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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

It will be mostly sunny for Wednesday with highs near 70 in the afternoon.

Winds will be out of the south at 10 mph.

It will not be as chilly for Wednesday night with lows falling back to the low to mid 50s.

Expect some 40s north of Tampa.

High: 70 Low: 53 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Live Updates: State of the Union will hit on affordability, America’s 250th anniversary, Leavitt says
Make sure to refresh this page often this evening, along with during and after President Trump’s State of the Union address.

2. Hillsborough magistrate who was over school zone speed cameras is reassigned
Thomas Santarlas believes the program isn’t being fairly enforced by Hillsborough County and the sheriff’s office. He says that his concerns fell on deaf ears until December, when the magistrate dismissed a number of cases.

3. Final word on Pinellas schools closings and consolidations likely Tuesday
Parents and students at a handful of Pinellas County schools should have a final answer Tuesday night on whether their school will be closing or consolidating at the end of the school year.

4. New research could help strawberry farmers with two pests
Two-spotted spider mites and chili thrips are attacking the crops and destroying fruit, leaving farmers with smaller yields.

5. Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Zelenskyy spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve of Kyiv and its allies and fueled European fears about the scale of Moscow’s ambitions

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL | The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry while enjoying plenty of entertainment, rides, agriculture, fine arts and food — including the St. Clement “Make Your Own” Shortcake Booth. View our guide for everything to know.

• RAYS THIS WEEK | The Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Minnesota Twins 12-1 today, are at the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow in Sarasota, at the Boston Red Sox on Thursday in Ft. Myers and back in Port Charlotte on Friday to host the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch for all three games is 1:05 p.m.

• CLEARWATER TRAFFIC NOTE | The outside northbound lane of North Nebraska Avenue will be closed between East Seward Street and East Eskimo Avenue while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 4 p.m. Wednesday.

National Notes

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• U.S. Supreme Court may announce opinions
• Harvey Weinstein returns to court as he faces third sex assault trial
• Rev. Jesse Jackson’s body lies in state at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago, ahead of public memorial Friday
• U.S. Supreme Court hears tax foreclosure case

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

Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a slight increasing in humidity.

A few showers are possible but the best chance of rain will be Saturday evening and night.

The rain will exit early Sunday and sunshine should return by afternoon.

The warming trend will continue into next week, although it will still be a little cool at night.

Highs: 75 Lows: 63 Rain Coverage: 60%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Florida to ban items like candy, soft drinks and energy drinks from SNAP recipients
At the request of several states across the country that filed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food restriction waivers, the government is implementing one change set to impact millions, whether they like it or not.

2. Farmers Feeding Florida program brings seafood to food banks and markets
At Feeding Tampa Bay’s market, a partnership with the Feeding Florida Program is bringing clams to its freezers.

3. Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.

4. Congress returns to Washington to kick off 2026 next week. What’s on the agenda?
It was less than nine weeks ago that lawmakers reached an agreement to end the more than 40-day shutdown that dominated Capitol Hill this fall. But that deal expires Jan. 30, and lawmakers’ return to Washington will be marked by the new looming deadline.

5. Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Officials said Friday that 40 people were killed and another 119 injured in the blaze at the bar in Crans-Montana while revelers were celebrating New Year’s Eve.

6. SpaceX gets ready for Florida’s first launch of 2026
For those who can stay up late, you will be able to witness Florida’s first rocket launch for 2026. It will happen Sunday morning.

7. Pinellas County strengthens retail pet store regulation
It comes after officials with Pinellas County Animal Services said a retail pet store in the county lost its license and closed. An investigation revealed that nearly 200 puppies were living in unsanitary conditions.

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTE | Looking ahead to Monday, a big closure starts on Symmes Road in Riverview. The road will be closed in both directions just west of U.S. 301. This is for a concrete replacement project that FDOT says will last for 21 days. Drivers will be detoured to Gibsonton Drive or Big Bend Road to U.S. 41 to access Symmes Road.

• WEEKEND SPORTS | The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers tomorrow in their regular season finale. The Bucs must beat the Panthers and have the Atlanta Falcons lose to the New Orleans Saints to win the NFC South, otherwise their season is over. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the San Jose Sharks tomorrow, looking for their seventh win in a row. The puck drops at 4 p.m.

• ON THE TOWN | The Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation and Hernando County YMCA are hosting the fourth-annual “Three Kings Day Festival” on Sunday, Jan 4. The event runs from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Hernando County YMCA, located at 1300 Mariner Blvd., in Spring Hill.

National Notes

Saturday, Jan. 3

• ‘Supermoon’, or Wolf Moon visible, taking place when the moon is near its closest approach, or perigee, to Earth. Read more about it.
• Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards.
• 48th Dakar Rally, a 5,500-mile car, motorcycle, and truck race.

