Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Morning temperatures will be near 50 around Tampa Bay to near 40 for the Nature Coast.
The breeze in the morning will make it feel colder.
High clouds will continue to stream across the state making for partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies.
Highs will only be in the 60s. The evening will be chilly.
Highs: 69
Lows: 54
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Winter Haven responds to AG’s claims over public camping law violations
The City of Winter Haven says they have been following the rules when it comes to enforcing homeless encampments.
2. Florida bill takes aim at paper straws
The bill requires jurisdictions with straw laws to allow options other than paper.
3. Tampa Bay advocate reacts to potential state case against Maduro
Ellen Snelling of Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance believes that families affected might finally find a way to achieve justice.
4. Tampa health fair helps uninsured people get medical and social services
The event aimed to help people who were uninsured and under insured get access to medical services.
5. New road data shows Citrus County behind in road repairs as plans for projects get underway
About 600 miles of roadway are classified as very poor, with another 350 miles in poor condition.
Around the Nation & World
1. Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
2. Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538 , activists say
3. Trump pushes 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
4. ‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Don’t Miss This
Bartow hero gives dictionaries to third grade students in Polk County
St. Pete doctor creates program to help neurodivergent thrive
Tampa honors its first Black, female firefighter
World’s largest duck makes a splash in Clearwater
Guide to Tampa’s Children’s Gasparilla 2026 parade, events
Quote of the Day
The Trump administration’s recent actions in Venezuela sparked reactions from leaders of countries all over the world, including countries President Donald Trump says the U.S. could take action against in the future.
That’s left many wondering what that means for U.S. foreign policy moving forward.