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

We will have another mostly sunny day for Tuesday.

Highs will range from near 70 at the coast to the upper 70s inland.

A sea breeze will develop at the coast in the afternoon.

Lows will fall to the mid 50s at night for Tampa with 40s north. 

High: 75

Low: 54

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Lawn watering restrictions in effect for the Tampa Bay area
In response to lack of rain in the area, lawn watering schedules are in effect for residents around Tampa Bay. Here’s what day you can water.

2. Ongoing Curlew Road construction causing traffic delays
An ongoing lane closure in Pinellas County is frustrating drivers on a busy road. Curlew Road eastbound now has reduced lanes between Countryside Boulevard and Tampa Road — which is a major east-west connection in north Pinellas County.

3. Pinellas schools use innovative program to combat staffing challenges
Pinellas County Schools is gearing up to graduate its first class of teacher apprentices, an innovative program designed to promote support staff to full-time teachers.

4. ‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top U.S. health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise
A leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states and as the United States is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.

5. Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer questions from House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights
Lawmakers tried today to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidant of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be self-incriminating.

6. Melissa Ley and FUELS help Pinellas County teachers and students
A former Pinellas County teacher is still doing a lot to support students and teachers — in fact, Melissa Ley helped to start a nonprofit to do just that.

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

RAYS REPORT THIS WEEK | Spring training is getting closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, as pitchers and catchers will report to Port Charlotte on Wednesday, with a workout set for Thursday. The first full squad workout will be next Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Rays will play their first spring training game on Feb. 21 against the Atlanta Braves in Port Charlotte.
SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING | The city of St. Petersburg launched a Seawall Master Plan to assess, preserve, and improve the city-owned seawall system in response to increasing coastal flooding, erosion and sea level rise. City officials are seeking input from residents, property owners, and stakeholders to ensure it reflects local concerns, values, and priorities. Residents will have the opportunity to attend a virtual public meeting, complete the online community survey, and explore the interactive story map to see project details and progress. The virtual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Get more information on the city’s website. 

ART & POETRY CONTEST | The city of Tampa is accepting submissions for its 3Rs Rs Art & Poetry Contest. All Tampa elementary through high school students are encouraged to share their message of waste reduction and environmental stewardship for the chance to win prizes. The deadline to enter is Feb. 25. Learn more about the contest.
GRANT PROGRAM | AARP Florida invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4, at 5 p.m. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.  Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge.

National Notes

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Man convicted of murder of traveling salesman during robbery in 1989 slated for execution 7 p.m. ET
Oscar Nominees Luncheon, with many of this year’s nominated stars expected to attend ahead of the 98th Academy Awards 15 Mar * The luncheon was canceled in 2025 following the Southern California fires which took place that January
Feb. 10, 2026
Forbes America’s Best Employers List
Forbes Magazine publishes annual list of the best large and midsize employers in the U.S. * 2025 list of large employers was headed by University of Notre Dame, followed by Trader Joe’s and Houston Methodist
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games continue, with nine gold medals decided across eight sports. 
Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota’s Somali Community 10:30 p.m. ET  12:30 p.m. ET

ECG

A medical test will soon be required for all Florida high school student-athletes, thanks to new state legislation called the “Second Chance Act.”

An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a non-invasive test that records the heart’s electrical activity. 

The test aims to prevent kids from going into cardiac arrest.Â