Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
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Today will be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s.
Scattered thunderstorms will pop-up primarily in the afternoon. These will cover about half of the area.
Low temperatures fall to the upper 70s at night.
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Highs: 92 Lows: 78 Rain Coverage: 50% |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. End of an Era: Steven Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay; signs with Nashville
After 16 seasons of wearing a Tampa Bay sweater, Steven Stamkos is leaving the Lightning.
2. Pew Research poll shows voters have starkly opposed views on guns in the U.S.
The role of firearms in our society is still one of the most controversial issues dividing voters, especially during election season.
3. Bay area man shares journey with clinical trials to encourage other Hispanics to participate
As advancements in medicine continue to be made, clinical trials are a big part of developing new forms of treatment.
4. My Safe Florida Home program reopens for homeowners seeking hurricane aid
Nearly 180 new laws are going into effect in Florida on Monday, ranging in topics from helping new moms to hurricane-hardening programs.
5. Drivers get holiday ready as AAA expects to rescue 800,000
AAA Florida is expecting to help some 800,000 motorists traveling for Fourth of July. The agency is asking people to prep their vehicles for road trips.
Around the Nation
1. Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics
2. A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
3. ‘There are no kings in America’: Biden condemns Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling
Don't Miss This
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- Tampa driver looking for fix on busy Florida Ave during morning rush
- Florida sees huge jump to its average gas prices
Quote of the Day
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin is using her fundraising advantage in the race for Michigan's coveted open U.S. Senate seat to drop $8 million on advertising in the final weeks leading up to the general election.
Slotkin is the overwhelming favorite to win the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Aug. 6 primary and is expected to face a Republican nominee who will be heavily backed by national groups. Three Republicans are vying for the party's nomination and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has secured an endorsement from Donald Trump.