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

Your Weather Planner

After a chilly start to the day, we will warm up to the low to mid 70s in the afternoon.

We will see mostly sunny skies in the morning, turning partly cloudy in the afternoon.

Winds will be out of the east at 10 to 15 mph.

Lows fall to the upper 50s at night with increasing clouds. 

High: 74

Low: 57

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Memo breaks down details of HC-Rays talks; school’s board gives OK
A non-binding memorandum of understanding lays out some of the terms as the Tampa Bay Rays consider the Hillsborough College site as a spot for a new baseball stadium.

2. Pinellas County school officials propose closures and consolidations amid declining enrollment
District officials say that at least three schools could be affected under the current recommendations, but the proposal has sparked frustration and concern among some parents.

3. Lido Beach renourishment project to begin Sunday
The $12 million cost for this year’s renourishment is fully covered through federal funding

4. Rink construction begins for NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium
Many are hoping for some chilly weather like what the Tampa Bay area has had over the last few days, both for ice conditions and to help set an authentic hockey atmosphere around the palm trees of Florida. 

5. Teachers union backs Florida Senate bill targeting teacher shortages
A bill moving through Florida’s legislative session is drawing strong support from the state’s largest teachers union.

Around the Nation

1. Trump’s Greenland threats spark outrage and defiance from EU, testing longtime NATO alliances

2. Major winter storm could cripple the Southeast with snow and ice this weekend

3. The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

4. Paris mourns Valentino, the last titan of couture’s golden age

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Quote of the Day

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was an anchor of the Kentucky Wildcats during the 2011-12 college basketball season, known for his lockdown defense and versatility.

It helped him to lead the Wildcats to a national championship and to bring Kidd-Gilchrist the moment every player dreams of – to the NBA Draft. And while it was an amazing moment, it was also a moment he feared as he spoke in front of millions of people watching on television.

Kidd-Gilchrist has a stutter. And when his playing days ended he founded the organization Change & Impact to help people who stutter.