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

Light winds will lead to a sea breeze again today.

So the beaches and coastal areas will top out in the upper 70s to low 80s. Inland areas will be in the mid to upper 80s by afternoon. 

Skies will be partly cloudy. Humidity will be on the high side for this time of the year.

Winds will be light over the Gulf, allowing for favorable boating conditions.

High: 83 Low: 69 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Trader Joe's to open new store in Palm Harbor
Trader Joe’s officials said crews are working hard to open the new store in 2024.

2. Special prosecutor in Trump Georgia election case resigns after judge's ruling
Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and several others, has resigned hours after a judge ruled that either he or Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis would have to step aside for the trial to proceed.

3. Brain surgery at HCA Largo helps patient with rare neurological disease
Neurosurgeon Dr. Abilash Haridas recently performed life-saving cerebral artery surgery, also referred to as brain bypass surgery, for a 40-year-old patient diagnosed with moyamoya.

4. DeSantis signs 3 new laws targeting illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills that addressed changes in criminal penalties and identification guidelines that the governor’s office touted as combating illegal immigration today.

5. Hospitals could top $1 billion in unpaid claims following cyberattack
The president of the Florida Hospital Association says the magnitude of the size of the impact of last month’s cyberattack on Change Healthcare has been misunderstood.

6. War in Gaza looms large over Irish Taoiseach's visit to Washington for St. Patrick's Day
President Joe Biden today welcomed Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the White House ahead of St. Patrick's Day – a time-honored holiday tradition full of pageantry that this year takes on a weightier undertone amid the war in Gaza.

7. YouTube star for kids calls Bay area home
While most kids are finishing off their spring breaks, one of the people they look up to on YouTube Jack Hartmann is still hard at work preparing for an Easter “Bunny Bash” concert this weekend.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• RIVER O' GREEN: The annual event returns to downtown Tampa tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's a free event to kick off the St. Patricks' Day holiday and will include music, contests and more. View the River O' Green schedule and more information.

• RAYS SPRING TRAINING: The Tampa Bays continue spring training play this weekend and next week, with games tomorrow against the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. in Fort Myers, against the PIttsburgh Pirates at 1:05 p.m. Sunday in Bradenton, and against the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 p.m. Monday in Port Charlotte.

• WATER EXPO: Pinellas County Utilities will host its inaugural Go with The Flow: Water Conservation Expo tomorrow to provide residents with valuable water conservation information and resources. The free, family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility, 7401 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg.

• COUNTRY IN THE PARK: The 32nd Annual Country in the Park will be tomorrow from noon to 10 p.m. at England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Avenue N. The event will include crafters and vendors, a trade show hosted by the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce, a Suncoast Mustang Club Car Show and more.

• "BUTTERBEER SEASON:" Guests can enjoy the popular Butterbeer in all-new ways during the event in "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," Universal announced, which runs through April 30. Here are the details about "Butterbeer Season."

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

Saturday, March 16

• President Biden speaks at Gridiron Club dinner.
• Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Ohio.
• NAACP Image Awards.
• New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade and festivities.

Sunday, March 17

• St. Patrick's Day.
• President Biden hosts Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) for St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the White House.
• Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade.
• Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade.