Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.

Your Weather Planner

Drier air continues to settle into the area.

It will be warm with lower humidity today.

High temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s.

A northwest breeze will keep it a little cooler along the coast this afternoon.

Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s to low 60s.

Highs: 85

Lows: 62

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. After last year's storms, Hillsborough County conducting storm water evaluation
After historic flooding during hurricanes Helene and Milton last year, Hillsborough County is conducting storm water evaluation.

2. Tampa officials say illegal dumping cause of smell near treatment plant
Tampa's wastewater department director said a project nearing completion at its Howard F. Curren Advanced Water Treatment Plant is expected to give residents relief from a sewage smell that's invading neighborhoods.

3. Bealls aids associates with relief fund after hurricanes
Over 1,100 associates found hope through Bealls’ relief after hurricane damages.

4. 190-space parking garage in the works for downtown Dunedin
Work could start around September and be completed in December 2026 if approved.

5. New technology helps improve work for Hernando County firefighters amid staffing shortage
Drones, improved fire hoses and EMT supplies are just some of the new technology Hernando County Fire Rescue staff are using out in the field.

6. From trash pickup to squirrel rescue, volunteers are needed for Do Good Day in St. Pete
Keep Pinellas Beautiful is headed to the second annual Do Good Day looking for volunteers and ready to partner with others for trash pickup events.

Around the Nation

1. Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans

2. Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here's what to know

3. Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules

4. NASA removes DEI aspect of Artemis III moon mission from its websites

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor coordinating the pope’s hospital care said in an interview published Tuesday.

Dr. Sergio Alfieri said the 88-year-old pontiff and people close to him alike understood “that he might not survive the night,’’ after the bronchospasm attack during which the pope inhaled vomit.