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It will be sunny with a north breeze today.
Expect highs in the low 80s with low humidity.
Lows will fall to the mid 60s at night with some 50s north.
Highs: 81 Lows: 65 Rain Coverage: 10% |
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Around Tampa Bay
1. State Attorney's Office launches online crime victim tool
The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office has launched an online Crime Victims Tool this week during National Crime Victim week.
2. Post-hurricane FEMA housing program to end for many in Pinellas County
Wednesday night will be the final stay for many hotel guests who have been using money from a FEMA program to fund their room costs while their hurricane-damaged homes are under repair.
3. Treasure Island Fire Department continues search for permanent home
Treasure Island Fire Rescue is the only fire department in Florida that doesn't have a physical headquarters.
4. FDOT studying plans to redesign I-175 in St. Petersburg
The Florida Department of Transportation is now studying plans to redesign I-175 in St. Petersburg.
5. Rod & Reel Pier announces new, temporary restaurant location
The impacts of Milton were also dramatic on many local businesses, including an iconic Manatee County spot.
Around the Nation
1. Wall Street surges to one of its best days since WWII after Trump pauses many of his tariffs
2. 'It had to be done': Trump announces 90-day pause on most tariffs except for China
3. U.S. Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents
4. Tips on how to shop amid tariff uncertainty
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- Statewide ban on fluoride in local water advancing in Florida Capitol
Quote of the Day

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Microsoft said it is “slowing or pausing” some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, the latest sign that the demand for artificial intelligence technology that drove a massive infrastructure expansion might not need quite as many powerful computers as expected.
The tech giant confirmed this week that it is halting early-stage projects on rural land it owns in central Ohio's Licking County, outside of Columbus, and will reserve two of the three sites for farmland.