TAMPA, Fla. — A cold front on the way could bring overnight temperatures to the 30s during the early part of the week.
Counties are once again preparing to open up cold weather shelters for people in need of a warm place to sleep.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
These shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22, 23 and 24, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
- Amazing Love Ministries
- Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
- The Portico
MANATEE COUNTY
Manatee County will open cold shelters on Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24.
- Salvation Army
- Check-in begins at 6 p.m.
- Under One Roof
- This women-only facility will open its doors at 2:45 p.m.
Transportation to both locations will be available through Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) at 2:30 p.m. from Turning Points, located at 701 17th Ave. W. in Bradenton. Turning Points will also be open to provide warmth and coffee during the cold weather.
PASCO COUNTY
Pasco County will open cold shelters Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24. The shelters will open at 6 p.m. each day and close at 10 a.m. the following day.
- Shady Hills Mission Chapel
- First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills
PINELLAS COUNTY
Cold night shelters in Pinellas County will be open Monday night, Feb. 23, the Homeless Leadership Alliance has announced. The shelters will be open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The following cold weather shelters are available to adult men and women:…