Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It will be another cooler than normal day for Thursday, with highs in the mid 60s north and low 70s south of Tampa.
We will see a few clouds in the morning as a cold front passes through. Even a brief sprinkle is possible.
Clouds decrease through the day with a sunny afternoon.
Winds will be a bit breezy out of the north at 10 to 15 mph.
Lows will fall to the upper 40s around Tampa Bay with mid 30s well north heading into Friday morning.
Highs: 69
Lows: 48
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Ybor City livability survey results to be presented today
The City of Tampa is releasing new results today from its annual livability study focused on Ybor City.
2. Florida Highway Patrol looks to crack down on devices blocking license plates
Florida Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement of a tougher state law aimed at cracking down on obscured license plates.
3. Police share tips to avoid ‘porch pirate’ thefts during holiday season
With online holiday shopping in full swing, police are warning people about the increased risk of package thefts.
4. Suspects arrested in international firearms trafficking probe
Federal prosecutors gave what they called a “sneak peek” Wednesday into a complex transnational criminal organization trafficking weapons from South Florida into Canada.
5. DeSantis unveils plan to spend $117 billion in final budget proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the details of his last budget proposal Wednesday. The proposal calls for $117 billion in spending, an increase of $2.2 billion from last year’s $115.6 billion in proposals.
6. Bucs look to control playoff hopes vs. Falcons
Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (7-6) on Thursday night in Tampa with a lot at stake for the home team.
Around the Nation
1. Trump says U.S. has seized oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
2. Elon Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again
3. US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan
4. Congress to consider competing bills as deadline to extend ACA tax credits looms
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FDOT studies expansion of Ayers Road in Hernando County
Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets to go on sale Thursday
New Hillsborough program aims to help homeowners make critical repairs
Quote of the Day
With the next phase of 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket sales set to begin Thursday, the event’s 11 U.S host cities are preparing for a massive influx of visitors. Whether it’s Atlanta, Los Angeles or New York/New Jersey, they aren’t only preparing to host soccer’s best teams but travelers from all over the world as well.
“It’s the greatest event that humanity, that mankind has ever seen and will ever see,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Friday during the World Cup draw that grouped qualifying teams and determined matchups for the opening rounds.