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

Tuesday morning will be cloudy and somewhat humid with temps around 70 degrees.

During the day, a cold front will move through. Out ahead of the front, a few showers and possibly a thunderstorm will move through. 

Highs will be near 80 degrees.

Cooler weather comes in for Wednesday

Highs: 80

Lows: 59

Rain Coverage: 50% 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. St. Pete residents urged to conserve water, follow irrigation schedules
Officials are asking residents to conserve water due to the lack of recent rain. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has issued a Phase 1 Water Shortage Order that includes St. Petersburg.

2. Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan ‘looks better’ with revisions but work continues
Ukraine’s president spoke optimistically today about the progress of revising the Trump administration’s peace plan, saying “it looks better” and the work will continue during talks on how to end Russia’s nearly four-year war.

3. Tight race comes down to runoff for Winter Haven City Council seat
After a close race in the general election, two candidates will have a runoff tomorrow. Matthew Crowley and Chad Davis are running for Winter Haven’s City Council Seat 4. The two were separated by about 300 votes in the November election.

4. Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

5. Lu Sells starts No Limits Social Club for special needs adults
Lu Sells saw the need for special needs adults to have social and volunteer activities and started an organization to provide those things.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

TRAFFIC NOTES | Starting tonight, the southbound I-275 entrance to I-4 eastbound will be closing in downtown Tampa. This is from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday. Drivers can access I-4 by using Exit 45-A to Jefferson Street. This is for ongoing work on the downtown Tampa interchange. Meanwhile, on I-275 in Pinellas County this week, the express lane from 4th Street to Gandy Boulevard will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through Thursday. Drivers can use the regular lanes instead.

BOLTS THIS WEEK | The Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of seven straight games, have three matchups this week. The Bolts visit the New York Rangers tomorrow night (7 p.m.) and return to Benchmark International Arena for games Thursday (against the Pittsburgh Penguins) and Saturday (against the Rangers). The puck drops at 7 p.m. for both of those games.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS | The Manatee County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the county’s administration building (1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton). The meeting will be streamed on Spectrum Channel 644. The Polk County Board of Commissioners will also meet at 9 a.m. at its administration building (330 W. Church St., Bartow).

National Notes

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
U.S. Supreme Court hears appeal regarding states’ investigative subpoenas
50 Cent’s docuseries about Diddy premieres on Netflix

Senate Bill 48 is a proposal that would require all Florida local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family neighborhoods, advanced after winning unanimous approval in the Senate Community Affairs Committee.

If passed, the bill would mandate that cities and counties permit ADUs — including garage apartments, backyard cottages, and in-law suites — in areas traditionally restricted to single-family homes.