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<\/p>\nGood morning, Tampa Bay.\u00a0Here’s what you need to know today.<\/p>\n
Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n
It’s less humid today but highs will reach 90 degrees this afternoon.<\/p>\n
It will become mostly sunny.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Mostly clear skies continue tonight with lows in the low 60s to 70 degrees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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High:\u00a090<\/p>\n
Low: 70<\/p>\n
Rain Coverage:\u00a00%\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Check your hour-by-hour forecast here<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Share your weather photos<\/a><\/p>\n Around Tampa Bay<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Court hearing Tuesday for man charged with killing 2 USF students<\/a> 2.\u00a0‘It’s just sad’: USF community reacts to deaths of students<\/a> 3.\u00a0DeSantis releases proposed redistricting map ahead of special session<\/a> 4.\u00a0‘People for Pasco’ advocates for school tax referendum<\/a> 5.\u00a0Charlie Crist, former Florida governor, to run for St. Pete mayor<\/a><\/p>\n Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has filed to run for St. Petersburg mayor.<\/p>\n Around the Nation<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner security event accelerates calls for Trump’s ballroom project, sparks legislation<\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters<\/a><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0House set to vote this week on controversial federal surveillance program<\/a><\/p>\n
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, facing murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students, has a hearing scheduled Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The brother of the USF student whose remains were found last week\u00a0says his family wants the highest possible punishment for the suspect. Meanwhile, students are still talking about what happened.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s U.S. House races this November.<\/p>\n
Pasco County voters will be asked to decide whether to renew a tax referendum for Pasco County Schools in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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