Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Wednesday will start cold with some frost in our northern counties.
After lows in the 30s and 40s, temperatures will struggle to get out of the 60s in the afternoon.
Highs: 70
Lows: 50
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd speaks on stance on immigration enforcement, hopes for a path for non-criminals
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is clearing up some comments regarding immigration enforcement.
2. Airlines call on reserve pilots, shift crews to get travel back on track
Flight cancellations and delays rolled over into Tuesday morning at Tampa International Airport, after severe weather affected flights around the country.
3. New Clearwater café offers workforce training and job opportunities for those with disabilities
A new café in Clearwater provides career training and job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
4. What you need to know: NCAA Tournament in Tampa
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing and some of it will happen right here in Tampa.
5. Citrus County family concerned for health during Suncoast Parkway construction
Construction on the northern end of the Suncoast Parkway is pushing forward, but for one Crystal River family, the cost goes far beyond the road.
Around the Nation
1. Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Iran war, says country posed no imminent threat
2. Trump says more top Iranian leaders killed in strikes as he officially pushes back trip to China
3. Iran keeps up attacks on Gulf neighbors after Israel says it killed 2 security officials
4. Trump hosts Irish leader for annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition as war in Iran dominates focus
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Quote of the Day
Federal Reserve officials have commenced their two-day meeting to discuss whether to adjust the benchmark interest rate that often influences borrowing costs for Americans — as the conflict in the Middle East presents a more complicated economic picture for policymakers.
The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected on Wednesday to leave the current rate of 3.5%-3.75% unchanged, with the CME Group’s FedWatch saying Tuesday there was a 98% likelihood that a majority of voting members will opt to keep the rate unchanged.