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

Dry weather continues for Tuesday with mostly sunny skies.

Highs will be in the mid-80s.

A cold front will approach the area from the northwest at night.

This could bring a small chance of rain overnight.

Lows temperatures fall to the upper 60s. 

High: 86 Low: 67 Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. TECO officials targeting remaining outages in the Tampa Bay area
TECO is still expecting to have all customer power restored by Thursday of this week.

2. Where to find gas after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is opening public fuel depot locations to support residents in Milton impacted counties.

3. Flood Warnings remain in effect for Hillsborough River, Anclote River, others
After Hurricane Milton moved out of the area, a number of locations remain under flood warnings.

4. Disaster Recovery Center opens in Pinellas County
Pinellas County opened a one-stop disaster recovery center in Largo today to assist people impacted by the last two major storms.

5. NASA launches satellite to investigate Europa, Jupiter’s 'mysterious moon'
NASA's Europa Clipper mission on Monday launched a satellite to investigate Europa, Jupiter’s “mysterious moon” — a world covered in ice that scientists say could have an ocean under it.

6. Study: Children, teens more likely to develop diabetes after COVID
Children and teenagers who have COVID are 50% more likely to develop diabetes, according to a new study published today in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.

7. Knee injury ends season, college career for Gators quarterback Mertz
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a 23-17 overtime loss at Tennessee on Saturday, coach Billy Napier announced today.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• LIGHTNING VS. CANUCKS: The Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled to play the Vancouver Canucks in Tampa tomorrow night. The puck drops at 7 p.m. The Lightning, in partnership with Ticketmaster, will be offering discounted tickets to the team’s first three home games in wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, officials announced.

• HALLOWEEN EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS: Spooky season is upon us, which means there are plenty of Halloween-themed events across Tampa Bay and Orlando for people of all ages to enjoy. From theme parks to haunted houses, many local attractions have much to offer.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

Tuesday, Oct 15

• Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump participates in interview co-hosted by Bloomberg News and The Economic Club of Chicago
• First Lady Dr. Jill Biden participates in a political event in Montgomery County, Pa., on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris
• NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discuss the sun's activity and the progression of Solar Cycle 25, via press conference
• Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson publishes memoir
• New Bob Woodward book on U.S. presidency and foreign policy published
• Victoria's Secret fashion show returns to runway after five-year hiatus