Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Skies will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy Monday morning.
Showers and storms will build along the sea breeze in the afternoon.
A cold front will approach from the northwest, so winds will increase later in the day.
The sea breeze will move inland, taking the highest chances for showers and storms away from the coast in the afternoon.
Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night.
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Highs: 85
Lows: 65
Rain Coverage: 50%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Tropicana Field ‘safe’ for return of fans, city says
City officials hired a mold remediation company to clean the stadium, during and after construction.
Local businesses excited for Rays’ return to Tropicana Field
2. It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record.
3. Country concert in St. Pete Beach sparks environmental concerns
Environmentalists fear Country Thunder will disrupt nesting seasons for turtles and skimmers.
4. Palmetto nonprofit to transform empty lot to a temporary park
Palmetto Downtown Main Street plans a “pocket park” on a long-empty lot to create a small, welcoming community space.
Around the Nation & World
1. U.S. rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
2. Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
3. Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction
4. Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game
Don’t Miss This
Keel Farms kicks off 17th annual Blueberry Festival
Florida Poly researchers develop tool to detect microplastics in water
Historic Home Theater in downtown Zephyrhills to be refurbished
Bay area man honored for his advocacy work for Cuba
Quote of the Day
The crew of the Artemis II lunar mission is expected to be at its closest point to the moon on Monday.
In a talkback with TV networks on Saturday, the four astronauts said that on Friday night they got their first view of the moon’s dark side.
In what was described as the furthest interview ever conducted, the four crew members of the Artemis II mission inside the Orion spacecraft integrity spoke to media outlets NBC and CBS on Saturday, describing what they say is pretty indescribable.