Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It will be warm and partly sunny for today with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Winds will be out of the east to northeast at 10 to 20 mph.
A stray sprinkle is possible in the afternoon, but the vast majority of the area will be dry.
Lows fall to near 70 at night.
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Around Tampa Bay
1. City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and guard against any further harm to Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton.
2. Gibsonton resident concerned about paying rent after home damaged in storms
As homeowners repair their properties from damages left behind from back-to-back hurricanes, some are seeking help to pay next month’s rent.
3. Suspect charged after explosive devices found at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Law enforcement officials say they have arrested a man who put two explosive devices inside Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa a month ago.
4. Free rides for voters across Tampa Bay and Central Florida on Election Day
Some ride services across Tampa Bay and Central Florida are offering voters free rides on Election Day!
5. Hurricane recovery involves a job search for some hospitality workers
A number of Tampa Bay restaurants were left shuttered after Hurricanes Helene and Milton - some temporarily, and others longer term.
Around the Nation
2. Trump is already making false claims about the election in Pennsylvania. Officials say it’s secure.
3. Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower
4. Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot
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Quote of the Day
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday he expects 8,000 North Korea forces to be deployed to Russia’s front line in its battle with Ukraine in the coming days.
Blinken said the troops are currently being trained in the Kursk region of Russia, where they are learning how to operate artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles and to clear trenches.