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

Tuesday will have a little more humidity so will start out a bit warmer in the mid 60s. The cooler spots dip to the mid to upper 50s.

There will be more clouds than sunshine with a few showers throughout the day.

High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to mid 80s, but the beaches will be in the low to mid 70s.

Highs: 80 Lows: 66 Rain Coverage: 30%

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Today's Big Stories

1. New Howard Frankland Bridge span set to open Tuesday
The goal is to switch traffic tonight into the morning.

• WATCH: What you need to know about the new Howard Frankland Bridge span opening up

2. Pinellas seeks public input on $813 million storm recovery fund
The county has launched an online survey and hub and will host a series of public meetings in April and May.

• Related: City of Tampa opens pre-applications for hurricane assistance program

3. Vote on Tropicana Field roof repairs delayed to next month
The roof repair project is expected to cost $22.7 million.

4. Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariffs
He says he'll also place new tariffs on Venezuela itself.

5. Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at U.S. agencies
The preliminary injunction offers longer-term relief blocking DOGE access as the case plays out.

More Things to Know

• BOLTS BACK AT HOME: The Tampa Bay Lightning start a three-game homestand tomorrow night at Amalie Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. That will be followed by games Thursday (7 p.m.) against Utah and Saturday (2 p.m.) against the New York Islanders.


• PINELLAS COMMISSIONERS MEETING: The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. at 333 Chestnut Street. To view the agenda, click here. 


• AT THE PUMP:  Florida's gas price average dropped below $3 a gallon this week, as Sunday's state average was $2.97 per gallon. That's 13 cents less than the week before, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 55 cents less than this time last year. To find the cheapest gas prices in the Bay area, click here.