Good evening, Tampa Bay. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Some areas of dense fog are possible early Friday morning, then expect clearing later in the morning.
Skies will become mostly sunny with highs near 70 at the beaches and upper 70s inland.
Lows will fall to the mid to upper 50s at night with mostly clear skies..
High: 76
Low: 57
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Stories:
Today’s Big Stories
1. Florida House bill would allow HOAs to be dissolved
According to its backers, House Bill 657 aims to “level the playing field” between HOAs and homeowners.
2. A Saturday Valentine’s Day means dip in business for florists
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday is a plus for many couples, it’s not a best-case scenario for local flower shops.
3. U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell by 5,000 to 227,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
4. Homan says Operation Metro Surge is ending in Minneapolis
Officers who had been deployed to the city will be reassigned to other parts of the country starting next week, border czar Tom Homan announced.
5. AI helping more medical offices improve patient interactions
Dr. Jesal Popat, an interventional cardiologist with Orlando Health, says AI use has immensely helped office efficiency and understanding from patients of their current state of health.
6. Boil water notice remains in effect for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verdea
Officials said that residents should either use bottled water or boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or personal hygiene, like brushing your teeth.
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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow
TAMPA TRAFFIC | The northbound lane on South West Shore Boulevard will remain closed between West Fair Oaks Avenue and West Alline Avenue while the Tampa Water Department continues making repairs on a water main break. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with traffic flow. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 4 p.m. Wednesday.
RAYS FAN FEST | The Tampa Bay Rays will be spending Valentine’s Day showing some love to their fans. The team is hosting a Fan Fest block party this Saturday right next to Tropicana Field. Learn more here.
FLORIDA STATE FAIR | The Florida State Fair is back in Tampa, with the theme “America’s Sunniest Celebration” to honor America’s 250th birthday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at the fairgrounds, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offerings this year. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida State Fair.
National Notes
Friday, Feb. 13
2026 NBA All-Star Weekend begins
Deadline for passage of new funding bill for DHS
Congress breaks for Presidents’ Day recess
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics continue
Rose Byrne receives Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award
Just steps off the Gamble Creek Farms market in Parrish lie acres of organic food, real and certified.
Florida on a Tankful takes you there.