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.

Your Weather Planner

We will see clear skies on Friday with highs near 80.

Expect winds out of the northeast to north at 10 mph.

Humidity stays low and skies will be mainly clear into tonight.

Some patchy fog will be possible early Saturday morning.

 

Highs: 79

Lows: 60

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Judge: No bond for suspect in fatal Ybor City crash
The man accused of losing control of his speeding car and crashing into a group of Ybor City pedestrians, killing four, will not receive bond.

2. States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said today that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people, though it still could take up to a week for some to receive their delayed aid.

3. Treatment center says FSU’s Pritchard has completed ‘intensive rehabilitation’ after gunshot to head
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is ready to move “onto the next stage of his recovery” after completing 34 days of intensive rehabilitation, Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville posted on Facebook today.

4. Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization.

5. Manatees munch on lettuce while rehab home grows around them at ZooTampa
ZooTampa’s construction continues at the Manatee rescue and rehabilitation center with plans to open in spring of 2026.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

TAMPA TRAFFIC ALERT | The westbound lane on West Country Club Drive will close between North Ola Avenue and Country Club Place while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by Friday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m.
THE BIG CLEANUP CLEARWATER | The city of Clearwater, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, will be hosting the fifth annual Big Cleanup Clearwater, a citywide effort aimed at maintaining the beauty of Clearwater’s streets, beaches and waterways. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Bay Esplanade beach access point. Register to vounteer here.
WINTER WONDER WHARF | Sparkman Wharf is bringing the holiday spirit back with Winter Wonder Wharf, a festive waterfront celebration for all ages. The highlight of the evening is the lighting of Sparkman Wharf’s 30-foot Christmas tree, which officially dazzles and shines at 7 p.m. Learn more about what to expect.
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.

 

National Notes

Friday, Nov. 14

UK’s King Charles celebrates 77th birthday
Thriller based on Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man’ released in theaters
2025 NHL Global Series Sweden games, presented by Fastenal; Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, in a two-game series
Third ‘Now You See Me’ film released in theaters
U.S. Supreme Court meets in private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review

Work is moving along on the Orange Belt Trail in Pasco County.

It’s a planned multi-use trail that will connect with other trails from Trinity to Trilby.

It’s named for the old Orange Belt Railroad, which ran from St. Petersburg through Pasco County in the 1800s.