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

Your Weather Planner

A weak cold front is drifting into the area today with isolated showers.

The front will stall and dissipate.

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Highs: 87

Lows: 72

Rain Coverage: 20%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Former Bucs RB Doug Martin has died, team confirms
Dough Martin was a first-round draft pick out of Boise State in 2012.

2. Is it cruel or just part of the punishment? Experts, lawmakers debate the lack of A/C in most Florida prisons
While federal prisons are required to have air conditioning, state prisons are not.

3. Pirate Fashions in Tampa faces challenges due to tariffs
Most of their fabric is imported from India, a country known for its textiles. 

4. Metropolitan Ministries seeking seasonal workers for holiday tents
The program helps 30,000 families each holiday season.

5. Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Program opens Monday
The Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Program has opened for Pinellas County residents still working to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 and Idalia in 2023.

Around the Nation

1. Renewed fighting tests Gaza ceasefire and Israel briefly halts aid

2. Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

3. FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

4. AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State; Vandy is a top-10 team for 1st time since 1947

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Pumpkin patches around the Tampa Bay area

Quote of the Day

Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations — what the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies.

Many protesters were angered by attacks on their motives. In Washington, Brian Reymann said being called a terrorist all week by Republicans was “pathetic.”