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

Friday’s cold front will cool us down for Saturday morning. But the airmass isn’t terribly cold, it won’t last long.

By afternoon, we should be well into the 70s.

Another cool night Saturday night, then another nice day on Sunday.

The outlook for Christmas Day is for a morning low near 60 and a high near 80.

Highs: 77 Lows: 54 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. After pause from storms, Treasure Island’s holiday lighted boat parade is back
After a difficult year rebuilding from the back-to-back hurricanes, Treasure Island’s holiday lighted boat parade is returning to the waters of Boca Ciega Bay tomorrow evening.

2. Pinellas military family serving vets during Season of Giving
A Pinellas County military family has dedicated their lives to service. The family patriarch, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran living at a Bay Pines VA assisted living facility, inspired his family to give back.

3. Man executed for killings of man, girlfriend during home invasion is Florida record 19th of year
A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion robbery was put to death Thursday evening in a record 19th execution in Florida this year.

4. Deputy AG says ‘several hundred thousand’ Epstein files to be released Friday, more over ‘next couple of weeks’
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a TV appearance this morning that the Justice Department will release “several hundred thousand documents” in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein later in the day — as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law last month.

5. The Ursid meteor shower arrives, the last of 2025
It’s the final meteor shower of 2025. Here’s how best to view the Ursid meteor shower and when it will peak.

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TAMPA LANE CLOSURES | The center and outside eastbound lanes of East Hillsborough Avenue will be closed between North 30th Street and North 32nd Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Additionally, both northbound lanes of North 30th Street will be closed between East Giddens Avenue and East Hillsborough Avenue. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. The Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work.

• LIGHTNING VS. HURRICANES | The Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled to play Carolina Hurricanes in Tampa tomorrow night, following a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings last night. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

• ZEPHYRHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST | The City of Zephyrhills and the Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to participate in the 2026 City of Zephyrhills Photo Contest, highlighting the local landmarks that make Zephyrhills unique. The contest encourages participants to capture the places, spaces and viewpoints that define the city. The submission deadline is Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. For full contest details, visit www.zephyrhills.gov or email the City of Zephyrhills Public Information Office at pio@zephyrhills.gov

• HOLIDAY EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS | The holiday season is in full swing, which means there are plenty of festive events across Tampa Bay and Orlando for people of all ages to enjoy. From theme parks to zoos and aquariums, many local attractions have much to offer.

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

It will be sunny as we bring in the first day of November.

Humidity remains low and temperatures remain cooler than normal.

Highs will be in the mid 70s with alight wind out of the northeast. 

Lows will fall to the upper 50s at night around Tampa with some near 50 north.

Don’t forget our clocks move back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Big deadline arrives for Pinellas residents with hurricane-damaged homes
Today is the deadline to appeal substantial damage designations in Pinellas County after last year’s hurricanes, but the county is saying it “not a hard deadline.”

2. Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown
Trump on social media called getting rid of the 60-vote threshold in the Senate the “nuclear option.”

3. As we “fall back” this weekend, the time change debate continues
It’s that time of the year again, when we “fall back” one hour, ending daylight saving time and returning to standard time and thus igniting the semi-annual debate.

4. Judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
The rulings Friday came a day before the payments were due to be halted. The administration said it couldn’t pay for it with the government shuttered.

5. Bible Baptist Church of Crystal River looks ahead to new mission as Suncoast Parkway extension impacts property
The project is now in Phase 3A of its plans, which include extending the parkway through parts of Crystal River. But as more of the new roadway is paved, construction is running through already developed areas like homes and businesses.

6. On The Town: New arts hub comes to Lakeland
The Lakeland Arts Association is launching a new joint venture aimed at creating an arts hub in Lakeland. On the Town takes a look.

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTES | There is an update to the State Road 39 construction in Plant City. At 12:01 a.m. Sunday, the closure just south of State Road 60 will reopen, but crews will then close part of the road north of 60. This is for a concrete replacement project. The closure is expected to last for three weeks. Meanwhile, the eastbound Gandy Boulevard Ramp to I-275 will close at night again next week. It starts Sunday at 11 p.m. and goes until 5 a.m. each night. It’s for construction for the new I-275 widening project in Pinellas County.
• RAYS ‘POP-UP’ STORE | The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that a “pop-up” store will open tomorrow at 1101 1st Ave S. The hours tomorrow will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include a live DJ, complimentary ballpark fare, hourly giveaways, mascot appearances and more. Click here for more information.

• FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL | The 13th annual SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival returns tomorrow and Sunday. The festival will be held in Vinoy Waterfront Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. For more about the event including ticket info, click here. 
• HALLOWEEN HOMES 🎃 | They’re spooky, scary and ready for a night of frightful fun. Check out our showcase of Halloween homes around Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
   

National Notes

Saturday, Nov. 1

• Barack Obama on campaign trail for Dem Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and Dem New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill
• 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, with today’s races including the Breeders’ Cup Classic
• Amazon’s annual Best Books of the Year list expected to be announced this month

Sunday, Nov. 2

• Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM and Standard Time begins. Clocks go back one hour, giving the nation an extra hour in bed
• New York City Marathon, a 26.2-mile course beginning in Staten Island and finishing in Central Park
• NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs finale

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

The low humidity continues for Friday with mostly sunny skies.

It will be breezy with a wind out of the northeast at 10 to 20 mph with occasional higher gusts.

Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. 

Expect clear skies at night with mid to upper 60s for lows around Tampa.

Lows will fall to the 50s for our Nature Coast counties. 

Highs: 87 Lows: 67 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Early voting begins Thursday in Tampa’s District 5 city council race
Early voting kicked off today for the Tampa City Council District 5 runoff election. The early voting period runs through Sunday, Oct. 26 and Election Day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

2. Tampa WOW! gets approval from city council, clearing way for work
Tampa’s proposed “Wheel Over Water” was approved by city council today after a second public meeting on the project.

3. School bus turned ‘Innovation Lab’ visits Pinellas County middle schoolers
Pinellas County Schools designed the “Innovation Lab” to give all seventh-graders an opportunity to do hands-on STEM activities outside the classroom. It’s all part of the district’s push to improve the middle school experience.

4. Federal workers could miss first full paycheck in coming days as government shutdown drags on
As the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, the number of furloughed federal workers is on the rise, and many U.S. government employees are slated to miss their first full paychecks come Friday and in the subsequent days.

5. Cedar Key Historical Society Museum reopens a year after Helene
Cedar Key is a piece of old Florida. Home to spectacular sunsets and resilient residents.

6. USF women’s basketball coach Jose Fernandez leaving for WNBA job
Jose Fernandez, who coached USF women’s basketball to 485 victories and 10 NCAA Tournaments during his tenure, is leaving to pursue an opportunity to coach in the WNBA.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• BOLTS RETURN HOME | The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on home ice tonight to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. The Bolts are off to a 1-3-2 start, while Chicago is 3-2-2. The puck drops at 6:45 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena.

• CLEARWATER GREEKFEST 2025 | An indoor/outdoor celebration of Greek heritage and culture starts tomorrow in Clearwater. Greekfest will include food, folk dancing, music, guided church tours and more. The event runs from tomorrow to Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. To learn more, click here.

• IGNITING COLLABORATION |  A half-day event featuring local speakers and performers sharing ideas for fostering collaboration across diverse industries takes place tomorrow in St. Petersburg. “Igniting Collaboration: Paving the Path to a Brighter Future” will feature a number of speakers and will happen at The Digitorium, St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus, 9200 113th St. N. in Seminole. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s free, but donations are welcome.

• FIND THE PERFECT PUMPKIN PATCH | If you’re looking for a patch to pick pumpkins, check out our interactive map. From farm animals to hayrides, there are plenty of locations to visit that offer a wide range of themed activities.

National Notes

Friday, Oct. 24

• New York AG makes initial appearance in court
• 80th anniversary of the United Nations officially coming into being
• MLB World Series Begins 
• CPI data released
• UK pre-trial hearing for Chris Brown, accused of attacking music producer with bottle
• Ireland presidential election

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

Winds will be breezy from the northeast into Saturday. Drier, less humid air will start moving in. 

Skies will be partly cloudy for Saturday and high temperatures will be slightly cooler in the low 80s. 

Saturday night will be very pleasant with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be gorgeous with partly sunny skies, low humidity and very pleasant temperatures in the low 80s. 

A cold front brings us drier and slightly cooler weather for the weekend.

Highs: 82 Lows: 69 Rain Coverage: 20%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Winter Haven roadway closed after tunnel forms underneath near construction site
A Winter Haven roadway has been closed after reports of a tunnel about “the size of a football field” opening up in the ground near a construction site.

2. Opinions vary on Tampa WOW! Ferris wheel proposal
Tampa residents got their first chance to respond to the proposed 250-foot Tampa WOW! Ferris wheel for the Channel district Thursday night.

3. PSTA to launch largest redesign of bus system in 40 years
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is getting ready to launch the largest redesign of its transit system in nearly 40 years.

4. Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown
The White House budget office said today that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

5. Guilty verdict returned for man in Dover killing of woman and her daughter
A Hillsborough County jury recommended the death penalty this week for a man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter in a Dover mobile home.

