And now the freeze warning goes until 9 00 this morning. Where between now and can, you can spend a few hours in a couple spots in citrus and hernando counties below freezing. Temperatures are continuing to drop. 36 right now. 43 degrees in lakeland. 43 in zephyrhills. And 46 in sarasota. Again, this is cooler than yesterday. And we thought yesterday was cold, right . Were about five degrees cooler right now than this time yesterday. So during the afternoon, nothing but blue skies and nothing but cool air. The high of 63 degrees. Very dry air. In weather and traffic on the 8s, ill have an eightday temperature trending for. And leslee is here to help you get the car started early. Thats right, get the heater on. Yeah. We have an issue with overnight construction. As i mentioned before, heres a quick reminder, northbound on 275, between kennedy and himes, it is completely blocked. Lets go ahead and take a live look at what is going on. You can see right there, all of those vehicles being pushed to the right and on to kennedy. This will again affect you off the veterans expressway. Allow for 15 minutes. Down to hime, theres a lot of red lights and it will take time. This should be wrap up in about 40 minutes or so. Thats a look at weather and traffic on the 8s. Back to gene and gayle. A cup and will their two little girls are dead after an overnight explosion at a home in ohio. This happened in summit county. The cause is under investigation this morning. Firefighters report seeing flames shooting from the home when they responded after 8 30. The victims have not been identified. Happening today, state lawmakers are expected to push forward with a new law that impacts our pets. It came to light after a dog bite case in Manatee County. It would allow pet owners an ryan is live and this is where this all started. Reporter it did. And as it stands now, the law requires dogs like patty to be put down without any exceptions. You may remember this case that started right here in our own backyard. It could give our pets another shot. You remember patty, he bit a little boys ear to the point that the boy needed surgery. He was set to be euthanized until a judge ruled the dog bite law unconstitutional. And now it requires a dog that bites a person to be put down immediately. This morning commission freers Manatee County are push for a new law that would give a pet owner an opportunity to fight for theirs life. So far the legislation cleared three committees without a single vote no. This gives an opportunity for the owner to say, to appeal and say, lets look at this, really look at the details here and the circumstances and lets make the right decision. Reporter now state discuss this proposed legislation once again today and likely again tomorrow. Leaders from Manatee County are in tallahassee lobbying for the approval. And many people here hope that this law is certainly passed. Back to you. Yeah, its a tough call because emotions run so high on both sides. Thank you. An intruder is recovering after being shot by a home ownerrer. A 69yearold, a marine during seat yachtal, found a 28year old during vietnam found a 28yearold in his backyard. He refused to leave and attacked the man. The man shot him. The suspect is expected to survive. The owner of a guide dog attacked by pitbulls is taking care of his best friend. Richard draper is legally blind so he needs his dog to get around. Parkway when two other dogs attacked. Andy was badly hurt. Shes bleeding from the neck. And shes coughing up blood. And im like, i was angry, you know, angry because i was attacked. I was angry because my dog almost got killed. The Police Department continues to investigate this incident. If andy is unable to work in the future, draper may press charges. We are just three weeks away from the iowa caucuses. And now candidates are busy campaigning and each day getting more support. Well this morning Vice President joe biden is talking up democratic president ial candidate bernie sanders. Bernie is speaking to a longing that is deep and real and he has credit on it. And he praised sanders for his record on guns and inequality. And he added that he never it was only favorite for the partys nomination. Hopefuls are addresses issues that specifically affect minorities. You are looking another video from a forum in des moines. During the twohour event, the candidates answered questions about immigration reform, economic inequality and criminal justice reform. And republican president ial candidate senator marco rubio is campaigning in our backyard. He found a town hall meeting and fund raiser in sarasota. He is pushing his Economic Policy and he responded to criticism over his attendance record for senate votes. This morning the stage is set for thursdays republican president ial debate. Yes, another one. Seven candidates will be on stage for the main debate. They are donald trump, ben carson, senators ted cruz and marco rubio, governors Chris Christie and john kasich and jeb bush. It will be broadcast by fox business network. But this one, colder than the ones in the past. In fact, you want to cover those plants. In a few spots. Again, this is the coldest air that we have seen of the season. Not just the year which is only 11 day thes but of the season. A freeze warning in the 9 00 today but were in for another cold night tonight. In fact, citrus and hernando counties and maybe back under a freeze watch tonight. So take care of those pets and plants. Talked about it being cold this morning. But just like what happened yesterday, even with bright blue sky, we will continue to keep it chilly. 