No images? Click here What's a pirate without their booty?📿If there's one thing we know about Gasparilla, it's that you can never have too many beads. I mean, did you really go to Gasparilla if you don't have a neck full of hardware? If you're looking for some more unique beads to top off your outfit — we're talking pirate ships and 3D medallions of José Gaspar's face — we have a list of where to find them. The Deeper Dive: Hang onto those beadsDon't get rid of those beads once the parade is over. The Florida Aquarium is offering a 50% discount for admission for every 5-gallon bucket of beads dropped off. It's all part of an effort to keep beads out of the bay, where they can be eaten by wildlife. 1. 'We need to know why': Tampa family questions retention pond murder: St. Pete Police arrested a man for the murder of 42-year-old Jamie Hobdy after he was found in a retention pond days after he was reported missing in December. 2. Lakeland NAACP responds to Florida's rejection of AP African American Studies course: "We're here to let the governor know that we want African American history, we want African American studies entwined throughout American history curriculum throughout the state of Florida." 📚 3. Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren asks for his job back in a letter to DeSantis: A federal judge ruled DeSantis had violated both the U.S. and Florida constitutions in removing Warren from office. 📝 4. New rules proposed by FWC for Skyway Fishing Pier amid seabird deaths: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they are trying to minimize the number of seabirds entangled in fishing gear. 🦆🎣 5. Tampa man continues winning streak on 'Jeopardy!': Troy Meyer's win on Wednesday solidified his spot in the upcoming Tournament of Champions. ❓🏆 FROM GRANT GILMOREEarly risers this morning will be greeted with relatively mild conditions, with temps in the low 60s as we wait for the cold front to eventually push through Tampa Bay. The drier air moving in will clear the clouds, but temperatures will struggle to climb today, with temps likely staying in the upper 50s and low 60s all day despite mostly sunny skies. WATCHTonight on 10 Tampa Bay 8 p.m. Young Sheldon 8:30 p.m. Ghosts 9 p.m. So Help Me Todd 10 p.m. FBI 11 p.m. 10 Tampa Bay Nightside |