential street flooding. The flood watch remains in effect, especially for areas that received heavy rainfall earlier. Although the storms won’t be as widespread as this morning, localized flooding could occur. The stormy weather is expected to end late tonight, with drier air arriving by tomorrow morning.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Dave Warren says the rain tracker is indicating the potential for downpours, especially around 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. and then around 10 p.m. – 11 p.m.

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