Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
After morning fog and low clouds, skies will clear out. Skies will be partly cloudy for the rest of the day.
South winds will become southwest at 7 to 14 mph.
Temperatures will get to around 80. The humidity will be a little higher than Thursday.
A stray shower is possible, especially for the Nature Coast.
Lows fall to the upper 60s around Tampa Bay Friday night with upper 50s north.
Highs: 81
Lows: 69
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Online holiday sales surge as local malls create new ways to draw foot traffic
Local malls are offering special entertainment and retailers offering in store deals to attract more foot traffic.
2. Anna Maria Island businesses, dealing with low tourism season, hope for holiday help
Anna Maria Island businesses are feeling the pinch this holiday season.
3. Affordable senior housing proposed in Historic Gas Plant District
The city has already received an unsolicited proposal from the Pinellas County Housing Authority to build affordable housing for seniors.
4. Citrus County Fire Rescue relieving staffing pressure at fire stations with help from SAFER Grant
Firefighters in Citrus County are receiving some much-needed help.
5. Frostproof Community Rebuilds Home for 73-Year-Old Retired Nurse After Devastating Fire
A Frostproof woman who spent more than three decades caring for others is now receiving support of her own after a fire destroyed her home a few months ago.
Around the Nation
1. Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces Obamacare reform framework
2. ‘Congress has failed’: N.C. attorney general joins other states for AI Task Force
3. Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
4. A single hostage still in Gaza after identification of Thai agricultural worker’s remains
5. Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
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Quote of the Day
The Radio City Rockettes have been high-kicking their way through the holidays since 1925.
Today, that means two casts totaling 84 dancers performing as many as five shows a day, seven days a week.