Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Consider heading to the beach if you have the day off. There will be a good amount of sunshine through the day with temperatures warming into the low 80s.

Tomorrow's Forecast

 Lows: 60s
Highs: 80s
Afternoon sea breeze

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Today's Big Stories

1. USF Says May 2021 Commencement Will Be In-Person At Tropicana Field
The university's president said a number of safety guidelines will be in place, including that graduating students will not be allowed to walk across the stage. Students must register by April 5.

2. AAA: Increasing Optimism, Decreasing Supply Behind Gas Price Hike
Investors are optimistic that gasoline demand is going to go up, thanks to vaccinations against COVID-19 becoming more widespread. We've broken down gas prices across the Bay Area as well as Central Florida.

3. Tampa To Honor Fallen Officer Tuesday And The Public is Invited to Pay Respects
The service for Officer Jesse Madsen will include full honors, including a 21-gun salute, a playing of Taps, a riderless horse, a flyover, a flag-folder presentation and a last radio call.

4. 2 Charged in Assault of Capitol Officer Brian Sicknick, Who Died After Riot
U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer's death.

5. Biden Touts "Giant Goals" of 100 Million Vaccine Doses, Checks in Next 10 Days, Names Sperling "Relief Czar"
The massive stimulus package will require “fastidious oversight” in order to distribute the funds efficiently and equitably, Biden said, adding that Sperling will serve as “a source of accountability” for the federal government.

6. Fauci: Trump Should Urge His Followers to Get Vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci implored former President Donald Trump to urge his supporters to get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing polling numbers that suggest Trump supporters are less likely to get vaccinated.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tuesday

  • WONDERING ABOUT YOUR STIMULUS CHECK? The IRS has a tool so you can check the status. We explain it here.
  • RAYS SPRING TRAINING: The Tampa Bay Rays, 4-9 in Spring Training entering play Monday, host the Baltimore Orioles at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • NATIONAL NOTES FOR TUESDAY
  • President Biden visits Delaware County, Pennsylvania as part of tour to 'amplify the American Rescue Plan.'
  • Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visit Denver as part of tour to 'amplify the American Rescue Plan.'
  • Vice President Harris addresses the UN's Commission on the Status of Women.
  • Jury selection continues for Derek Chauvin's trial for the death of George Floyd.
  • The House Appropriations Committee holds a virtual hearing on "The Role of FEMA and Emergency Management in COVID-19 Response."
March 14, 2021 marks one year since Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the nursing home lockdown. The difficult decision was made to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19, and experts say the move likely saved countless lives.