Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
After a foggy start to the day, expect partly cloudy skies.
High temperatures will be in the mid 70s near the coast to upper 70s inland.
We will have light southwest then west winds at 5 to 10 mph.
A couple showers are possible in the evening followed by a cold front.
Very chilly air will rush in Monday night.
Highs: 76
Lows: 49
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026
After three decades, 2025 marked the strongest year yet for Visit Tampa Bay, ending the fiscal year on September 30 with more than $1.2 billion in taxable hotel revenue.
2. Florida black bear hunt comes to a close
FWC commissioner Steve Hudson says they will be releasing the number of killed bears “soon.”
3. Indian Rocks Beach considers paid beach access parking
City officials believe the revenue from paid parking could significantly benefit the community.
4. Bucs, Panthers both lose as NFC South remains unclaimed
Tampa Bay has lost four straight games and seven of its last eight.
5. Tampa bike ordinance fails amid concerns including racial profiling
The council plans to revisit the issue in 2026.
Around the Nation
1. Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive
2. Major winter storm brings headaches for some holiday travelers
3. Leftover, discontinued cars offer best deals at end of year, experts say
4. ‘Avatar’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
Quote of the Day
Call it the “long goodbye” on Capitol Hill.
At least 54 lawmakers –– 10 senators and 44 House members –– have announced they will not seek re-election in next year’s midterms.
Slightly more than half are running for new offices. The others are retiring from public office altogether.