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.

Your Weather Planner

Patchy fog will be around Friday morning then afternoon sun will prevail. Some fog may linger near the coast a bit longer. 

Either way, the afternoon looks like a nice day to go for a bike ride or even wash the car. 

Temperatures will rise into the low to mid 80s. A sea breeze may keep temperatures slightly cooler at the beaches. 

 

 

Highs: Mid-80s

Lows: 60s

Rain Coverage: 0%       

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Today's Big Stories

1. Live Updates: Biden announces new sanctions on Russia: 'Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war.'
Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukraine on Thursday after the country's president Vladimir Putin ordered a "special military operation" on its neighbor2.

2. Florida’s leaders react to Russia’s attack on Ukraine
As Russia’s Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Florida’s political leaders reacted to the assault.

3. Bay area cyber security experts weighs in on cyberattacks against Ukraine
Several of Ukraine’s bank and government department websites crashed, leading to fears of cyberattacks elsewhere.

4. Curtis Reeves testifies for 5+ hours in theater shooting trial; closing arguments Friday
Curtis Reeves took the stand Thursday in the movie theater shooting trial and talked about his interaction with Chad Oulson.

5. FDOT: Drivers can test I-4 Express toll lanes for free through March 2
The Florida Department of Transportation will give drivers a chance to test the new I-4 Express lanes for free after they open, which is expected by 10 a.m. Saturday.

6. Tampa Bay Times: Fleeing to Florida? New arrivals explain why they moved to Tampa Bay
For a long time, researchers at the University of Florida included a question in their ongoing, decades-long survey of Floridians: If you weren’t born in this state, why are you here?

7. Indy car drivers return to karting roots for fundraiser, as next generation prepares
As the St. Pete Grand Prix approaches this weekend, Anderson Racepark in Palmetto played host to drivers as they returned to their roots for the Kart 4 Kids Pro Am Charity Challege, benefitting a concussion initiative at John Hopkin’s All Children’s Hospital.

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Wall Street reels, then recovers after invasion of Ukraine

Stocks fell worldwide after Russia's attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already squeezing the global economy.