Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
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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Around Tampa Bay
1. Pasco Schools set to unlock AI for student use on December 1
Pasco County Schools is preparing to embrace AI technology, while also setting clear boundaries for its use.
2. PSC approves Tampa Electric rate hike
Tampa Electric customers will soon start paying more for electricity. The Florida Public Service Commission approved rate hikes this week for Tampa Electric.
3. Get the latest 2025 Tampa Bay area election results
It’s election night! Voters across the Tampa Bay area headed to the polls, taking part in several municipal elections.
4. Judge makes ruling in homeless lawsuit against St. Pete
A Pinellas County judge on Tuesday dismissed the motion for a third-party group to join a homeless lawsuit against the city of St. Petersburg.
5. Keystone residents push back against townhome development approval
A newly approved housing project in northwest Hillsborough County is stirring frustration among residents who say it will forever change the rural character of their community.
Around the Nation
1. UPS plane crashes on takeoff, 3 aboard flight to Hawaii
2. Shutdown now tied for longest in U.S. history; Trump says no SNAP benefits until government reopens
3. Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across northern Caribbean
4. Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of U.S. history, dies at 84
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City of Tampa prepares new hurricane assistance program
Quote of the Day
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore announced he is launching a commission that would explore redrawing Maryland’s congressional maps Tuesday, marking the latest move by state leaders amid a nationwide redistricting arms race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump initiated the push for GOP-led states to redistrict over the summer, seeking to prevent Democrats from regaining control of the House in 2026. Democrats would need to win at least three seats to retake control of Congress’ lower chamber.