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

Your Weather Planner

The gradual warming trend continues today with highs in the mid 70s.

We have great weather for the first day of the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Winds will be out of the south 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight’s low temperatures will be around 60 degrees in Tampa, but 50s inland and north. 

Rain chances will increase for late Friday and Saturday. 

Get the full forecast here. 

High: 75

Low: 61

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more
The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday.

2. Tampa Police tout drop in crime in annual report
The Tampa Police Department has released its annual report and numbers indicate a drop in crime.

3. TGH first in Florida to airlift injured K-9 officers
When a K-9 officer is hurt in the line of duty, every second counts — just like it does for their human partners. Now, Tampa General Hospital is making sure those four-legged heroes get emergency air transport, too. 

4. Polk County receives federal funding for Kathleen Road extension
For years, drivers have been hoping for an extension of Kathleen Road to relieve traffic congestion.

5. Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Agents in Florida and abroad weigh in
“No matter where you go or what you’re planning to do, research your destination ahead of time,” said Dave Benson, a former federal agent and threat assessment professional.

Around the Nation & World

1. Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

2. More than 50 members of Coast Guard discharged over COVID vaccine being reinstated, receiving back pay

3. ‘We have to win’: In final campaign, Pelosi seeks to flip the House

4. Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major U.S. military deployment

Quote of the Day

In a prepared statement, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke revealed that it was he who suffered a medical issue onboard the International Space Station that resulted in the Crew-11 mission being cut short.

The 58-year-old retired U.S. Air Force colonel recapped and thanked his fellow astronauts and NASA flight surgeons when he experienced his medical issue, which he did not reveal what that was.