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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Expect partly to mostly sunny skies on Wednesday with winds out of the east to northeast.

Highs will top off in the low to mid 80s in the afternoon.

Despite warmer temperatures, humidity will remain relatively low. 

Low temperatures will fall to the low to mid 60s around Tampa Bay with some 50s north.



Highs: 84

Lows: 64

Rain Coverage: 0% 




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Today’s Big Stories

1. Election Day Tuesday: Races in Polk, Manatee and Pinellas counties

It’s Election Day across Polk, Manatee and Pinellas counties. Here’s what you need to know for those county races.

2. Shutdown now tied for longest in U.S. history; Trump says no SNAP benefits until government reopens

As the government shutdown stretched into its 35th day, tying the record for the longest in U.S. history, the Senate failed again to pass a stopgap federal funding bill today.

3. Amid SNAP pause, emergency food distribution event set in Manatee County on Tuesday

The Food Bank of Manatee is hosting an emergency drive-thru food distribution event this evening to help those affected by the pause in SNAP benefits.

4. 6-year-old killed in Tampa pedestrian-vehicle crash, sheriff’s office says

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said a 6-year-old died after being hit by a car this morning. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Mohr Road and Sheldon Road in Tampa. 

5. Sarasota County deputy shoots man after altercation, sheriff’s office says

There was a large deputy presence at the Saratoga Place community today after the sheriff’s office says one of its deputies shot someone.

6. Early introduction drops peanut allergies in children nationwide, research says

In October, a new study released findings showing this practice over 10 years has dropped the peanut allergy rates in kids by 43%. 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow



TAMPA TRAFFIC ALERT | The outside southbound lane and the sidewalk of South MacDill Avenue will be closed between West San Jose Street and West Palmira Avenue while the Tampa Water Department continues to work on a more permanent repair following earlier work to repair a water main break. The lane and sidewalk closure will occur from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day until the work has been completed. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by Friday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.


DISASTER RECOVERY WEBINAR | The city of St. Petersburg invites residents, small landlords, and community stakeholders to a public webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and learn about Sunrise St. Pete, the city’s disaster recovery program. The program will provide assistance for repairing and rebuilding homes and reimbursing disaster-related expenses to help residents restore their homes, prevent long-term displacement, and maintain safe, resilient housing. Register to attend a session here. 


CITRUS DIABETES PROGRAM | The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) will offer a diabetes program, Prevent2T Curriculum, to help address and prevent Citrus County’s diabetes rates. Classes will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at DOH-Citrus’ main location, at 3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461. Email Carmen.Hernandez@flhealth.gov, or call (352)-513-6072 for more information.

National Notes

Wednesday, Nov. 5


U.S. Supreme Court hears challenges to President Trump’s tariffs 10am ET
1st anniversary of Donald Trump winning second non-consecutive presidential term
America Business Forum, with President Trump and Argentine President Milei among speakers
Eric and Lara Trump speak at Turning Point USA tour stop in Alabama 7:30p
Department of the Treasury quarterly refunding announcement 8:30am
UK’s Prince William and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend Earthshot Prize ceremony in Brazil
Supermoon’ visible, taking place when the moon is near its closest approach, or perigee, to Earth. In the third of four supermoons this year, the moon comes to within 222,055 miles of Earth, reaching its full lunar phase Thursday, and is visible in the Northern Hemisphere beside the newly discovered Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet.
The Hollywood Reporter’s 32nd Next Generation issue published, profiling 35 of the year’s brightest leaders aged 35 and under ‘who one day will run the entertainment industry’

Faith Piper is the ESE Resource teacher at Myakka City Elementary. (Spectrum News/Jorja Roman)

Faith Piper has been a teacher for 12 years. She has spent the last seven years at Myakka City Elementary School.

She is the ESE resource teacher. Initially, she taught general education but quickly found her passion was teaching students who need a little extra help.