Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.
Today is Friday, and we’ve finally made it to the weekend. If you haven’t locked in a game plan yet, there are plenty of events to choose from. With Mother's Day celebrations, concerts, and even a jazz festival on the agenda, it’s safe to say there’s no shortage of things to do across the Tampa Bay area.
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News to Know
- Hillsborough County Public Schools and USF impacted by nationwide cybersecurity breach: A nationwide cybersecurity incident involving the company Instructure is impacting Hillsborough County schools and the University of South Florida, according to statements from officials released on Thursday.
- Growing up online: How parents and kids are navigating social media and mental health: Screens are everywhere: phones, tablets, laptops and televisions. And if you're a parent, raising kids in this highly digital world can be a challenge, especially as you work to protect their mental health.
- St. Pete man arrested in fatal Hillsborough hit-and-run: A St. Petersburg man accused of leaving the scene of a fatal Hillsborough County crash was arrested after investigators determined he called an Uber to leave the site with his 8-year-old son.
- Advocates push Florida lawmakers to revive AI regulations after House blocks bill: The DeSantis-backed proposal cleared the Senate but stalled in the House, where Speaker Danny Perez said the chamber would not take up the bill and argued artificial intelligence policy should be handled at the federal level.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Morning temps in the 70s. Meteorologist Greg Dee says temps will quickly rise to the upper 80s this afternoon ahead of a warm weekend.
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Susan Solves It
Growing demand for AI is fueling a shortage of memory chips, raising prices for everyday electronics. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises buying planned electronics sooner and comparing prices to avoid paying more later.
Daly Discoveries
Nursing legend Brenda Junco spoke with Tampa Bay 28's Sean Daly as she celebrated 54 years at Tampa General Hospital. With no plans of retiring, the Tampa native continues to care for new generations.
Things to Do this Friday, May 8
- Paint a turtle-themed canvas while enjoying wine at a Mother’s Day art night.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: Wulfaven Brewing
- Cost: $39
- Learn bonsai techniques and create your own tree at a Lagoonside class.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: MetroLagoons
- Cost: $40
- Watch a stage drama about a man reconnecting with the daughter he never knew after leaving prison.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: James McCabe Theater
- Cost: $23
