Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
It will be mostly sunny and dry for today with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Winds will be out of the north to northeast at 10 to 15 mph with occasional higher gusts.
Lows will fall to the mid 60s around Tampa at night with some low to mid 50s north.
Highs: 87
Lows: 65
Rain Coverage: 0%
Check your hour-by-hour forecast here | Share your weather photos
Around Tampa Bay
1. Tampa WOW! second public meeting today
The 250-foot observation wheel, dubbed Tampa WOW!, would be built on the parking lot between Port Tampa Bay and the Florida Aquarium.
2. SNAP benefits may stop for millions of Floridians, if the government shutdown continues in November
The ongoing government shutdown may soon have a direct impact on 42 million people, including 2.8 million Floridians, receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
3. Activists encourage voter turnout, urge focus as legal case of former Tampa City Council candidate unfolds
As early voting begins for Tampa’s District 5 City Council runoff, community activists are encouraging residents to stay focused on the election and avoid distractions amid the ongoing legal troubles of former candidate Elvis Piggott.
4. Roser Food Pantry, still struggling after hurricanes, in need of donations
The Roser Church Food Pantry has been struggling to bounce back following last year’s hurricanes.
5. New wrong way prevention technology coming to the Selmon Expressway
Drivers on the Selmon Expressway will soon see new signs and markings designed to stop wrong way drivers.
Around the Nation
1. Party leaders on both sides show no signs of backing down as shutdown enters 4th week
2. SpaceX to launch Spanish communications satellite Thursday
3. Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s trial date set in case over fight with truck driver
Quote of the Day
The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago.
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the change Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting.