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After a cool morning, temperatures will reach the 70s this afternoon.
It will feel more comfortable, but a bit breezy.
Highs: 74
Lows: 54
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. ‘Shelter-in-place’ lifted at MacDill Air Force Base, ‘possible energetic materials’ found
A “shelter in place” order has been lifted at MacDill Air Force Base after a threat was made against the base, officials said Wednesday.
2. Remains of U.S. Army soldier Cody Khork returned to Polk County
The remains of U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork returned home to Polk County on Wednesday.
3. Students and community members ask Pasco County school board not to remove assembly guidelines
High school students around Tampa Bay have walked out of class in recent weeks to protest ICE actions nationwide.
4. Construction project causing more delays on 54th Avenue in Pinellas
A construction project on 54th Avenue North is leading to more backups during rush hour.
5. Sarasota doctor returns home after war in Iran cancels flight
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran grounded flights and stranded travelers—including a Sarasota doctor.
Around the Nation
1. House Democrats unveil effort to fund most of DHS but not ICE as shutdown and blame game drag on
2. Fed projects one rate cut this year, as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished
3. Top U.S. intelligence officials testify about Iran war
4. DC Wrap: Iran threatens energy assets in Gulf; Gabbard, Mullin face questions on Capitol Hill
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The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, is forecasting annual retail sales will grow at a faster clip this year than last year, citing consumers’ resilience despite lots of economic volatility.
But the group said Wednesday that the repercussions of the Iran war on consumer spending are too uncertain to incorporate into its outlook.