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

Some patchy light fog will be possible in the morning, then some sun will return with clouds increasing in the afternoon.

Highs will range from the upper 70s at the coast to the low 80s inland.

A stray sprinkle or shower will be possible in the afternoon, but most stay dry. 

Lows will fall to the low to mid 60s overnight as a cold front moves through. 

Highs: 82

Lows: 64

Rain Coverage: 10% 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Four missing boaters found safe after boat capsized
Coast Guard officials located a missing boat and its four occupants this afternoon, about 24 hours after the boaters left dock. 

2. Impaired drivers can get free tow over Thanksgiving weekend, AAA says
AAA is once again offering its Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the road over the holiday weekend.

3. Florida redistricting committee to meet in 2 weeks following DeSantis’ ‘stay tuned’ social post
Florida is one of several states looking at potentially redrawing its congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of next year’s elections.

4. U.S. push for Russia-Ukraine peace deal gains momentum as attacks on Kyiv kill 7
A renewed U.S. push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is gathering momentum, although some of the key issues remain unresolved, officials said Tuesday.

5. Blue Origin renews permit to dump 500k gallons of wastewater daily into Indian River
Blue Origin is renewing an agreement with Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to be allowed to dump about 500,000 gallons of industrial wastewater into the Indian River.

6. ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show
Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

LIGHTNING VS. FLAMES | The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Calgary Flames as the Lightning seek to extend a three-game win streak. Wednesday’s matchup is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Tampa Bay has a 13-7-2 record overall and a 7-5-0 record on its home ice. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

TURKEY TROT CELEBRATION | Celebrate the evening before the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot races with live music, concessions, games, and more. This event will also benefit the Homeless Empowerment Program with a sock donation. Festivities kick off on Nov. 26 at BayCare Ballpark from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes revised GDP data for the third quarter of 2025, after last month’s advance data
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report – Initial Claims

Melissa Spencer made a career change 18 years ago and has never looked back. She was in accounting but then she went back to school to become a teacher. (Spectrum News)

Melissa Spencer made a career change 18 years ago and has never looked back. She was in accounting but then she went back to school to become a teacher.Â