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 light and patchy fog will be possible early Saturday morning, but otherwise expect mostly sunny skies.

Highs will range from the low 70s at the beaches to the low 80s inland.

Winds will be out of the southeast to south at 5 to 10 mph.

Lows will fall to the low 60s Saturday night. 

Sunday remains dry during the day, but showers and storms will come in at night.

High: 79

Low: 62

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Stories:

Today’s Big Stories

1. Fan fest yard sale includes Rays gear dating back to 2008
Preparing for their return to Pinellas County, the Tampa Bay Rays are hosting a community yard sale Saturday with all kinds of items that were pulled from Tropicana Field during construction.

2. Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years.

3. ON THE TOWN: Palmetto hosts 3-day Multicultural Festival
The festival will feature live music performances, including celebrity artist Glenn Jones. Organizers are also promising international food and family-friendly activities.

4. Sweets rank as top gift for Valentine’s Day this year, retail group says
With the holiday falling on a Saturday, experiential gifts are a big hit. 

5. Plant City Black Heritage honoring community members as they celebrate 100 years of Black History
Spectrum News spoke with one of this year’s honorees about her mission to be a voice of encouragement, particularly for families working to break cycles of instability.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

TAMPA TRAFFIC | Expect increased traffic in downtown Tampa this weekend. The annual Knight Parade is in Ybor City at 7 p.m. This means that 7th Avenue will be closed before and after the parade. In addition, there are events throughout the weekend at Curtis Hixon Park and the Convention Center. Looking ahead to next week, part of Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey will be closed on Monday. Starting at 7:30 a.m., the road will be closed in both directions between Tennessee Avenue and Georgia Avenue for utility work. It iss expected to be reopen by the end of the day.

WELCOME BACK BLUE JAYS | The city of Dunedin welcomes back the reigning American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays for Spring Training with an open house event at TD Ballpark. All are welcome for the free event on Saturday from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Live music, games, prizes and photo opportunities are part of the event. 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 Fai

When you think of Ormond Beach, the shoreline likely comes to mind.

But beyond the sand and surf, history is scattered across the community — sometimes hiding in plain sight.