Commissioners approved a $13M purchase of a 200‑room hotel near the Orange County jail to convert it into transitional housing as local shelter demand rises.

Clear and muggy this morning with highs near 88°F and scattered afternoon storms possible. Greatest coverage expected south of I‑70; drier weather returns Sunday.

Muggy this morning; storms are likely Thursday night with heavy downpours and isolated damaging gusts. Expect lingering showers into Friday morning.