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Breezy east winds will continue through the day. This will result in hazardous boating with choppy conditions. Low humidity and warm sunshine will make for a nice day, but the east winds will be strong enough to blow the trash can down the street.
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Highs: 80s Lows: 60s Comfortable |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. McDonald's employees in Tampa strike amid staff shortage in 'Fight for $15"
The fast food chain has already promised to raise wages across the board — but not every employee will earn $15 an hour.
2. Port Tampa Bay cruise business remains on hold as state reopens
The Sunshine State has been bullish on the subject of cruising since well before last week’s CDC announcement that it was easing mask restrictions for the vaccinated. The governor sued the CDC last month for what he called “overreach.”
3. Brightline is 'halfway home' to Orlando — is Tampa next?
Brightline says its extension will connect Orlando to current operations in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami — with a later goal to connect Orlando to Disney World and Tampa.
4. Rental car shortage means higher prices this summer
“The rental car for only three days was going to run us $1,300, no way,” said Sharon Clark, who flew in for her birthday with her family from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
5. Program to curb Tampa Bay’s opioid deaths launches tomorrow
The problem is particularly acute in the Tampa Bay area. The opioid overdose rate of 23.3 per 100,000 population is nearly 10% higher than the state of Florida — and more than 50% higher than the country, according to research from the Tampa Bay Partnership.
Around the Nation
1. House votes to create Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission despite opposition from GOP leadership
2. Amazon to require proof of vaccination for workers who wish to unmask
3. Disturbance in open Atlantic has medium chance of development
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Quote of the Day
Wilfre Mercedes is 15 years old. He loves soccer, so he got out of his bed at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital to play a quick game in the hallway — days after receiving a heart transplant.