Tampa news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Tampa, Florida today:

Local News

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady Tests Positive for COVID-19: Quarterback Tom Brady has tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. The team has not confirmed the news, but it's expected to impact the team's upcoming games.
  2. Tampa Police Officer Injured in Shooting: A Tampa police officer was shot and injured during a traffic stop early yesterday morning. The officer is expected to recover, and the suspect is still at large.
  3. Hillsborough County Schools to Reopen with Mask Mandate: Hillsborough County schools will reopen on Monday with a mask mandate in place, following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the area.

National News

  1. Biden Administration to Send 31 Million COVID-19 Vaccines to International Partners: The Biden administration has announced plans to send 31 million COVID-19 vaccines to international partners, including countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  2. US Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4%: The US economy added 943,000 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate also dropped to 5.4%, the lowest level since the pandemic began.
  3. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Limit Vaccine Mandates: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that limits vaccine mandates in the state, making it harder for businesses and schools to require employees and students to get vaccinated.

Sports

  1. Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Out Indefinitely with Injury: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, according to reports.
  2. USF Bulls Football Team to Play at Raymond James Stadium: The University of South Florida (USF) Bulls football team will play its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa this season, following a renovation of the team's on-campus stadium.

Weather

  1. Tampa to See Partly Cloudy Skies with High of 92°F Today: Tampa is expected to see partly cloudy skies today with a high temperature of 92°F (33°C). There is a slight chance of scattered thunderstorms later in the day.
  2. Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Florida: A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for parts of Florida, including the Tampa Bay area, as a tropical storm system moves towards the state.

These are just some of the top news stories from Tampa today. Stay safe and stay informed!