Of how pretty it is in polk county. In fact, most of the country, the weather looks great for election day. Well have that northeast wind again today so well keep it relatively mild this afternoon with a mixture of clouds and sunshine. Were going to sneak right back up into the lower 80s for High Temperatures. Enjoy it. Vanessa thanks, dave. Looks like the biggest incident on the road is going to be along 275. Its northbound direction in case youre were watching this crash in the last report and its going to be infecting drivers who will be heading north past the fowler avenue area. It is taking up a left lane. We have authorities on scene but im not seeing tow trucks so it could be locker until this is cleared out. The good news is were seeing delays under five minutes or so so you can plan that extra time or if you just would rather take a work around, please do so. Well update you as we get on throughout the morning on how this crash is clearing. The normal congestion. Clear on sout
And a dew point of 74. Now the higher you get the dew point, the more humid it is. And once you get into the mid 70s, its steamy. Kind of tropicallike, in fact. This is a tropical wave in the east coast of florida. And its going to drift to the north and west which will help to enhance our rain chances during the afternoon. Already getting maybe a little drizzle here in the eastern portions of polk county but more rain will develop through the rest of the day today. This tca us a better coverage of storms. And seasonable temperatures. Its been so hot lately. Highs in the upper 80s to near 90. And the rainy pattern will continue through the end of the week. When it actually comes to an end coming up. Thank you, leigh. A School Bus Crash in polk county sends four people to hospitals. News channel 8 learned three of those are students at cathleen high. This happened at the intersection of galloway and swindell roads. According to the state through a stop sign into the path of a puck up tr
Far. The roads are dry. Speeds up to speed. No major crashes or breakions on the interstates. This is i275 and gandy in Pinellas County. About 7 ofrom bridgetobridge now. And checking the drive on i4 at thonotosassa road through plant city. More cars on the road but still nothing out there to slow you down. Looking great all the way from the lakeland area into downtown tampa. A crime alert detectives in pasco county are looking for a road rage suspect who fired shots from a shotgun at a couples car wounding a man. Look at this video. These are actually sprays mans car. Jakeeverette said he and his girlfriend were driving along u. S. 41 saturday night on the way to walmart in land o lakes and says the driver of a dark suv brake checked him and followed him into the parking lot. He fired a single shot, one pellet lodged into everetts arm. Detectives say its a rising trend in the area. Detectives are expected to release surveillance pictures later today and crime is offering a 3,000 rewar
Steamy at 77 out there. 75 in plant city. 76 in fish hawk. And 75 in bartow. Theres actually a tropical wave off the florida east coast. And its going to draw the tropical moisture into our area. And i mentioned it wouldnt be out of the question for a shower this morning. Heres one maybe in the far eastern portions of polk county. But some may sneak into pasco or hillsborough as well. Just the 10 chance. And look at the coverage of rain going up through the day. Up to 60 late they are afternoon and evening. So at 6 08, we will take you hourbyhour through the day. And leslee is going to take you through the commute. We have a decent one right now. Holding on to a good drive. Lets look at whats going on in west tampa. Overall, a couple potholes out here. Depression eastbound Martin Luther king past himes. Looks like Activity Still out there. And then also this one is actually three feet by three feet. Away. So squeeze by on the right. A lot of cones so keep that in mind. And northbound i
Today in pasco county to many of us. Hermine is merely a memory. But. To several bay area communities. Its impact is still going strong. One family in hudson had so much damage, they had to move out. And their house is a damaged. Moldy mess. Fox 13s ken suarez joins us now. With a look at how the . Community is in Hernando County a brooksville family trying to protect themselves from mosquitos. Just lost their . Home in the process. Firefighters believe a mosquito repellent candle started a fire in the home monday afternoon. Someone driving by saw the flames and called 911. Thankfully no one was home. So there were no injuries. But the house is now a total loss. The family of four is getting help from the red cross, until they can find a new place to stay. Tonight in tampa a community discussion. With black lives matter. Members of the movement will take part in a Panel Discussion at the university of tampa. Panel members include the . Cofounder of blm in tampa. Donna davis. And severa