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.

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Clear skies for the weekend with low humidity.

Morning temperatures will be cool, in the 50s with some 40s north.

Expect a nice north breeze and low humidity.

Highs: 81 Lows: 59 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Pinellas County leaders looking for ways to help restore beaches post hurricanes
Even before the impacts of the recent hurricanes, emergency efforts to restore the beaches were ongoing.

2. Open for business: Gulfport cleans up after storms, welcomes back visitors
Gulfport was hit hard by Hurricane Helene and Milton – devastating the coastal areas – but the clean-up is underway and some businesses are opening back up. 

3. Biden to meet South Korean, Japanese leaders amid growing worries about North Korea
President Joe Biden is gathering South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for talks today amid heightened concerns about North Korea's growing military partnership with Russia and Pyongyang's stepped-up cadence of ballistic missile tests.

4. Burgum, Collins, Blanche among Trump's latest administration picks
President-elect Donald Trump announced a handful of additional selections to serve in his administration late yesterday. The picks include North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as interior secretary and former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins as veterans affairs secretary.

5. Tampa family again performing their Nutcracker twist
For the 17th straight year in Tampa, the Jansen Dance Project will present “Goin’ Nuts,” a modern-day twist on the classic “The Nutcracker” ballet.

6. Squads looking for strong finishes with bowl bids on the line
With the college football regular season winding down, bowl eligibility still remains in reach for most of Florida’s squads.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TAMPA TRAFFIC NOTES: Daily lane closures continue on West Shore Boulevard in Tampa, from San Jose Street to Sunset Boulevard. It's for utility work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue until Nov. 27. Meanwhile, there is a new closure in Dunedin. Westbond Skinner Boulevard is closed from Douglas Avenue to the Pinellas Trail. Drivers can use use Highland Avenue, Main Street and Broadway to get around it. It's for construction of a new roundabout. The closure is expected to be in place through early 2025. Avoid delays with our Real-Time Traffic Map.

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tomorrow's games include No. 22 LSU at Florida and South Florida at Charlotte. For a preview of games involving Florida teams, click here. 
  
  
• PIE ADDS SAVNNAH SERVICE: Allegiant today started service from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Georgia. The new flights will operate up to three times weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.


• UNIVERSAL MARDI GRAS: Universal Orlando guests can capture the spirit of New Orleans during Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025. Our Attractions Insider has details on the event.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

Saturday, Nov. 16

• President Joe Biden concludes his travel to Peru in Lima, today holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping 
• French President Emmanuel Macron begins six-day visit to Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
• 73rd Miss Universe competition, with contestants judged in four categories: swimsuit, evening gown, evening gown, interview, and final statement.
• U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29) continues.
• Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina televised annually by NBC on Thanksgiving Day.

• 2nd anniversary of NASA launching new moon rocket.

Sunday, Nov. 17

• President Joe Biden continues travel to Peru and Brazil in Manaus, where he becomes the first sitting president to visit the Amazon rainforest.
• Governors Awards, 15th annual ceremony from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, presenting this year's Honorary Oscars for career achievement. 
• 5th anniversary of first confirmed COVID-19 case.
• Uranus at its brightest and closest to Earth this year