{"id":214407,"date":"2026-04-01T11:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214407\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:33:13","slug":"tampa-april-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214407\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa \u2014 April 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, Tampa Bay.\u00a0Here&#8217;s what you need to know today.<\/p>\n<p>Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n<p>We have more warm and dry weather today.<\/p>\n<p>The east wind will be light enough that a sea breeze will form during the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>We have a chance of isolated showers this afternoon or this evening but most of the area will stay dry.<\/p>\n<p>Shower chances are higher on Thursday with better moisture available.<\/p>\n<p>High temperatures will be in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Partly_Cloudy_day-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"hashed-image\" img-data-alignment=\"center\" img-data-width=\"percent-hundred\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Highs: Low\u00a080s<\/p>\n<p>Lows:\u00a0Mid-60s<\/p>\n<p>Rain Coverage:\u00a020%<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check your hour-by-hour forecast here<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/weatherphotos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Share your weather photos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/space\/2026\/03\/27\/nasa-artemis-ii-launch-attempt-1\" style=\"color: #042d4d;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/02-21-2026_Artemis_II_Space_Lauch_System_Rocket_Anthony_Leone.jpeg\" alt=\"NASA officials say Artemis II crewed launch is still a go for Wednesday\" title=\"&#10;NASA officials say Artemis II crewed launch is still a go for Wednesday\" class=\"hashed-image\" img-data-alignment=\"center\" img-data-width=\"percent-hundred\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>ARTEMIS II<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #58595B; padding: 0px 15px 0px 15px;\">During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, NASA officials say the crewed Artemis II mission is still a go for a Wednesday night launch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #58595B; padding: 0px 15px 0px 15px;\">It will be the first time in more than 50 years that humans have visited Earth\u2019s sister.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #58595B; padding: 0px 15px 0px 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/space\/2026\/03\/27\/nasa-artemis-ii-launch-attempt-1\" style=\"color: #58595B; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Here is everything you need to know about the Artemis II launch tomorrow.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stories:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/the-invisible-threat-that-could-ground-artemis-ii\" style=\"color: #0B3D91;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wind: The invisible threat that could ground Artemis II<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/where-to-watch-the-historic-artemis-ii-launch-on-the-space-coast\" style=\"color: #0B3D91;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Where to watch the historic Artemis II launch on the Space Coast<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/26\/artemis-ii-to-bring-traffic-backups-to-brevard-co\" style=\"color: #0B3D91;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Artemis II to bring traffic backups to Brevard County<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/artemis\" style=\"color: #0B3D91;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get more Artemis coverage here \u25b6<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Around Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/04\/01\/safety-harbor-cameras\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Harbor&#8217;s mayor says cameras are meant to improve safety, not invade privacy<\/a><br \/>The mayor says the city posted about the cameras&#8217; history and locations last week in response to resident questions.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/04\/01\/hillsborough-county-kicks-off-donate-life-month-with-tribute-to-louis-betz-jr-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hillsborough County kicks off donate life month with tribute to Louis Betz Jr.<\/a><br \/>The Hillsborough County Tax Collector\u2019s Office is launching National Donate Life Month with a meaningful tribute.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/recruiting-efforts-for-first-responders-underway-at-sugar-sand-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Recruiting efforts for first responders underway at Sugar Sand Festival<\/a><br \/>The first sand sculpture welcoming visitors inside the annual exhibit is an invitation to join the Clearwater Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/pasco-family-surprised-with-new-home-during-habitat-groundbreaking-in-new-port-richey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pasco family surprised with new home during Habitat groundbreaking in New Port Richey<\/a><br \/>Abby Kistler and her son Carter \u2014 lifelong Pasco County residents \u2014 were among a crowd gathered for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside\u2019s latest project when they learned they had been selected for a home of their own<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/sports\/2026\/03\/31\/chris-mack-introduced-usf-basketball\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Mack introduced as USF men&#8217;s basketball head coach<\/a><br \/>Mack said he has already started watching film of players in the transfer portal and is focused on building a roster that can compete for championships immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Around the Nation<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/thousands-more-u-s--troops-are-heading-to-the-middle-east\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thousands more U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/sports\/2026\/03\/31\/tiger-woods-hydrocodone-pills-bloodshot-eyes-crash\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tiger Woods releases statement after authorities provide more details on his arrest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/international\/2026\/03\/31\/united-states-iran-war-israel-nuclear-site-tehran-oil-tanker-dubai-coast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trump lashes out at allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices higher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/politics\/2026\/03\/31\/judge-trump-admnistration-white-house-ballroom-project-halt-congressional-approval-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t Miss This<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/sports\/2026\/04\/01\/tampa-bay-rays--milwaukee-brewers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brewers spoil McClanahan&#8217;s first game appearance since 2023<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/berries-by-the-pound--wine-and-spreads-await-at-bellablue-berry-farm-and-winery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ON THE TOWN:\u00a0Berries by the pound, wine and spreads await at Bellablue Berry Farm and Winery<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/city-of-orlando-prepares-for-nfl-vote-on-jacksonville-jaguars-2027-temporary-home-stadium-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL approves Jacksonville Jaguars plan to play at Camping World Stadium in 2027<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/pharmacist-takes-flight\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WOMEN&#8217;S HISTORY MONTH: Bay area pharmacist and travel agent recalls firsts and community impacts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/a--teacher-creates-special-bond-with-students-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A+ Teacher creates special bond with students<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quote of the Day<br \/>\n<a class=\"img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/us\/snplus\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/trump-presidential-library?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bn9trumplibrarycard.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"hashed-image\" img-data-alignment=\"center\" img-data-width=\"percent-hundred\" loading=\"lazy\" img-data-url=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/us\/snplus\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/trump-presidential-library?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic\" img-data-wrap-text=\"true\" img-data-editing=\"true\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library and Museum will be a skyscraper along the Miami waterfront. The building will be emblazoned with the Trump name, topped with a red, white and blue spire and incorporate an American flag along its side, according to a 100-second video rendering\u00a0Trump posted Monday night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Good morning, Tampa Bay.\u00a0Here&#8217;s what you need to know today. 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