Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.

Your Weather Planner

Expect a few clouds early in the morning on Tuesday as drier air comes in.

Skies will turn mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s for the afternoon.

Lows will fall to the low to mid 60s at night with some upper 50s north. 

Highs: 83

Lows: 63

Rain Coverage: 0%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. Relief efforts being prepared by Florida based team of missionaries as Hurricane Melissa moves toward Jamaica
As Hurricane Melissa continues its path toward Jamaica, help from Florida is already being planned.

2. A new fresh voice or experienced presence: Voters head to polls to pick District 5 runoff winner
The race is down to two candidates: Former city council member Thomas Scott and newcomer Naya Young.

3. St. Pete Skyline Soars: Four tallest city buildings in last 7 years
As recently as 2018, the tallest building in St. Petersburg stood 386 feet tall. It was Priatek Plaza, a 28-story skyscraper that opened in 1990 on Central Avenue.

4. Sheriff Chronister responds to internal investigation connected to academic cheating
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister responded on Monday to the recent investigation of academic cheating among multiple upper-level officers in his department.

5. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa will make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday
Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea. It’s expected to remain a powerful storm as it makes landfall in Jamaica Tuesday.

Around the Nation

1. Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

2. Lawmakers from both parties express concern about Trump strikes on vessels, warn of escalation

3. More federal workers poised to go without pay as government shutdown grinds on

4. Neutrogena recalls some makeup-removing wipes over potential contamination

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Quote of the Day

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.

Reflecting widespread public resignation, though, electoral authorities reported a turnout rate of just under 68% Sunday, among the lowest recorded since the nation’s 1983 return to democracy. Voting is compulsory in Argentina.