46 at 9 00 a. M. And 55 at noon. Thats still cool. 63 degrees at 3 00 p. M. Well below the average of 0. And a quick cool down after the sun sets. So the rain chances will be slim for the next three days and watch out for friday. Thats when we have a good chance of showers and thunderstorms adds one cold and another cold front coming through on sunday and that will bring us back below average again. So yeah, emoji man will need scarves for the next two days and then next week. We have trouble out there but its going to clear up. Overnight construction, folks. And the only good thing about it, it will clear up soon. And usually its on time. But right now, traveling northbound on the Howard Franklin bridge and coming into tampa, the bridge is fine and then once you get closer to kennedy, you are routed off the interstate. And that is because north 275 is closed from kennedy to himes. By 5 00 a. M. , it should be brand up. You can go down to himes and that will get you back to 275. Allow for 15 to 20 minutes extra on the commute because you have to go through the lights. Thats weather and traffic on the 8s. Back to gene and gayle. Thank you. The Powerball Jackpot continues to grow this morning. There are millions of dollars unclaimed. Coming up, the apps that can help you know if you are a winner. Also, an 8 on 8 on your side. The Capitol Bureau in tallahassee where we are about to kickoff the 60 day legislative session. What you can expect coming up. Also, what did it take to recapture one of the most wanted drug lords in the world . Im Lindsey Mastis and ill hey buddy, lets get these dayquil liquid gels and go. But these liquid gels are new. Mucinex fast max. Its the same difference. These are multisymptom. Well so are these. This one is max strength and fights mucus. You dropped something. Oh. Ill put it back on the shelf. New from mucinex fast max. The only cold and flu liquid gel thats maxstrength and fights mucus. Start the relief. Ditch the misery. Dramatic video shows the shootout targeting one of the most wanted men in the world. We are learning new details this morning about what it took to recapture drug king joaquin guzman. Lindsey mastis is joining us this morning. Movie or video game. Reporter and hollywood can take credit forker this. The attorney general believes the communication between guzman and hollywood film makers was key because of that, investigators were able to monitor electronic data that load a violent shootout. Take a look. That led to a violent shootout. Take a look. Now looks like a first person shooting game but this is real life. Mexico claims five People Associated with guzman die thed in the shootout, even though they believe he was hiding in the house, he managed to escape. He was found and captured on a highway. And heres another look at the safe house. In the basement, looks like he has a vault door. And we are seeing photos of actor sean penn. Their movements were being monitored as well. He is expected to fight extradition to the United States and because of that, getting him here could take thank you. You can follow our morning alerts each and every day on facebook and twitter. Search the 8alert. Well today in florida, it is the first day of the 2016 legislative session. A big topic of discussion has to do with the surprising medical bills you receive weeks after a medical procedure. Yeah. As we see, this is all too common for people in florida and law makers about makers makers want it to change. Reporter its day one of floridas 60 day legislative session. The twomonth annual law making period will politicians from all over the state will beg, borrow and deal as they craft new laws. Day one means governor rick scott will give his state of the state address. Thest no secret he is pushing a 1 billion tax cut for his number one preyour. The its going to diversify our economy and help small reporter the governor says the state can afford the cuts but unless hes planning on winning the powerball, state leaders are in a wait and see approach. We know the lay of the land now and the governor has his priorities and we have ours. We feel good about it. Reporter what else can we expect in the next 620 days . Debates on everything from guns to fantasy football, solar sun decks and black jack deck. And we will have our eyes on those issues and many, many more over the next 60 days. And we will be watching. Thank you. Well cleanup and repairs will continue this morning in cape coral after this weeks ef 2 tornado. The damage to homes and businesses is estimated at more than 6 million. The storm which packed winds of 110 Miles Per Hour left a trail of dethe instruction more than three miles long. Trail of destruction more than three miles long. Theres another shift in the mammogram debate. Government advisory panel. Many sources recommend screenings at age 40 and every year after, the u. S. Preventative task force is recommending age 50 and every two years after. And any earlier, and some believe the risk outweighs the the benefit. This the 40s, we find that the benefit is smaller. And that there are also harms. Harms include false positives which can be expensive financially and emotionally. They all agree a womans risk increases gradually during her 40s. Well it is the largest powerball in history and its only getting bigger. The jackpot now stands at 1. 