Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26. On this day in 1939, the first televised Major League Baseball games aired on an experimental station—a doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Nearly 90 years later, baseball continues to bring fans together on screens big and small. Last night, the Tampa Bay Rays shut out the Cleveland Guardians 9–0, and the two teams meet again tonight at 6:40 p.m. in Cleveland—perfect for tuning in from home.
News to Know
- Brooksville man intentionally ran into a pedestrian: Deputies said the man deliberately drove into a 74-year-old man seated near a South Brooksville intersection, leaving the victim with severe leg and head injuries.
- Florida officials announce crackdown on undocumented truck drivers: Officials announced a surge in immigration enforcement at semi-truck checkpoints after a fatal August crash killed three people.
WFTS - Neighbors reeling after sudden windstorm damages Palmetto mobile home park: Carports, pieces of metal and debris were flying all over the place on Sunday, and neighbors were left to pick up the pieces.
- Come and talk to the Tampa Bay 28 news team at GeckoFest in Gulfport: Our anchors, reporters and meteorologists will be there to talk with you about everything from problems you think need to be addressed to people who should be celebrated for their positive impact.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Greg Dee says our long stretch of scattered rain continues into today. There may, however, be a slight shift south in terms of where some of the heavier rain will fall today, with lighter amounts north of I-4 and the Bay
Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee:
Here are the current traffic conditions across Tampa Bay
Susan Solves It
A new report shows most states are failing to teach financial literacy, but Florida stands out as one of the top performers due to its new mandatory personal finance class for high schoolers. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises parents to check whether their child’s school offers a dedicated personal finance course and reinforce those lessons at home to build real-world money skills.
Daly Discoveries
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. makes a bold, delicious move to Temple Terrace. Open 7 days a week, the new spot near the USF campus serves traditional Yemeni fare.
Things to Do this Tuesday, August 26
- Test your knowledge at Keel Farms’ Tuesday night trivia with prizes for the top three teams.
- When: 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 5202 W Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City
- Cost: Free
- Dance to Latin-inspired beats at Curtis Hixon Park’s high-energy Zumba sessions by the Riverwalk.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
- Cost: Free
- Explore surreal murals at The Dalí Museum and create your own poetic or narrative response in an intimate writing workshop.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: One Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg
- Cost: $40
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.
