Good evening, Tampa Bay. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Clear skies with highs back into the 60s on Saturday, but with a breeze it will be about 6-8 degrees cooler on the coast.

Winds will still be a bit breezy out of the northwest at 15 – 20 mph.

Less wind and milder on Sunday with plenty of sunshine.

Highs: 67

Lows: 52

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. St. Pete track build on 1.8-mile Grand Prix street course begins Monday
In less than three weeks, some of the waterfront streets of downtown St. Pete will be transformed into a racecourse.

2. Super Bowl LX will help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
With all the pomp and circumstance, it might not immediately register, but Super Bowl LX isn’t only the biggest annual sporting event in the United States — this year, it will also help commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

3. Accused militant taken into custody in deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, Justice Department says
A man described as a key participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into custody and will be prosecuted in connection with a rampage that killed four Americans and became a divisive political issue, the Justice Department said today.

4. FHP warns drivers to check tires after cold snap
As Tampa Bay area drivers are coming out of a cold snap, they should monitor their vehicles as temperatures climb.

5. Oman mediates indirect U.S.-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman today, negotiations that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear program. But for the first time, America brought its top military commander in the Middle East to the table.

6. High-tech training takes the court: Shoot 360 opens data-driven basketball facility in Vero Beach
Shoot 360 is bringing high-tech basketball training to Vero Beach, using smart sensors and real-time analytics to help players sharpen their skills.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

FLORIDA STATE FAIR | The Florida State Fair made its return to Tampa today, with the theme “America’s Sunniest Celebration” to honor America’s 250th birthday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at the fairgrounds, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offerings this year. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida State Fair.

POLK COUNTY WATER NOTICE | Polk County Utilities customers will be required to follow a once-per-week watering schedule beginning Sunday to comply with the Modified Phase II water shortage order issued by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) on Jan. 27. Read the daily restrictions.

TRAFFIC ALERT | The northbound lane on North Westshore Boulevard is closed between West Chapin Avenue and West Wallcraft Avenue while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Northbound traffic will be shifted to the center turn lane during this time. There will be barricades and signs in the area to help reroute traffic. The work is expected to be completed with a return to normal traffic patterns by 4:30 p.m., Monday, weather permitting. The Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work.

 

Gerardo Silva inspects his dry well. (Spectrum News/Jeff Van Sant)

Some residents in Dover have been without running water for days as falling groundwater levels have dried up private wells across the area.

Most of the affected homes rely on well systems, and officials say the water table dropped sharply following a recent cold snap combined with an unusually dry rainy season. Hillsborough County officials also point to increased water use by nearby farms during the freeze, as growers worked to protect crops from cold damage.