Good evening, Tampa Bay. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Tuesday will begin with temperatures in the 60s.

An east wind will be in place again.

The wind will be light enough that a sea breeze will form during the afternoon.

Showers may develop over Eastern and Central Florida during the afternoon.

When the showers reach the sea breeze, thunderstorms will be possible during the very late afternoon or evening around Tampa Bay and the I-75 corridor.

High temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s.

Highs: 86

Lows: 67

Rain Coverage: 40%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Hernando Beach-area brushfire 90 percent contained
The brushfire that sparked overnight evacuations near Hernando Beach is now 90 percent contained. A Hernando County Fire Rescue spokesperson said just after 10 p.m. that firefighters were able to successfully keep all structures unharmed with no reported damage.

2. Dunedin secures funding for ongoing city pier rebuild
Rebuilding efforts are continuing on the Dunedin Marina area, now almost two years after the 2024 hurricanes. In addition to the docks, boat ramps and marina seawall, the area’s fishing pier is targeted for a rebuild.

3. NASA to launch Artemis II crew in flyby mission to the moon
On Wednesday evening, the four members of NASA’s Artemis II mission will prepare for a flyby of the moon. It will be the first time in more than 50 years that humans have visited Earth’s sister.

4. Hernando blueberry farm still feeling effects from rare winter freeze that damaged crops
A rare freeze that stretched this winter is causing major damage to blueberries across the state.

5. Students help shape future of Gulfport Beach resilience projects
A vulnerability assessment requested by the city of Gulfport shows storm surge is a significant threat.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

POLK COUNTY ROAD CLOSURE | Minute Maid Ramp Road Two will remain closed from U.S. Highway 27 to Lady Diana Drive in Davenport until roadway widening and reconstruction work is completed. The roadway is expected to reopen at 4 p.m. on May 8.

BRANDON JOB FAIR | Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is partnering with New Hope Church in Brandon to host a community job fair on Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate.

COMPOST WORKSHOPS | Residents are invited to attend free educational workshops to learn about residential composting and obtain a free compost bin from the City of St. Petersburg. St. Pete’s Composting Program aims to help single-family residential customers minimize their environmental impact by turning kitchen and yard waste into usable, nutrient-rich fertilizer. Workshop dates have been added through 2027 and are free to attend with prior registration. Workshop dates and registration can be found at www.stpete.org/composting.
 

National Notes

Tuesday, March 31

Court hearing for suspect in death of Tupac Shakur 11am ET
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
James Duckett, 68, scheduled for execution by lethal injection in Florida for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee in 1987. According to court documents, McAbee was last seen getting into then-police officer Duckett’s patrol car before her body was found in a nearby lake, having been raped, strangled and drowned
FIFA World Cup inter-confederation playoff finals
2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off Tournament finals: DR Congo vs. New Caledonia or Jamaica at Guadalajara Stadium (3:00 PM CST) and Iraq vs. Bolivia or Suriname at Monterrey Stadium (9:00 PM CST) * The Iraqi national team secured a private flight to Mexico to overcome regional airspace closures caused by the war in the Middle East, following a denied request for postponement
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list

A Pasco County woman has spent decades making sure her community is a place filled with caring neighbors.

Trish “Gogo” O’Neill leads a group called the Sunshine Committee at the 55 and over Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club community.