6. Israeli military says ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, raising hopes for ending the war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza today, the military said, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting and exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC ALERT | All lanes on West Swann Avenue are closed between South Audubon Avenue and South Habana Avenue while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. There will be barricades and signs in the area to help reroute traffic. The work is expected to be completed with a return to normal traffic patterns by 4 p.m. Monday, weather permitting.

• FOOD SUPPLY DRIVE | Family Support Services of Pasco & Pinellas Counties are raising funds and collecting non-perishable Thanksgiving food items for families in need. Donations are being accepted from Oct. 1 – 24. Get additional details by calling (727)-506-2256, or by email, at donations@fsssuncoast.org. View the item wish list here.

• HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS | Universal Orlando Resort’s 34th Halloween Horror Nights is in full swing, with a new sinister lineup lurking throughout the park. Universal’s top chefs are also unleashing a brand-new menu of food and drinks that pays homage to some houses and most feared characters. The haunting good time runs through Nov. 2. 

• FIND THE PERFECT PUMPKIN PATCH | If you’re looking for a patch to pick pumpkins, check out our interactive map. From farm animals to hayrides, there are plenty of locations to visit that offer a wide range of themed activities.

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

Saturday will start with partly sunny skies. Then scattered storms will develop in the afternoon as the sea breeze drifts in from the Gulf.

Expect a 50% coverage of scattered storms, with the best coverage late afternoon to evening. Highs will be in the low 90s.

The storms will die down at night, with clearing skies overnight into Sunday morning. 

Sunday will be similar, but with a 40% coverage of PM thunderstorms. Highs will be in the low 90s.

Highs: 90 Lows: 77 Rain Coverage: 50%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. ‘Deportation Depot’ opens for detainees in North Florida
The Florida Division of Emergency Management confirmed Friday that the new immigration detention facility dubbed “Deportation Depot” by Gov. Ron DeSantis is officially open and receiving detainees. 

2. USF enters into contract with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command have entered into an agreement in which USF will work to develop new technology and make it a reality for soldiers.

3. Hillsborough Animal Control responds to dog found with legs tied on side of road
The dog is now located at the Pet Resource Center, and Hillsborough County Animal Control is asking those who recognize the dog or know anything to call them at 813-744-5660.

4. Hiring stalls with companies reluctant to expand in uncertain economic landscape
The Labor Department said Friday that hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July and came in below the roughly 80,000 economists had expected for August.  

5. SpaceX launches Starlink mission in weather-friendly skies
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-57 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, stated SpaceX. 

6. High-ground neighborhood in St. Pete concerned about flooding
Residents in the Harshaw Lake Park neighborhood in St. Petersburg, which lies in the Disston Heights area at an elevation up to 60 feet, have become increasingly concerned about flooding and stormwater system maintenance.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTES | Looking ahead to Sunday night, a southbound lane on the U.S. 98 bypass in Dade City is reopening after months of being closed. The highway will now have traffic in both directions from Lock Street to MLK Boulevard. Construction will continue there to widen the road to four lanes, with work expected to wrap up late next year. Also this weekend, part of Orient Road in Tampa is still closed, just north of Adamo Drive, for drainage work. Drivers will be detoured to U.S. 41 or U.S. 301. That closure is expected to last for the next several weeks.
• RAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING STREAK | The Tampa Bay Rays, who have won seven straight games and 10 of their past 12, continue their series tonight against the Cleveland Guardians at Steinbrenner Field. While the Rays are still 10 games out of first place in the American League East, they are just two games out of the final Wild Card spot. First pitch tonight is at 7:35 p.m..
   
• BLESSINGS BAZAAR | Beulah Baptist Institutional Church in Tampa will host a “Blessings Bazaar,” a community-wide yard sale with a meaningful twist, tomorrow. Everything is free and was donated. Items include small appliances, clothing, books, toys and more. Families and neighbors in need will be able to browse, select and take home items. It is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 1006 W. Cypress Street.
• POWERBALL AT $1.7 BILLION | The Powerball jackpot hasn’t been won in more than 40 drawings and now stands at $1.7 billion for tomorrow night’s drawing. Read more about it here.

National Notes

Saturday, Sept. 6

• 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival. This year’s author lineup includes Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Geena Davis, Ron Chernow, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jenny Slate, John Green, Joy Harjo, Ada Limón, R.L. Stine, and Tracy K. Smith. The 2025 event is titled “Uniting Book Lovers for 25 Years” to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
• 700th day since start of Hamas-Israel conflict
• Creative Arts Emmy Awards take place over two consecutive nights, recognizing remarkable creative achievements in television.
• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony, including former Magic center Dwight Howard and former Gators coach Billy Donovan
• Ralph Menzies, 67, scheduled for execution by firing squad in Utah for the abduction and murder of Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
• NCRI rally against Iran’s executions and nuclear program