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

We will see a few more clouds for Wednesday with highs in the mid 70s.

A sea breeze will keep it a bit cooler at the coast.

A stray shower is possible north of Tampa as a weak cold front comes in from the north. 

We will have partly sunny skies with winds out of the south to southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Lows will fall to the 50s around Tampa at night with 40s north. 

High: 74

Low: 59

Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Bay area schools weigh adding 2% and whole milk as options
When President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in January, it paved the way for 2% and whole milk to return to schools after a nearly 15-year absence.

2. Hillsborough Health Care Plan sees surge in new applications
The rise comes as thousands of residents across the county face the possibility of losing health insurance coverage in the coming months.

3. MLB taking over Rays’ broadcasts: What fans need to know
The Tampa Bay Rays are among several Major League Baseball teams that will have the league produce their local television broadcasts during the 2026 season.

4. GOP, Democrats remain far apart on DHS funding agreement
With the clock ticking toward a Friday deadline, congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle do not seem to agree on the best path forward for Department of Homeland Security reforms to ensure full funding for the agency.

5. FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what appeared to be a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

6. Whataburger returning to Bay area, is opening in Largo on Thursday
The company said it plans to open several locations in the Bay area, starting with the one in Largo.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

FLORIDA STATE FAIR | The Florida State Fair is back in Tampa, 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.

TRAFFIC ALERT | All lanes of South West Shore Boulevard are closed between West Fair Oaks Avenue and West Alline Avenue while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. 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 p.m., Friday, weather permitting. The Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work.

LEVEL UP ARTS GRANT | The city of St. Petersburg has launched the Level Up Arts Grant for nonprofit arts and culture organizations with budgets of $50,000 or less. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 30, or until funds are depleted. View additional information about the Level Up Arts Grant.

National Notes

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Monthly Employment Report
Congressional Budget Office releases ‘The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036′ report, including updated budget and economic projections
New York Fashion Week Women’s Fall/Winter 2026 begins. 
Lockerbie bombing suspect in court 9am Et
NASA SpaceX Crew-12 mission launches to the International Space Station as early as today. 6:01am ET
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games continue, with eight gold medals decided across seven sports. 
Former Olympic snowboarder accused of being major drug lord in federal court LA
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine convenes Western Hemisphere military leaders from 34 countries – including Denmark, France, and the UK, to discuss cooperation against organized crime and drug smuggling * Meeting, the first of its kind, comes after the U.S. National Security Strategy under the Trump administration has taken a new focus on control of the Western Hemisphere over confronting geopolitical rivals further afield such as China. President Donald Trump’s desire to take control of Greenland, a Danish territory, in the name of Western Hemisphere security has led to increased tensions with the U.S.’ erstwhile European allies

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