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

Your Weather Planner

Clear skies through Thursday morning will lead to some more cold temperatures, just a bit milder compared to Wednesday morning.

Lows in the 30s and 40s will be common.

Sunny skies will set the area up for highs in the mid 70s.

Highs: 75

Lows: 51

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Florida lawmakers react to the end of government shutdown
Reaction amongst local lawmakers is split over the end of the shutdown.

2. Rays plan return to Tropicana Field after hurricane repairs 
The Rays announced Wednesday they will return to an updated Tropicana Field for the 2026 season after playing its entire 2025 home schedule at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

3. University Area CDC bus tour highlights transformation and hope in Tampa
Addressing community needs through affordable housing, job development, and food access, the University Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) is transforming one of Tampa’s most underserved neighborhoods — and now, they’re inviting the public to see that transformation up close.

4. Ybor City crash suspect faces new charges
The man authorities say was driving a car that crashed into an Ybor City bar last weekend, resulting in four people being killed and 13 injured, faces additional charges. 

5. Work continues on the Orange Belt Trail in Pasco County
Work is moving along on the Orange Belt Trail in Pasco County.

6. Lakeland charter school plans expansion that will add 38 classrooms
A charter school in Lakeland celebrated an expansion on Wednesday. IDEA Lakeland tripled its number of classrooms, and school officials say this is just the beginning.

Around the Nation

1. Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after record 43-day disruption

2. Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over U.S. influence

3. House Democrats release Jeffrey Epstein emails discussing Trump

4. Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

Quote of the Day

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin.

President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb to nearly 4 cents per penny and the 1-cent valuation becomes somewhat obsolete.