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

Your Weather Planner

After another cold morning, highs will climb to the low to mid 60s this afternoon.

Expect plenty of sunshine and light winds.

It will not be as cold tonight.

Temperatures will fall to the 40s around Tampa Bay with 30s north and inland.

Wednesday afternoon warms to near 70 degrees before a cold front arrives Thursday.

Highs: 64

Lows: 44

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Tampa Sports Authority expected to request economic impact study for a new Rays’ stadium
A proposed Rays Stadium in Tampa would carry a price tag of $2.3 billion dollars, of which the Rays say they’d pay half of that cost.

2. Public weighs in on Ybor City road safety after crash that killed
Tampa City Council members, police, and more met with residents Monday night to discuss roadway improvements in Ybor City.

3. St. Pete mayor to review 5 Gas Plant development proposals; council members differ on approac
Mayor Ken Welch says the city has planned for more than a decade and that it’s time to move forward with Gas Plant work.

4. Pasco County schools turn to truancy petitions over attendance issues
The Pasco County School District is taking a tougher stance on student absences, and some families may find themselves answering to a judge. 

5. Crystal River approves new shuttle to help with increased number of visitors this manatee season 
It’s the height of manatee season and local leaders are adding accommodations to help visitors get to their destinations easier.

 

Around the Nation

 

1. Authorities believe ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was taken against her will

2. All eyes on Johnson as House returns amid partial government shutdown

3. Southern U.S. enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages

4. Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

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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.”