Good morning from the ABC Action News team.
Today is the big day. Tuesday night, ABC Action News Listens is hosting the State of Insurance Town Hall, which will bring five insurance experts into your community to answer your questions this hurricane season. Viewers have shared with us about their sky-high premiums for years, which were put to the test last hurricane season when many were left by their insurance with nothing to help rebuild. If this sounds all too familiar, tune in to our town hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. on ABC Action News Plus.
News to Know
- Florida lawmakers pass a final budget: After over a month of delays, lawmakers passed their final state budget, avoiding a government shutdown in the process.
- An anonymous Treasure Island worker pens a bold letter: The letter calls out a group of community members who have scrutinized the work city employees have been doing since Hurricane Helene.
- Florida insurance experts answer your questions: ABC Action News Listens is bringing you the State of Insurance Town Hall this hurricane season.
- Hanging out with the Bellamy Brothers: The duo from Pasco County recorded “Let Your Love Flow," which hit number one in 1976 on the Billboard Hot 100—the rest is history.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Ally Blake says we'll have another toasty start to the day, with morning lows in the 70s and 80s. Heat index values will be close to 100 degrees, and scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and evening over the next few days.
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Things to Do this June 17
- Have fun at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as the adorable capybaras make their return for a summer of splashes and snuggles.
- When: 11 a.m.
- Where: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
- Cost: $59.95
- Rock out with the electrifying energy of BABYMETAL as they bring their unique sound to The Yuengling Center.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa
- Cost: $26
- Dive into the world of aquatic-inspired masterpieces at the "Splash" summer art show at the Syd Entel Galleries.
- When: 9:30 a.m.
- Where: 247 Main Street, Safety Harbor
- Cost: $25
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.