Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Cooler air is rushing in behind the cold front.
High temperatures will be in the low to mid 60s near the coast and in the upper 60s to low 70s inland.
There is a high risk of rip currents at the beaches today and a Small Craft Advisory for boaters.
Gusty winds are out of the north but will be lighter later today and tonight.
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Highs: 68 Lows: 49 Rain Coverage: 0% |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. Vacation rentals rebound on Anna Maria Island as tourism picks up after 2024 hurricanes
Business is finally picking up for local vacation rentals. It took time to get the buildings repaired, and for visitors to come back to the island after last year’s hurricanes.
2. The Fish House in Ruskin thriving after reopening post hurricanes
As we approach the six-month mark from when hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay, we’re revisiting a Ruskin restaurant that served its community in ways, the owner says, she never would have imagined. And in turn, the community came together and helped her reopen.
3. Lake Bonny residents call for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
As the city of Lakeland takes steps to reduce the risk of flooding near Lake Bonny, residents nearby are calling for more transparency.
4. Clearwater bourbon business worried about tariffs
Von Payne Spirits, a bourbon maker and small business, has been around for three years, but its CEO is worried about future growth with high tariffs in place.
5. Tampa attorney says group will likely pay more for Rays
A group of investors who want to buy the Tampa Bay Rays would likely be willing to pay more than current value to obtain the team, according to Tampa attorney Carter McCain.
6. Sen. Moody announces Helper Act to assist U.S. law enforcement with homeownership
The HELPER Act would eliminate upfront home purchase costs and monthly mortgage insurance premiums for people in service roles.
Around the Nation & World
1. Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
2. The release of a 1961 plan to break up the CIA revives an old conspiracy theory about who killed JFK
3. Judge calls Trump administration's latest response on deportation flights 'woefully insufficient'
4. Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
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Quote of the Day
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected to go into effect on April 1, just ahead of separate reciprocal tariffs that Trump plans to place on the EU.
