Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Patchy morning fog will give way to mostly cloudy skies. A few showers are possible as a front lingers nearby.

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Lows: 80s Highs: 70s Scattered showers

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Today's Big Stories

1. New Florida Orders Allow Vaccines for More People Under 65
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 50 and up who are sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters, and teachers.

2. Raymond James Stadium COVID-19 Vaccine Site Opens
The move from University Mall is designed to address logistical problems, traffic congestion, and wait times. The Raymond James site can accommodate up to 3,200 individuals per day between first and second dose appointments.

3. Florida Unemployment System Needs Upgrades, DEO Audit Says
Florida's CONNECT unemployment system was not built to handle the flood of claims during the pandemic, and more than $100 million is needed to further modernize and upgrade it.

4. With COVID Relief in the Rearview, House Moves to Tackle Voting, Policing Reform
House Resolution 1, Democrats' 791-page bill, would touch virtually every aspect of the electoral process. Lawmakers also introduced a bill named after George Floyd aimed at reforming policing nationwide. 

5: Tampa Bay Business Journal: Tampa International Gets High Marks for Cleanliness
Tampa International Airport is among North America’s most hygienic airports, according to Airports Council International. The disinction could go a long way when travelers are choosing between airports amid the pandemic.

6. US Probing Engine Fires in Nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating after getting 11 fire complaints involving the 2013 through 2018 model years. Four owners complained that fire broke out with the engine off.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• NOW HIRING: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is hosting a job fair to fill 400 open positions in casino service, retail, hotel front desk operations, security, slot operations, custodial, spa and recreation. It’s from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Hard Rock Even Center. Bring at least 15 copies of your resume and dress to impress.


• PUBLIC HEARING: The Florida Department of Transportation District 7 is holding a virtual hearing at 2:30 p.m. on the proposed median modifications along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.


• TUESDAY THUNDER: The Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice tomorrow night in Dallas. Faceoff is at 8:30 p.m. eastern time. The bolts are coming off a Saturday night 5-0 win over the Stars.


• SPRING TRAINING: The Tampa Bay Rays take the field tomorrow at 1:05 p.m. in Fort Myers against the Boston Red Sox.


• NESTING SEASON: Lakeland’s famous black-necked swan is building a nest for his new mate, a white mute swan. Drivers traveling around Lake Morton are being urged to keep a careful eye out for the treasured birds and obey the 20 mph speed limit.


• BACK IN SESSION: The Florida Legislature’s 2021 regular session convenes at noon tomorrow.


• IN THE HOT SEAT: FBI Director Christopher Wray will testify about the Capitol riot before the Senate Judiciary Committee.


• LUNCH MEETING: President Biden is scheduled to have a virtual lunch with Senate Democrats. The COVID relief bill will certainly be on the menu.


• READ ACROSS AMERICA: Tomorrow kicks off the National Education Association-sponsored initiative designed to improve literacy and a love of reading with 12 months of books, authors and teaching resources that promote diversity and inclusion.