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We have mostly sunny to partly sunny skies today.

It’s another warm afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s. 

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Highs: 88

Lows: 70

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Uthmeier issues criminal subpoenas to Roblox investigating sexual predators
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he was issuing criminal subpoenas to popular online gaming platform Roblox Monday.

2. Trooper the dog’s new owner upset over dropped charges
Charges have been dropped against a Hillsborough County man who was accused of leaving a dog tied up as Hurricane Milton approached the area last year, leaving his new owner upset.

3. In Bradenton stop, Homeland Security Secretary Noem touts ICE efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Sarasota and Bradenton on Monday, highlighting the work of ICE and homeland officials in getting what she said are hardened criminals off the streets.

4. Pasco County mother, school employee accused of killing her son
A Land O’ Lakes mother is facing murder charges in the death of her child.

5. Government shutdown threatens wave of missed payments; but there are options
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, hundreds of thousands of government employees are now officially one paycheck short and by the end of the month, they’ll likely miss a second. 

Around the Nation

1. Ahead of flu season, pediatric doctors notice leap in vaccine hesitancy

2. Nearly 3 weeks in, no consensus on ending government shutdown in sight

3. Man who planned to ‘shoot up’ Atlanta airport is arrested in terminal following tip, police say

4. Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

Quote of the Day

Citing that SpaceX is behind schedule with its Starship that will be used for the Artemis III mission, NASA acting Administrator Sean Duffy said on Monday that the U.S. space agency is considering Blue Origin and other companies to handle the task.

On his X account, Duffy posted what he wants and also included his interview on CNBC.