Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
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We're partly sunny today with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing.
A strong storm is possible this afternoon, especially in inland areas.
An east wind becomes west around 10 mph.
Highs will reach the mid 80s.
If you're going to the beach, a sea breeze will keep temperatures closer to 80 degrees today.
We need the rain and there are rain chances each day this week.
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High: 84 Low: 68 Rain Coverage: 30% |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Tampa voters to decide four city council seats in runoff elections
Runoff elections are taking place for four city council seats. Voters will decide races for city council districts 1, 2, 3 and 6.
2. Lightning collapse in third period, lose second straight to Leafs in OT
Toronto wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third period and the Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in their first-round playoff matchup.
3. Rays win modern record 14th straightat home to start season
Rookie Taj Bradley won his third consecutive start to begin his big league career and the Tampa Bay Rays set a modern era MLB record with their 14th consecutive home win to begin a season, beating the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday night.
4. Protection of Children Act heads to DeSantis; LGBTQ advocates head to Tallahassee
LGBTQ+ advocates in Orlando say they are heading to Tallahassee ahead of Gov. DeSantis' signing of Senate Bill 1348.
Around the Nation
1. Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: "Let's finish the job"
2. Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid
3. ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care
4. Biden, Harris welcome Tennessee Three to White House: "Nothing is guaranteed about democracy"
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