Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Drier air continues to fill in behind a cold front. By Wednesday morning, with variably cloudy skies, temps will start in the 50s.
As sunshine returns, we won’t warm too much on Wednesday afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Highs: 72
Lows: 52
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. FDOT announces speed limit changes for Howard Frankland Bridge work zones
Drivers who regularly use the Howard Frankland Bridge should be aware of changes announced by the Florida Department of Transportation on Tuesday.
2. Suspect in deadly Ybor City crash now faces DUI charges
A man accused of losing control of his speeding car and crashing into a group of Ybor City pedestrians, killing four, now faces DUI charges in connection with the crash.
3. DeSantis says Florida will redistrict Congressional map in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning a special session next spring so lawmakers can redraw Florida’s congressional map, a mid‑decade effort that could reshape political power in Washington ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
4. Phase I water shortage declared as rainfall deficit grows
SWFMD says there is currently a 13 inch rainfall deficit across the Tampa Bay Region.
5. Haines City breaks ground on $30 million affordable senior housing
City and church leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new affordable senior housing community on Tuesday.
Around the Nation
1. Costco sues federal government for ‘complete refund’ of tariffs it has paid
2. Trump doubles down on vessel strike effort amid follow-up hit fallout
3. Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
4. Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim ‘Trump Accounts’
Don’t Miss This
As Treasure Bay improvements continue, neighbors say they hope a restored golf course is in its future
Hernando, Citrus medical students get head start with new TGH partnership
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens begins next phase of expansion
Jesuit caps off inspiring swim season with another state title
Quote of the Day
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
Experts warn that the drop doesn’t necessarily mean safer days are here to stay and that it could simply represent a return to average levels.