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

Friday starts out warm with lows in the mid 60s for Tampa Bay to mid 50s for the Nature Coast.

Winds will be out of the east and light for most of the day. Wind speeds will increase late in the day into the evening.

High temperatures will be above normal, but the humidity will be decent, for maybe the last day for a while.

Skies will be mostly sunny.

Friday night will drop to the mid 60s in Tampa Bay with some mid to upper 50s in northern counties.

Highs: 84

Lows: 66

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. St. Petersburg vote to fix Tropicana Field delayed once again
A vote that would formally green light repairs to hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field has been delayed until next month.

2. FWC reminds boaters to watch out for manatees on the move
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding boaters to go slow and keep an eye out for manatees this spring as temperatures warm and sea cows migrate out of their winter habitats.

3. White House to pull Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.N. ambassador
President Donald Trump is pulling Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination as ambassador to the United Nations, he announced on Truth Social today.

4. EXCLUSIVE: Fram2 commander shares insight into first polar orbit
The Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight around Earth’s polar regions, as the commander shares with Spectrum News what this new adventure means to him.

5. WATCH: Cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington D.C.
The annual cherry blossom bloom is underway, and peak bloom is near. Check out videos and photos from around Washington D.C.

 

 

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

  • QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY | Pinellas County officials are asking residents to participate in a comprehensive quality of life survey. The National Community Survey gauges residents’ sentiment on various dimensions of community life, including public safety, local government services, infrastructure, and economy. It provides local governments with an in-depth understanding of how their residents perceive their community and its governance. Residents can take the survey by visiting the county’s website. It will be available online in English and Spanish until April 10.
  • TAMPA ROAD CLOSURE | Nebraska Avenue, to the south of Busch Boulevard, is temporarily closed for CSX railroad repairs. This section will remain closed for about six days, weather permitting. Drivers can use Waters Avenue, Florida Avenue, and Busch Boulevard as a detour. View more road closures on FDOT's website.

  • MILITARY AGRICULTURE TOUR | The 10th annual Military Agriculture Tour in Hillsborough County will provide military veterans a firsthand look at careers in the modern agriculture industry. The bus tour will visit a wheat processing facility, tropical fish lab, plant nursery, blueberry farm, and the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The event takes place on Friday, March 28 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 5339 County Rd 579, Seffner, 33584 and costs $5. Get more details on the county's website. 

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Friday, March 28

  • State Employment and Unemployment
  • NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Sweet 16 round games
  • NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional Sweet 16 round games
  • International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS)

Florida On A Tankful

Rob Jones of Big Dig Florida at their Dade City dig site. Jones has been exploring Florida for artifacts since he was 19-years-old. He turned a lifelong passion into his permanent profession this year. Photo by Bobby Collins/Staff

Dig into Florida’s past and find ancient artifacts at Big Dig Florida

Looking for evidence of ancient cultures isn’t something exclusive to remote spots in faraway lands. You can do it right here in Florida.