SUMMARY: Oak Hill, Florida, is set to receive nearly $187,000 from State Sen. Tom Wright to address persistent flooding along Canal Avenue. Heavy rains have repeatedly inundated homes and businesses near U.S. Highway 1, including properties owned by Christine and Doug Lathrom. The flooding problem results from a low-lying area without proper drainage or outlet to surrounding systems. The funding will support constructing a gravity drainage system and retention pond to prevent structural flooding and enhance safety. City officials and residents welcome this much-needed intervention, hoping it signals meaningful progress toward long-term flood relief in the community.

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SUMMARY: Thunderstorms are possible through sunset in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, mainly south of I-10 and Central Florida, with rain ending by 9 PM. Temperatures will drop to the mid-low 70s with partly cloudy skies, shifting winds from north to south, and high humidity overnight. Heavy downpours between 4 PM and 7 PM may cause reduced visibility and temporary flooding. Rain accumulation by midnight varies from 0.01 to 0.20 inches in local areas. Tropical Storm Fernand moves north-northeast away from Bermuda with 40 mph winds. A tropical wave east of the Windward Islands has a 40% chance to develop into a depression soon. High rip current risk remains.

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SUMMARY: The rainbow crosswalk near Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub, installed in 2017 to honor shooting victims, was painted over by Florida authorities following a federal directive banning non-safety-related road art. Despite public outcry and chalk protests at the site, Florida Highway Patrol monitored the area to prevent unauthorized coloring. State Rep. Anna Eskamani criticized the state’s focus on removing the tribute, while Orlando officials condemned the overnight removal. FDOT stated the action ensures road safety and compliance with updated traffic control rules, emphasizing transportation infrastructure should not display political or social messages. Plans for a permanent memorial on adjacent property are underway.

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