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

It will be another warm day with highs in the mid 80s for Wednesday.

Temperatures will be a bit cooler at the coast and a few degrees warmer well inland.

We will see partly to mostly sunny skies during the day. 

A stray shower will be possible in the afternoon, but the vast majority of the area will be dry. 

Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night. 

Highs: 86

Lows: 69

Rain Coverage: 0%

 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. A busy Election Day across Pinellas, Manatee counties
A wide variety of municipal elections are taking place across the Pinellas Suncoast today. Also, voters in Manatee County will decide on a special election in its Fire & Rescue District, as well as the Trailer Estates Park and Rec district.

2. Lake Wales begins restoring historic Walesbilt Hotel
The iconic Walesbilt Hotel in Lake Wales is finally getting new life after sitting vacant for decades.

3. Riverview neighbors concerned with growing traffic on residential street
Warren Oaks Place is a residential street that runs along U.S. 301. Neighbors say drivers will often use their street to avoid the red light and traffic at U.S. 301 and Symmes Road.

4. Iran launches new attacks targeting Israel and Gulf countries as it seeks to ramp up pressure on U.S.
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of letting up.

5. Prices at the pump surge in Tampa Bay
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said the state average price per gallon hit $3.49 Monday — the most expensive since July 2024. Jenkins said it’s hard to say how long the higher prices will last.

6. 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.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

TRAFFIC ALERT | The southbound lane of Memorial Highway is closed between Audrey Lane and Mohr Road 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 5 p.m., Friday, weather permitting. The Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work.

ATTRACTIONS | Disney World’s 2026 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom. The vibrant festival runs through June 1. Attendees can enjoy character-themed topiaries, live entertainment and garden-inspired food and beverages at the popular event.

BOLTS BACK HOME | The Tampa Bay Lightning return to Benchmark International Arena tonight for a three-game homestand. The Bolts take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, with a start time of 7 p.m. Tampa Bay hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, also at 7 p.m.

National Notes

Wednesday, March 11

5th anniversary of President Joe Biden signing the American Rescue Act
CPI data released * Figures published last month said that U.S. CPI rose by 2.4% in the year to January, up from 2.7% in the year to December
Court appearance for man charged with lighting woman on fire on New York subway
Quarterly CEO Economic Outlook Survey, providing a forward-looking view of the U.S. economy by asking Business Roundtable member CEOs to report their plans for their company’s sales, capex, and employment in the next six months
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games continue, with eight gold medals decided across two sports

Anita Travaglino is the music teacher at Claywell Elementary School. She teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and says she loves helping her students grow through music. She has been at the school for eight years.