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
It will be another mostly cloudy day for Friday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Expect a few more peeks of sun compared to Thursday.
We will still have a few isolated showers, particularly as you go south.
Lows will fall to the mid to upper 60s at night.
Highs: 84
Lows: 67
Rain Coverage: 20%
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A strong cold front will come through late Sunday and into Monday morning, bringing well below normal temperatures.
A few showers will be possible late Sunday ahead of a cold front. Showers will clear the area by mid-morning on Monday, then winds will pick up out of the northwest.
Winds could gust over 30 mph at times during the day on Monday, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph Monday night and into Tuesday.
The chilly north to northwest wind will keep highs in the 60s on Monday.
Temperatures will continue to drop Monday night. Read more…
Today’s Big Stories
1. Tampa, Orlando, Miami among airports cutting flights during shutdown
Tampa International Airport has been added to the list, along with airports in Orlando and Miami, of 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers.
2. Tampa, St. Pete OK funding for new ‘Tampa Bay Ferry’
Both the city of St. Pete and the city of Tampa voted today on their part of an agreement that would secure a new cross bay ferry service, with each city giving its approval.
3. SNAP recipients to receive 65% of food assistance, but payments may be delayed for weeks, California AG says
The federal government said that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will receive 65% of their typical assistance in November — and not 50% as the U.S. Department of Agriculture originally projected.
4. Bay area businesses experience increase in small wedding requests
Smaller weddings became more frequent starting with the pandemic — but years later, the trend is continuing.
5. Jerry Demings is running for governor. He sat down with Spectrum News to explain why
Since Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor in the Sunshine State, many are wondering why he wants Florida’s top job. He sits down with Spectrum News 13’s Ybeth Bruzual to share his thoughts.
6. Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday.
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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow
PLANT CITY TRAFFIC ALERT | This week, SR 39 traffic will shift west and be reduced to one lane each way between Sparkman Road and Kilgore Road through the Trapnell Road intersection in Plant City. Over the coming months, drivers may experience traffic delays and congestion on SR 39 as crews build the new northbound concrete roadway. Travel lanes through the intersection (eastbound/westbound Trapnell Road) will remain open to traffic during this phase of construction, along with maintaining driveway and emergency vehicle access.
BOLTS IN VEGAS | The Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of five straight games, look to continue their streak with a matchup tonight at the Vegas Golden Knights. The Bolts are 6-5-2, and the Knights are 7-2-3. The puck drops at 10 p.m. Tampa Bay returns home Saturday night for a clash with the Washington Capitals.
CAREER GLOW UP JOB FAIR | The city of Tampa is turning up the spotlight on local talent this Friday with its inaugural Career Glow Up Job Fair, a hiring event designed to help residents shine, connect, and land meaningful work. The free event runs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 7, at the City Center at Hanna Avenue, 2555 E. Hanna Ave. Job seekers can expect dozens of employers, instant hiring opportunities, live music, complimentary lunch (with advanced registration), giveaways, and a featured “Career Glow Bar,” including free professional headshots, a resume workshop, and interview coaching. Register here.
TAMPA GREEK FESTIVAL | The annual Tampa Greek Food Festival returns this weekend, starting Friday, Nov. 7 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W. Swann Avenue. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live music, dance performances, and more. Get more information on the festival here.
National Notes
Friday, Nov. 7
21st annual New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), featuring over 200 comedians performing in over 100 shows at venues. Lineup includes Louis C.K., Margaret Cho, Alex Edelman, the Basement Yard, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson, Chris Fleming, Pete Holmes, Morgan Jay, Ismo, Ryan Long, Nurse John, Yohay Sponder and Trevor Wallace, plus a ‘Strangers With Candy’ reunion with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris.
Forbes Magazine publishes annual list of America’s Best Small Cap Companies
Black Music Honors 10th Anniversary broadcast event
First monographic exhibition at The Guggenheim Museum
After seeing an increase in the number of people surrendering their pets over the last month due to financial issues, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is reminding residents of the various programs they offer to help people and their pets through hard times.