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

Your Weather Planner

After a chilly start to the day, highs will reach the mid 60s to low 70s.

It’s a nice afternoon for a walk or a bike ride with light winds and milder temperatures compared to the last several days.

A cold front will approach the area tonight with a chance of showers.

Lows fall to near 50 degrees tonight, but much colder air arrives this weekend. 

 

High: 69

Low: 50

Rain Coverage: 0%      

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Businesses prep for a cold, windy Gasparilla
“Shiver me timbers” may take on a whole new meaning this Gasparilla, as temperatures are expected to drop while the winds pick up Saturday, the day of the annual Pirate Fest celebration. 

2. Tampa City Council weighs key funding vote for South Howard flood relief project
City officials say the South Howard flood relief project involves designing and building a major stormwater conveyance system to improve drainage and reduce flooding.

3. New blood transfusion program within Pasco County Fire Rescue already helping save lives
We told you how the department launched its prehospital blood transfusion program in December. Now, six weeks in, the new program is already helping save lives.

4. New blood transfusion program within Pasco County Fire Rescue already helping save lives
Paramedics with Pasco County Fire Rescue are getting some help when it comes to performing life-saving blood transfusions.

Around the Nation

1. Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

2. More winter weather is possible in the Southeast this weekend

3. Trump talks Ukraine, economy, next Fed chair but not Minnesota at first 2026 Cabinet meeting

4. Homan says DHS is working on ‘drawdown plan’ in Minnesota

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Quote of the Day

Sunday’s Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

“I think we will see some history-making moments,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. told The Associated Press. “With artists being nominated in categories they haven’t been previously nominated in, and a new crop of talent coming through the system this year — I think we’re going to see some really exciting results.”