News to Know for March 27
Mar 27, 2026
Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.Today is Friday, and were gearing up for another busy weekend in Tampa Bay. With Lightning games, live entertainment and community events on the agenda, theres no shortage of things t
o do, so consider this your friendly reminder to start planning your weekend.Good Morning Tampa Bay is streaming NOW through 10 a.m. Watch for free on your favorite mobile and streaming TV platforms.News to Know City of Treasure Island places trash bag dispensers along its beaches: Two trash bag dispensers have been added in high-traffic areas, such as Sunset Vista Park. Community wants answers after Tampa Police Assistant Chief Ruth Cate is fired with minimal explanation: The sudden removal of the Tampa Police Department's highest-ranking female officer amid allegations of retaliation is raising questions among colleagues and community members. Free groceries and health services for Hillsborough County residents on Saturday: Officials said residents will be given free groceries from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and there are no income restrictions to receive the food. Hillsborough County senior centers cooking up winning recipes: Every year, Hillsborough County Aging Services likes to tie in whats going on in the sports world with their seniors daily activities.WATCH Good Morning Tampa Bay, streaming NOW through 10 a.m.Today's Weather OutlookMeteorologist Greg Dee says to expect today to be warm and moderately humid.A little bit of patchy fog is possible this morning. What develops won't last long. Expect sunny skies for the majority of the morning. Temperatures in the 60s early will warm into the 80s this afternoon. There will be a slight chance of a pop-up shower this afternoon.Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee: March 27 2026 WX AMHere are the current traffic conditions across Tampa BaySusan Solves ItA Bankrate analysis found hidden homeownership costs average more than $21,000 a year, underscoring the need to budget beyond the purchase price. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises factoring in recurring expenses like insurance, utilities, taxes, and maintenance when budgeting for a home, and getting a home inspection. Susan Solves It: Hidden Home CostsLightning RecapThe Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime last night.Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Anthony Cirelli and Corey Perry both scored, and Charle-Edouard DAstous had two assists. Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 15 saves. Tampa Bay improved to 4-0-2 in the last six games.Things to Do this Friday, March 27 Sample tequila and rum cocktails while voting for your favorites in a head-to-head tasting competition. When: 6 p.m. Where: The Dan Cost: $85 Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl as part of a special outdoor movie series. When: 8 p.m. Where: Tampa Theatre Cost: Free Explore a rooftop art exhibition featuring works by artist Keya Tama. When: 8 p.m. Where: The Tampa EDITION Cost: Free Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.
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