4 billion this morning there. Are still more than 40 hours to the drawing which means the jackpot could grow even more. Officials will review the estimate kaley. Tickets can be purchased until 10 00 p. M. Tomorrow. And by the way, no one matched but there were winner of smaller prizes which many times go unclaimed. And 8 on your side has information to help you keep track of your winnings. There are apps. Lotto lotto is an app designed to tell you whether you have a winning ticket, big or small. And theres lottery hub. The official app for the Mega Millions and powerball games. And lottery pool boss. Thats important because you dont want to, you know, fight over it later. And my husband asked me later, did we win anything . And im like, i dont know. Or you Just Department want to tell him. No, even a smaller prize, its worth it. I know. All right, with Strange Weather patterns around the globe, it comes as no surprise to see russia as a big block of ice. Yeah, but its pretty. Check this out. One of the regions coldest days this winner. 19 people were admitted to the hospital for frostbite. And a number usually topping out at about two or three people. And an ice scraper wont help this car. Take a look at this carcicle. The system dumped about 2 inches of snow per hour in this region. I believe this is upstate new york. As for the car owner, looks like work will have to be canceled. I mean, thats an excuse that your boss has to buy. My car has gone viral, so yeah, im not coming to work because i captain come to work. So back into perspective, our freeze warning for citrus and hernando county, not so bad. So still above freezing as we speak. If you have sensitive plants outside, you have time to get them inside. All of Citrus County but areas so certainly grab a coat today. 44 degrees, clear, cool, 55 at the lunch break. And while it will be cool today at 63 degrees, it will feel nice in the sunshine. Just like it did yesterday. And right now in zephyrhills, its 45. So still dropping the temperatures. 45 in tampa. And 45 throughout lake county. As i mentioned, cooler today than yesterday. All of the clouds and the rain stay to the south. And we see a sunny, cool day. All right, so we know today is going to be chilly. Tomorrow, back in the 30s and 40s in the morning. Usually were just used to one day of it,er right . The big heads up, an area of low pressure out of the gulf of mexico will increase our chance for rain on friday. We still have overnight construction on 257 off the Howard Franklin bridge on its where all the lights are. And as we move in closer, you can see you are pushed to the right there. Are cones in the roadway and you still have to exit on to kennedy boulevard. And again, northbound blocked beyond kennedy all the way up to himes. So how do you get around it . Well, on kennedy boulevard and then come down and here and then himes will get you back on to 275 northbound and this affects those off the veterans expressway. You need to take kennedy as well. What does that meaning for . About 15 or 20 minutes that meaning for . About 15 or 20 minutes on your drive time. Finding a happy ening after losing a pet is getting easier. The Way Technology is helping pet owners during a difficult time. Its 4 50. Were back 4 52. Theres a new app to give pet owners just one more tool to keep their pets safe. Its called finding rover and it uses facial recognition on your dog. It can be heart breaking to lose a dog but fining rover is providing a way for pet owners to do more. Fliers and craigslist postings are the First Resources owners reach out to. Finding rover searches through thousands of images of old and recently added pictures to try and locate your pet. It looks at eight different points on the dogs face. If a dog comes in to us, we photograph and if that dog has been reported as lost, it makes that connection. Well this app will send alerts to people in the neighborhood to be on the lookout for the missing pet. They all look alike but some have that special yeah. She looks like a raccoon after she is one of a kind. Weather and traffic on the 8s is just three minutes away. Plus, the crimson tide won the College Football national championship. In our next half hour, a look at how alabama fans are set brailling this morning. Also, the gasparilla distance classic right around the corner. Coming up, some tips on how to be in tiptop shape for this years race, even if youre not a runner to begin with. Youre watching news channel 8 it is time for weather and coldest day yet of the season. We are at 36 in crystal river. And still 39 in zephyrhills. Mid40s in polk county like lakeland at 45 and bartow at 45. A little bit milder but not by much. 48 degrees in sarasota. And big monkey in crystal beach, 45 degrees this morning. And despite nothing but clear skies and bright blue condition, cool air is going to stick around with very dry air in place. 63 degrees for a high temperature. Well below the average of 70. And another cold night tonight. In fact, citrus and hernando county, you could be back below freezing. How about traffic on the 8s . Well, we have overall a good drive. Sarasota, up to speed. We have overnight construction thats cleared up on university parkway. And look at this, overnight construction in the heart of tampa northbound on 275 off the Howard Franklin bridge, everybody is taking off at kennedy boulevard. The roadway. But i do see some people walking out there. So hopefully theyll wrap this up soon. It was supposed to clear up at 5 00 a. M. What you need to know, coming from the veterans expressway or off the Howard Franklin bridge, you will be routed off. And kennedy will take you down to himes and hop back on 275 at himes. And a great drive on the Courtney Campbell causeway. And no delays on the gandy bridge and skyway bridge up to speed as well. Okay. So right now, everyone is saying, hurry you gotta get fios. But why . A better time to get a great deal from fios,