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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It will be another chilly day on Thursday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.

We will see a chance of scattered, light showers.

Low temperatures will fall to the upper 30s around Tampa Bay at night with a freeze possible north of Tampa. 

Highs: 52 Lows: 38 Rain Coverage: 40%

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SNOW IN FLORIDA!

State snowfall record broken in Florida

It was a historic day across the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday with many areas seeing more than 6 inches of snow.

A strong cold front pushed through the state of Florida two days prior to the event, setting the stage for historic snowfall.

Temperatures continued to drop on Monday and into Tuesday up in the Panhandle.

As the snow came in on Tuesday, temperatures fell even more.

A total of 9.8 inches of snow was observed in Milton on Tuesday, the highest snowfall ever recorded in the state of Florida. Read more...

Today's Big Stories

1. SNOW DAY: Record snowfall descends on parts of the Panhandle
It’s a snow day in the Sunshine State. A new record for snowfall has been officially set in Florida. 

• PHOTOS: A snow day in Florida

2. Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure U.S.-Mexico border, officials say
The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said today, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

3. Homosassa man pardoned in Jan. 6 case rearrested on gun charge
A Homosassa man who was facing charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol has been re-arrested on new gun charges.

4. House will vote on forestry, abortion bills this week
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that he and Senate leaders are working in tandem to advance President Donald Trump’s America-first agenda. After meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Tuesday, Johnson said the House plans to vote on two reintroduced bills this week that failed in last year’s Congress: the Fix our Forests Act and the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act.

5. Lake Wales awarded grant to build trail to Bok Tower Gardens
The city of Lake Wales continues to build new trails and improve their streets as the area grows.

6. Bucs offensive coordinator withdraws from consideration for Jags’ coaching job, AP source says
Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who was scheduled for an in-person interview on Wednesday with Jaguars owner Shad Khan, General Manager Trent Baalke and others, pulled his name out of consideration and will sign a new contract with the Buccaneers, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TAMPA RAMP CLOSURE | The southbound I-75 ramp (Exit 260) to SR 574 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) will close nightly from 12:01 a.m. - 5 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Jan. 24, weather permitting. Electronic message boards and signage will assist motorists traveling through the area. Get more information on FDOT's website.

• LAKELAND CARNIVAL | The Lakeland Square Mall Carnival opens Jan. 23 - Feb. 2. Experience the sights, sounds and aromas while also enjoying rides and games for the whole family. View the website for pre-sale ride savings and daily hours. 

• COMPLIMENTARY BREWS | From now until January 31, SeaWorld Orlando guests over the age of 21 can enjoy one complimentary beer per visit at the Waterway Grill Patio. The draft will be available at the park daily from 11 a.m. until one hour before park closing. Discover more on SeaWorld Orlando's website. 

• GASPARILLA 2025 GUIDE | It's time again to get decked out in your best pirate gear as Gasparilla invades Tampa Bay, with the main pirate fest on Saturday. See the parade route, event times, locations and more.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Thursday, Jan 23

• 41st Sundance Film Festival, featuring film screenings, industry events and premieres. Highlights include the world premieres of Bill Condon's musical drama 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', an adaptation of the 1992 stage musical, starring Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna.
• NASA annual Day of Remembrance, paying tribute to the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as 'other NASA colleagues who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery.'
• Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims