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

Your Weather Planner

It will be a cloudy and windy start to Thursday as a cold front comes through.

A few morning showers will give way to gradual clearing the rest of the day.

Winds could gust up to 30 mph at times out of the northwest.  

Temperatures will hold steady in the 50s much of the day and will drop significantly at night. 

Freezing temperatures are expected Thursday night into Friday morning for parts of the area.

High: 59

Low: 35

Rain Coverage: 50% AM

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Around Tampa Bay

1. School districts across Florida, Tampa Bay break graduation rate records
Florida set a record in education with a 92.2% graduation rate for the 2024-25 school year, which is the highest in state history. Hillsborough County Schools is also celebrating a new record with a 90.9% graduation rate. The superintendent, Van Ayres, says it’s a huge accomplishment and breaks all previous records. 

2. Florida bills aim to keep hands on steering wheel and off of devices
Hands-free driving bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that would prohibit continuously holding devices while driving.

3. The Hillsborough Health Care Plan budget: What you need to know
As state lawmakers weigh potential property tax rollbacks later this year, concerns are growing about the long-term stability of the Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP), which relies heavily on property tax revenue for funding. 

4. Seniors 65+ qualify for new $6,000 tax break
Some senior citizens may get more money back on their tax returns this year. 

5. Manatee resident voices concern with trash pickup’s Big Bin Advantage
The county’s Big Bin Advantage program was meant to save the Solid Waste Department time and resources. It provides larger bins but decreased the frequency of trash pickup

Around the Nation

1. Trump says he was told killing in Iran amid protests has stopped

2. Danish official says there’s ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland

3. U.S. to pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries

4. White House defends Trump after president appears to flash middle finger at Ford worker in Michigan

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