Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
The morning will start out warm.
A stray shower is possible in the morning.
A line of showers and storms will move in from the northwest.
Some storms could come down heavy at times and could produce strong wind gusts.
Monday night will get chilly.
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Highs: 82
Lows: 49
Rain Coverage: 70%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Florida, UCF, USF and Miami reach men’s NCAA Tournament
Four teams in the state of Florida will fight to become men’s basketball champions in the NCAA Tournament.
2. Volunteer group works to protect sand dunes by removing invasive plant species
There are four main invasive species in the area next to the Don CeSar that they’re working to remove, including the Brazilian Pepper Tree.
3. Developer scales back Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment proposal
A local nonprofit still opposes the proposal.
4. Orlando, Tampa in top 10 for spring break destinations
AAA listed Orlando as the most popular spring break destination based on their bookings, followed by other Florida cities.
Around the Nation & World
1. Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
2. American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
3. The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many U.S. voters
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Quote of the Day
The American flag was raised Saturday over the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since then President Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops in January.
The flag was raised “exactly seven years after it was taken down,” the U.S. Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels.
The American flag being raised drew immediate attention from local residents.