Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It’s a very warm day with mostly sunny to partly sunny skies.
High temperatures will range from the low 80s near the coast to near 90 degrees inland.
The daily record high to beat is 87 degrees in Tampa, 86 in St. Petersburg and 90 in Lakeland and Brooksville.
A stray afternoon shower is possible, but most of the area stays dry.
Lows fall to the 60s tonight with patchy fog.
Highs: 88
Lows: 68
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Second community engagement meeting for new Rays ballpark tonight
Team ownership is gathering feedback on the proposed stadium and surrounding development planned at the Dale Mabry campus of Hillsborough College.
2. Prices at the pump surge in Tampa Bay
According to AAA, the state average price per gallon Monday was $3.49, up 66 cents from a week ago.
3. Pasco schools consider removing student assembly language from code of conduct
The Pasco County School Board is considering removing a section of the Student Code of Conduct that outlines students’ right to peacefully assemble, which is concerning to some parents and students.
4. Man, woman, deputy and suspect all shot in Pasco County; 1 dead
The incident happened Monday afternoon in the Davista Avenue and Sawtell Street area of New Port Richey.
5. Tarpon Springs discussing whether to impose $5 parking fee for non-resident visitors of Sunset Beach, Splash Park
Sunset Beach is one of two beaches to access from the city and the only one to not charge for parking. But that may soon change.
Around the Nation & World
1. New footage raises likelihood the U.S. struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165
3. Lawmakers weigh in on possibility of approving additional funds for conflict in Iran
4. Crude oil prices spike as a broadening Iran war threatens both transport routes and production
Quote of the Day
Travelers complained of long waits Sunday — lasting hours in some cases — at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The estimated wait time at the standard security checkpoint at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston early Sunday evening was at one point three hours, according to the Houston Airports website. The Hobby airport on social media Friday said it expected more travelers than normal due to spring break.
In a series of posts Sunday, the airport on X went from urging travelers to arrive early to asking them to arrive 3 to 4 hours before their flights to eventually asking them to arrive 4 to 5 hours early to allow extra time for screening, citing the partial government shutdown.