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

We will see mostly sunny skies for Tuesday with highs in the low 80s.

Winds will be out of the west at around 10 mph, but could gust near or above 20 mph at times in the afternoon.

We will see a few clouds overnight as a cold front moves through. Lows will fall to the mid 60s. 

Highs: 82

Lows: 66

Rain Coverage: 0%  

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Today's Big Stories

1. In-person Social Security ID policy modified ahead of rollout
The Trump administration is altering its plan to cut phone services starting today for seniors seeking retirement benefits.

2. Tax day deadline pushed back for storm victims
Tuesday is April 15, which means tax returns are due. But for some filers in the Bay area, the deadline has been pushed back.

3. Cross Bay Ferry's immediate future could be decided by vote this week
The immediate future of the Cross Bay Ferry could be decided this week during the Hillsborough County Commission meeting.

4. Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near San Diego, felt as far as LA
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning near San Diego County, according to officials.

5. Pinellas neighborhood frustrated with hole in road that formed after storms
A hole in the road is frustrating drivers and residents in a Clearwater neighborhood.

6. All-female crew returns from Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital launch
Six women — including a former NASA rocket scientist, a bioastronautics research scientist, journalist Gayle King and music superstar Katy Perry — became astronauts after taking flight in a Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch this morning.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

  • TECO WORK | TECO will have crews working in downtown Tampa tonight to address streetlights that have been flashing off and on. There may be some lane closures as workers locate and repair the issues.

  • PASCO COUNTY TRAFFIC | Daytime closures are underway in a busy area of Pasco County — State Road 54 and U.S. 41. FDOT is making road repairs there through the end of the May. Officials said the work has to be done during the day. Lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in both directions of 54 just west of 41.

  • GAS PRICES | Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average rose 2 cents early last week, then dropped 10 cents in the past four days. Sunday's state average was $3.11 per gallon, the lowest daily average price in two weeks. To find the cheapest gas prices in the Bay area, click here.

  • PARK CLOSURE | Picnic Island Dog Beach will be closed for maintenance beginning Tuesday, April 15. It is expected to reopen Thursday, April 17. To find more dog parks, visit tampa.gov/dogs.

NATIONAL NOTES 

           Tuesday, April 15

  • European Commission countermeasures on U.S. imports into the EU come into effect
  • NBA Play-In Tournament begins
  • Energy Information Administration Releases Annual Energy Outlook, providing long-term projections of U.S. energy production, consumption, and markets
  • Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
  • Forbes European 30 Under 30 list launched

Everyday Hero

 

Jill Spangler starts PunchWorx program in Lakeland to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease

A Lakeland woman is helping to give people hope in their fight against Parkinson’s disease. Jill Spangler has a personal reason for joining that fight.