Good morning from the ABC Action News team.
It's nearly time to lace up your running shoes: the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend kicks off this Friday with events for just about anyone. From the dog walk on Friday to the 8K on Sunday, the weekend can be tricky to navigate. Luckily, we've published a guide with everything you need to know before you go. Happy racing!
News to Know
- Remnants of a slave ship are found in Florida: Joe Zsiga and his partner, Samuel Koury, located the Isabelita in an undisclosed location off Anclote Key, and now they want to track down past and present ancestors who may be connected to it.
- A busy weekend in Tampa could be a traffic nightmare: With a big weekend of events ahead, including the Gasparilla Distance Classic, city officials are asking drivers to prepare.
- Floridians are struggling financially: A new study from WalletHub found that Tampa, along with three other Florida hot spots, ranked among the top ten cities with the most people in financial distress.
- Democrats push to repeal the six-week abortion ban: The proposed bill from Florida Democrats, which aims to restore protections based on fetal viability—approximately 24 weeks—faces long odds.
Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll have cooler temperatures this morning in the 50s and low 60s, which won't warm up until this afternoon.
Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee:
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Things to Do this Thursday, Feb. 20
- Grab your boots and learn to line dance with line dancing lessons at Keel Farms.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Tampa
- Cost: Free
- Enjoy city lights and shops at the Night Market on Water Street.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: Water Street, Tampa
- Cost: Free
- See the McElroys: My Brother, My Brother, and Me at the Tampa Theatre.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
- Cost: $50
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.