Sleeping, a fire broke out in tampa. Flames erupted in the laundry rook at the hotel. Crews evacuated the hotel. No one was hurt. Investigators are trying to figure out what sparked the fire. Our other top story, an emotional plea from the parents of a man murdered at a tampa nightclub. And for this to happen, the tragic event, how he died, you know, our baby shouldnt have been taken away from me so brutally. Thats nina lancaster, she is the mother of 21yearold Marvin Lancaster. She wants someone to step up and help police find out who opened fire at club rayne killing two. So far, no arrests in the case. We are headed into the weekend with beautiful weather. We certainly are thanks to High Pressure leaving us high and dry because with the High Pressure sitting us over us, you have sinking air, barely a you know, like we saw yesterday. Thats going to continue. And i want to show you the clouds on the east coast, with an east wind you may see high, thin passing clouds. Its beautiful rig
He played five years with the team. In our other top stories this morning, a push to increase Mosquito Control in light of the Zika Virus Health emergency. This morning Hillsborough County commission will consider a measure to increase funding for additional mosquito surveillance and spraying. This comes just weeks after governor rick scott declared a Health Emergency in light of the mosquitoborne illness. And the pope is making a historic visit to the u. S. mexico border. The pontiff will attend a mass in the town. More than a Million People are expected to attend and thousands will watch the pontiff across the border in el paso, texas. Lets get a check on the weather with meteorologist leigh spann. Some fog out there. Patchy, dense fog. In places where its clear, its very clear. Where its foggy, it is very foggy. And let me show you. Eastern Hillsborough County, so right out of downtown tampa and you will find some of that the fog thats hard to see at the front of the car. Plant city
Won. Democrats favored senator Bernie Sanders. On the republican side, donald trump is the big winner. The campaign now moves to south carolina. Coming up, how the results could impact the players in the race. Are there more victims . Thats the question this morning from investigators tracking a st. Pete taekwondo instructor accused of molesting kids. Andrew kim, he faces three charges linked to inappropriately touching young girls. A new law for dog lovers, governor rick scott is expected to sign padis law today. You may remember the dog that bit a little boy in the ear. He was set to be euthanized. His owner argued that he was provoked by the boy. The new law will allow more flexibility in the law that decides the fate of dogs that bite humans. It is chilly. And in fact, getting cooler because notice the cloud, theyre clearing out. And overnight, when you have temperatures to fall and thats whats been happening up in Crystal River where youre now down to 34. Still some clouds in polk
The nation is mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice during this electioneer. What is next for the highest court. Grab your lover it is valentines day. The last minute gifts you can grab today before it is too late. Good morning, im candace mccowan. Thank you for joining us this sunday, valentines day, well get to the top story in a moment but lets start by checking on the forecast bryan bennett. Good morning, everyone it is a sunny start to your sunday in Sun City Center right now. The sun will rise in seven minutes at 7 08 00 a. M. Right now were getting a little bit of daylight coming over the horizon before the sun actually crosses the horizon on this chilly morning. Right now, 47 in tampa. Zephyr hills, 38, Crystal River, 36. Warmer. 51 degrees right now. Satellite and radar picture showing that we have clear skies for much of the bay area looking nice for this morning. Well have, again, sunny not a bad idea. Temperatures right around 45 degrees. Lovely afternoon today, just
Could impact the players in the race. And are there more victims . Thats the question this morning from investigators tracking a st. Pete taekwondo kids. Andrew kim faces three charges touching young girls. Governor rick scott is today. You remember the dog from Manatee County that bit a little boy in the ear. Because of that bite, she was automatically set to be euthanized. His owner argued that he was provoked by the boy. The new law will allow more flexibility in deciding the fate of dogs that bite humans. We made to it the midway mark and its still cold. In fact, getting colder as we speak. As the skies clear out, i expect temperatures to fall for quite a few more degrees. We are already at 39 in crystal river. Thats where the skies have already cleared. Degrees. Tampa is 52. 55 in sarasota. Certainly cooler than yesterday, anywhere from five up to 11 degrees colder. And its still breezy. Now not as windy as yesterday morning but 12 Miles Per Hour in tampa. 17 Miles Per Hour in cle