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

Your Weather Planner

Friday is partly sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Winds are out of the southeast with a sea breeze developing this afternoon. 

We have a chance of a few scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening, but the coverage is lower than yesterday.

Lows will fall to the upper 60s tonight.

Expect warm temperatures through the weekend. 

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Highs: 86

Lows: 68

Rain Coverage: 30%

 

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Florida House moves to rethink HOA authority
The Florida House approved a measure Thursday that supporters say would limit authority of homeowners associations.

2. Clock ticking for state lawmakers at legislative session
As the Florida Legislative session enters its final week, there are still many unresolved bills.

3. Excavation approved to identify potential graves in Tropicana Field parking lot
St. Pete City Council has approved an almost $400,000 project on the Gas Plant redevelopment property to find out if what they discovered in a report in 2024 are actually human remains.

4. Hegseth in Tampa: ‘We have only just begun’ on Iran operations
Hegesth visited MacDill AFB to meet with Centcom commander Adm. Brad Cooper for an update on Operation Epic Fury. Both delivered remarks. 

5. Suncoast Parkway celebrates 25 years of connecting Tampa and Citrus County as construction for extension continues
The Suncoast Parkway recently marked 25 years since opening to commuters. But it’s also been the topic of division among some residents.

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1. House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy

2. More than 20 states sue over new tariffs Trump levied after Supreme Court ruling 

3. People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it

4. Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

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Quote of the Day

The Florida House recently approved a bill aimed at limiting the power of homeowners associations, addressing concerns about their excessive authority.

Sponsored by State Rep. Juan Porras, the bill seeks to streamline dispute resolution by creating a state-run court for HOA issues.

It also proposes allowing residents to dissolve their HOAs with a super majority vote, which critics fear may place an additional burden on local governments.

The bill faces a challenging path in the state Senate, where its companion legislation must pass for it to reach Gov. Ron DeSantis.