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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Clear skies through Thursday morning will lead to some more cold temperatures, just a bit milder compared to Wednesday morning.

Lows in the 30s and 40s will be common.

Sunny skies will set the area up for highs in the mid 70s.

Highs: 75

Lows: 51

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Ybor City crash suspect faces new charges
Silas Sampson, 22, was in court Wednesday, where it was announced he is now charged with three counts each of fleeing to elude causing serious bodily injury and reckless driving causing serious bodily injury.

2. House returns for vote to end government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
House lawmakers will make a long-awaited return to the nation’s capital on Wednesday after nearly eight weeks away to potentially put an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.

3. Drivers getting around ‘mysterious’ St. Pete lane closure
There’s a lane closure in a busy area of downtown St. Petersburg that drivers have been dealing with for months – but they aren’t sure what the closure is for.

4. House Democrats release Jeffrey Epstein emails discussing Trump
Emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday shed more light on President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late convicted sex offender. 

5. ‘Intense’ space weather postpones Blue Origin launch of NASA’s Mars mission
Blue Origin has run into a bit of bad luck when it comes to weather as its second attempt to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE mission has been canceled.

6. U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb to nearly 4 cents per penny and the 1-cent valuation becomes somewhat obsolete.

7. USF makes its debut on College Football Playoff bracket
The University of South Florida, at 7-2, came in at No. 12 in the bracket, representing the American Athletic Conference and the highest regarded Group of 5 team.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

HOLIDAY RECIPES | As the holiday season approaches, the festive aromas of classic favorites will soon fill the air. View our Holiday Recipe Guide for food ideas to add to your Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts this year, which includes traditional staples, Chef’s Kitchen recipes and how to prep and properly thaw a turkey.

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ART CONTEST | Hillsborough County Solid Waste’s Third Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest is accepting submissions through Nov. 30, with the theme “Small Acts, Big Impact — Show how everyday choices help reduce waste at home and in your community.” Students in third grade through 12th grade are encouraged to enter. Students must attend an elementary, middle or high school or be home-schooled in Hillsborough County to be eligible to enter.

ATTRACTIONS | Walt Disney World’s International Food Wine & Festival at EPCOT is in full swing. The popular event will run through Nov. 22. Guests can enjoy over 35 global marketplaces around the park, including new additions as well as some classic favorites. Here is what to expect at this year’s festival.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT | The Tampa Museum of Art’s Holiday Shopping Event is being held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shop unique gifts made by local artists and vendors. The Harrod Family Museum Store will offer a selection of jewelry, books, home accessories, stationery and children’s items.

National Notes

Thursday, Nov. 13

26th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards celebrating Latin music, broadcast on Univision and ViX. Bad Bunny leads the nominations with 12.
Forbes Magazine publishes annual list of America’s Best Companies
10th anniversary of Paris terror attacks/ Commemoration ceremonies for the Paris terrorist attacks
CPI data released * Figures published last month said that U.S. CPI rose by 3% in the year to September, up from 2.9% in the year to August

Tom Arthur’s favorite subjects for pictures these days are his grandchildren. But in another time, his pictures were less about love, and more about war.