Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
We have another mostly sunny day.
Highs will range from near 70 degrees at the coast to the upper 70s inland.
Light east winds become southwest 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.
It’s a great day for a bike ride or spending some time at a park.
Lows will fall to the mid 50s tonight in Tampa with 40s north of Tampa Bay.
High: 75
Low: 55
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Hillsborough Health Care Plan sees surge in new applications
With ACA Subsidies expired, some Hillsborough residents are scrambling to find new, affordable health care.
2. Pinellas County wraps up $125M beach nourishment project ahead of schedule
In addition to widening the beach, crews constructed protective dunes and planted sea grass.
3. Long-awaited dredging project at John’s Pass begins
For almost 30 years now, the city of Madeira Beach has seen excess sand pile up here on the northern end of John’s Pass. The project’s goal is to get it all out and restore access to the marinas behind it.
4. Pending Senate bill would allow Florida homeowners to rent out space in their home
A broker said this will directly help homeowners better afford their mortgages by supplying them with additional income.
5. LILLY Learning Center offers students, parents alternative direction on path of education
Lexa Duno opened the center as an alternative teaching method for students with learning disabilities. The learning center is helping shape the young minds of tomorrow.
Around the Nation & World
1. Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman scheduled for 1st Florida execution of 2026
2. House committee to hold hearing Tuesday with ICE, Border Patrol leaders
3. Public trust in CDC on vaccines at lowest point since COVID, KFF polls finds
4. FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
Quote of the Day
Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance with a mix of excitement, gratitude and perspective.
The Puerto Rican superstar born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet. He will take the Super Bowl stage just one week after he won album of the year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” It’s the first time an all Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.
During a press conference on Thursday, Bad Bunny joked that fans didn’t need to learn Spanish to enjoy his set — but they should be prepared to dance, a reference to his “Saturday Night Live” monologue from last October.