Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.
On this day, we remember the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. At 8:46 a.m., the first plane struck the World Trade Center, marking the beginning of a coordinated attack in which hijackers seized four jetliners, targeting New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia and a field in western Pennsylvania. Twenty-four years later, the Tampa Bay-area will honor the victims, first responders, and families with vigils, a memorial stair climb at the Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium, and other community events.
News to Know
- Young Republicans in Tampa Bay reflect on Charlie Kirk's impact, visits to the area: Just hours after Kirk was killed in Utah, members of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans expressed shock.
Lights shine at the 9/11 memorial at Curlew Hills: Curlew Hills said the lights are a likeness to the two beams of light which shined in New York immediately following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2021.
WFTS- 'I just keep on going': Brother and sister face rare disease together: Friedreich’s Ataxia is a rare and progressive disease that primarily affects the nervous system and heart.
- Florida appeals court strikes down state’s open carry ban: A Florida appeals court has struck down the state’s decades-old ban on the open carrying of firearms, ruling the prohibition violates the Second Amendment.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Greg Dee says we're getting a bit of a break from heat and humidity this morning. There is a nice north breeze and the dew points have dropped to the low 70s in most places, with a few locations even reporting upper 60s. That's making temperatures in the 70s feel a lot more comfortable.
Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee:
Here are the current traffic conditions across Tampa Bay
Susan Solves It
A Highway Loss Data Institute report found the Camaro ZL1 is stolen at far higher rates than most cars, pickups rank high on the list and electric/hybrid models are least targeted. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises using physical locks or aftermarket immobilizers, applying manufacturer security patches, adding a GPS tracker, and parking in well-lit, monitored areas.
Things to Do this Thursday, Sept. 11
- Sway through Fleetwood Mac classics at a candlelit tribute concert that transforms the room into an intimate, nostalgic listening experience.
- When: 2:30 p.m.
- Where: 1913 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa
- Cost: $52
- Learn classic line-dance steps, laugh with friends and cut loose under the stars at a lively backyard line-dancing party.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 5202 W Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City
- Cost: Free
- Stretch, strengthen and breathe during an energizing outdoor Pilates session in the park that tones your core and refreshes your mind.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
- Cost: Free
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.
