Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.

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After morning fog burns off, skies will become mostly sunny.

Light northeast winds will allow for a sea breeze in the afternoon.

Afternoon temperatures will be above-normal with comfortable humidity.

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Highs: 74

Lows: 55

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. At more than $1 billion, FBI ranks Florida 3rd in the country for scam losses
Largo police are warning the public of a new scam targeting seniors, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation says Florida ranks third in the country for most losses from internet-based crimes.

2. Man suffers burns after attempted arson at Haines City High School, police say
According to officials, the man went into the school with a gas can that they believe was intended to start a fire inside the school.

3. Proposed legislation could help autistic drivers in Florida interact with police
It would allow autistic drivers to use Blue Peace Envelopes to provide information to officers.

4. Bucs’ playoff hopes end as Saints fall to Falcons
The Bucs had a promising 6-2 start to the season, but went 2-7 in their final 9 games.

Around the Nation

1. Rubio says U.S. won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade

2. Venezuelans remain shell-shocked after U.S. captured Maduro

3. Minnesota must provide documents to U.S. government in child care fraud probe by next week

4. Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B

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Quote of the Day

Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country — a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their troubled homeland.