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<\/p>\nGood evening, Tampa Bay. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.<\/p>\n
Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n
Some areas of dense fog are possible early Friday morning, then expect clearing later in the morning.<\/p>\n
Skies will become mostly sunny with highs near 70 at the beaches and upper 70s inland.<\/p>\n
Lows will fall to the mid to upper 50s at night with mostly clear skies..<\/p>\n
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High:\u00a076<\/p>\n
Low:\u00a057<\/p>\n
Rain Coverage:\u00a00%<\/p>\n
Check your hour-by-hour forecast here<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Share your weather photos<\/a><\/p>\n History can be taught and shared. But most importantly, it must be preserved. Despite 100 years of recognition, is Black History becoming history?<\/p>\n Stories: Today’s Big Stories<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Florida House bill would allow HOAs to be dissolved<\/a> 2.\u00a0A Saturday Valentine’s Day means dip in business for florists<\/a> 3.\u00a0U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels<\/a> 4.\u00a0Homan says Operation Metro Surge is ending in Minneapolis<\/a> 5.\u00a0AI helping more medical offices improve patient interactions<\/a> 6.\u00a0Boil water notice remains in effect for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verdea<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n Featured Social Post<\/p>\n Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow<\/p>\n TAMPA TRAFFIC |\u00a0The northbound lane on South West Shore Boulevard will remain closed between West Fair Oaks Avenue and West Alline Avenue while the Tampa Water Department\u00a0continues 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. National Notes<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 13<\/p>\n 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend begins![\"Watch](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/black-history-matters-city-of-st-petersburg.jpeg\" "\\"Watch")
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According to its backers, House Bill 657 aims to \u201clevel the playing field\u201d between HOAs and homeowners.<\/p>\n
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday is a plus for many couples, it\u2019s not a best-case scenario for local flower shops.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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RAYS FAN FEST |\u00a0The Tampa Bay Rays will be spending Valentine\u2019s 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<\/a>.
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FLORIDA STATE FAIR |\u00a0The 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.\u00a0Here is everything you need to know about the 2026\u00a0Florida State Fair.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDeadline for passage of new funding bill for DHS
\nCongress breaks for Presidents’ Day recess
\nMilano Cortina Winter Olympics continue
\nRose Byrne receives Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0212_bn9_tankful_gamble_creek.jpeg\")
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