Good morning from the ABC Action News team.
It may be rainy today, but the weekend weather in Tampa was mostly sunny as runners and walkers from all over took on the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Established in 1978, the nonprofit raises funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. The races now welcome over 29,000 when all events are combined, and $6 million has been donated.
News to Know
- An accident in Polk County ends in tragedy: Police said 4-year-old Chosen Morris passed away after he accidentally shot himself at his home in Davenport.
- Half marathon winners talk to ABC Action News: Grant Colligan came in first place during the Gasparilla Distance Classic on Sunday, while Trevor Wysong came in shortly after.
- The Academy Prep Center of Tampa gets a special delivery: For weeks, sixth-graders at the school had practiced tap in socks and bare feet, but then the Straz Center for the Performing Arts showed up with the gift of tap shoes.
- A farmers market makes a difference through fresh food: The Lealman Farmers Market is open one Sunday a month and provides fresh food to those with limited access to grocery stores.
Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Greg Dee says to expect a rainy and chilly start to your day. Not only will we have temperatures in the 50s and 60s, but moderate to light rain will impact just about everyone in the area.
Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee:
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Things to Do this Monday, Feb. 24
- Watch this year's Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Short at the Tampa Theatre.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
- Cost: $12
- Play a game of Jukebox Bingo at Keel Farms.
- When: 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 202 W Thonotosassa Road, Plant City
- Cost: Free
- Visit giraffes, elephants, penguins and more at ZooTampa.
- When: 9:30 a.m.
- Where: 1101 W Sligh Avenue, Tampa
- Cost: $50
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.