Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
St. Patrick's Day is mostly sunny and cool. The cooler air is rushing in behind the cold front. Northwest winds are 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
It will be breezy to windy all day. There is a high risk of rip currents at the beaches. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for boaters.
High temperatures will be in the 60s this afternoon and the humidity is very low.
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Highs: 66 Lows: 50 Rain Coverage: 0% |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. 'This is like our Super Bowl': TPA welcomes Spring Break travelers
For the next five weeks, thousands of tourists will flock to Florida’s coastal cities.
2. Failed stadium deal ends plans for new Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Leaders said they still want to build a new museum in the area.
3. New health study identifies disparities in south St. Pete and offers solutions
The study, conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, examined how underserved communities are doing on a local level.
4. Truck drivers struggle to find places to park locally and nationally
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act would provide more than $700 million dedicated to improving parking for truck drivers.
5. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reflects on COVID pandemic anniversary
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said she had to process information quickly to lead her city through the COVID-19 global pandemic, which began 5 years ago this month.
6. USF Women's Basketball earns No. 12 seed in NCAA Tournament
The Bulls earned a No. 12 seed and will face No. 5 Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday.
Around the Nation
1. Florida, Auburn, Duke, Houston grab No. 1 seeds for NCAA Tournament
2. Trump administration deports hundreds of migrants even as judge orders that removals be stopped
3. Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities
4. Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across U.S. as massive storm leaves at least 37 dead
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Quote of the Day
The threat of a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and spirits could have a big impact on local businesses.
For businesses like TRY WINE in St. Petersburg, a tariff of that percentage could change what product they buy.
With 40-50% of their wine coming in from Europe, Oliver Motschmann said they would have to make changes.
More wine from South America, Australia, and other countries could soon fill the shelves if a 200% tariff becomes reality.
