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

Some patchy fog will be possible early tomorrow morning, but sunshine will quickly return.

Highs will be in the upper 70s with light winds.

Temperatures will fall to the 50s at night with summer upper 40s possible north.

	Highs: Upper 70s Lows: Upper 50s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. 'Categorically false': County pushes back against the Rays' claims and demands a decision
In a letter sent and made public today by Chairwoman Kathleen Peters, she asked the team to put in writing whether they plan to move forward with the project or terminate the deal.

2. FEMA extends deadline to file claims for hurricanes Helene, Milton
If your property sustained damage from the hurricanes, here's what you need to know about applying for financial relief.

• St. Pete Beach small business still taking hit after hurricanes
• Florida Politics: Ashley Moody, Vern Buchanan demand more answers behind FEMA discrimination against hurricane victims

3. Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump
In court papers, prosecutors said the Justice Department's position "is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.”

4. Biden pardons two Minnesota turkeys, Peach and Blossom, ahead of Thanksgiving, in last time leading holiday tradition as president
The tradition – which has roots dating back to the Civil War but is believed to have begun in earnest in 1947 and cemented during George H.W. Bush’s presidency – is typically filled with a lighthearted spirit and a fair share of jokes. This year was no exception. 

4. Active weather pattern could impact Thanksgiving travel this week
Here's a day-by-day nationwide breakdown of what to expect if you're heading out of town for Thanksgiving.

• AAA predicts 4.1 million Floridians to drive for Thanksgiving as gas prices rise
• DOT’s automatic refund rule in effect for first time this holiday travel season

More Things to Know

• GAME NIGHT | The Tampa Bay Lightning, coming off a 4-2 loss Saturday night to the Dallas Stars at Amalie Arena, are back on home ice tonight for a matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bolts enter play with a 10-7-2 record, while Columbus is 12-9. The puck drops at 7 p.m. 


• HOLIDAYS EVENTS | The holiday season is here, which means there are plenty of festive events across Tampa Bay for people of all ages to enjoy. From theme parks to zoos and aquariums, many local attractions have much to offer.


• TOW TO GO | AAA is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, expecting to respond to more than 570,000 calls from drivers with car trouble. Beginning on Wednesday, The Auto Club Group will also launch its free ‘Tow to Go’ service, which is aimed at preventing impaired driving.