Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It’s less humid today but highs will reach 90 degrees this afternoon.
It will become mostly sunny.
If you’re planning a run or a bike ride, expect an east wind around 5 to 10 mph, except for a sea breeze at the coast this afternoon.
Mostly clear skies continue tonight with lows in the low 60s to 70 degrees.
High: 90
Low: 70
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Court hearing Tuesday for man charged with killing 2 USF students
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, facing murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students, has a hearing scheduled Tuesday.
2. ‘It’s just sad’: USF community reacts to deaths of students
The brother of the USF student whose remains were found last week says his family wants the highest possible punishment for the suspect. Meanwhile, students are still talking about what happened.
3. DeSantis releases proposed redistricting map ahead of special session
The reveal comes as lawmakers in Tallahassee prepare for a special session geared toward considering and voting on that map. If approved, the new map could potentially give Republicans an advantage in Florida’s U.S. House races this November.
4. ‘People for Pasco’ advocates for school tax referendum
Pasco County voters will be asked to decide whether to renew a tax referendum for Pasco County Schools in November.
5. Charlie Crist, former Florida governor, to run for St. Pete mayor
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has filed to run for St. Petersburg mayor.
Around the Nation
2. Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
3. House set to vote this week on controversial federal surveillance program
4. Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
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Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college.
But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations. The basic skills she was learning in things like statistical analysis and coding can now easily be automated. “Everyone has a fear that entry-level jobs will be taken by AI,” said the 20-year-old at Miami University in Ohio.