Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It’s windy with scattered showers today.
Northeast winds are 10 to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph.
A Small Craft Advisory continues for boaters through Friday morning.
High temperatures will be in the mid 70s to 80 degrees.
Drier air comes in Friday and for the weekend.
Highs: 80
Lows: 65
Rain Coverage: 40%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Surge in school zone speeding tickets in Hillsborough County leads to appeals
Dozens of drivers cited for speeding through school zones in Hillsborough County are set to appeal their violations.
2. Tampa Hope adds 100 new cottages to serve Tampa homeless population
Tampa Hope serves the city by providing a place for homeless people to stay and get back on their feet.
3. Sarasota schools adjusting staffing amid financial pressures
A total of 136 teachers are “unassigned” next school year, meaning some may not have jobs. At a board workshop on Tuesday, school Superintendent Terry Connor said the district is forced to reduce its staff because of a decline in student enrollment.
4. Pedestrian overpasses to be constructed along Suncoast Parkway Trail at SR-52 and SR-54
Those familiar with the trail say the addition of overpasses are needed for safety and efficiency as Pasco County continues to grow
5. Manatee County mourns local legend Eddie Shannon, who has died at 104
Eddie Shannon, a longtime Manatee High School football coach and trailblazer, died at 104, leaving a decades-long legacy of leadership and character-building
Around the Nation
1. UN: Over 1,000 aid workers have been killed in the past 3 years, nearly triple the previous 3 years
2. Trump’s rhetoric on Iran war sparks wave of calls for his removal from office
3. White House says Vance will lead U.S. team in talks on Iran war as ceasefire appears fragile
4. Electric vehicle interest — and sales — rise with higher gas prices
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Quote of the Day
Oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel, and stock markets are surging worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a “whole civilization” to die in the war with Iran.
The S&P 500 leaped 2.4% after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than 90 minutes before a deadline Trump had set for it to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to exit the Persian Gulf and reach customers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1,332 points, or 2.9%, as of 10 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.9% higher following even bigger gains in European and Asian stock markets.