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.

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Cooler and drier air continues to move in behind a cold front.

This will allow low temperatures Thursday morning to drop into the 40s and low 50s.

With sunshine and dry air, expect highs to reach the upper 70s to some low 80s.
 

Highs: 79

Lows: 60

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Florida starts redistricting talks on Congressional map in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis is reaffirming Florida’s goal to redraw its congressional maps. He provided a potential special session timeline of March, April, and May.

2. U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years during Thanksgiving week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.

3. December’s ‘Cold Moon’ will be the final supermoon of the year
It reaches peak illumination at 6:14 p.m. tonight, but it will be visible and appear full to the naked eye during the next couple nights. 

4. Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled over possible metal fragments
The FDA said that the various shredded cheeses were recalled by Great Lakes Cheese Co. The cheese products are sold under private store-brand labels at several retailers, including Target, Walmart and Aldi.

5. Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 travel-ban nations
The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops.

6. Strawberry season starting on a high note with record-breaking acreage planted, UF/IFAS Extension says
The University of Florida’s IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Office reports more than 15,000 acres of strawberries planted. It’s due to demand and high usage of strawberry acreage.

 

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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

TRAFFIC ALERT | All lanes of North Himes Avenue  closed between West Beach Street and West St Conrad Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs are in place. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is still expected by 4 p.m. Saturday.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING | The Lealman community will come together tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual Lealman Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. It will be held at the Lealman Neighborhood Community Park, located at 3800 55th Ave N. It is free and will feature a variety of festive activities for all ages.

HOLIDAY EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS | The holiday season is in full swing, which means there are plenty of festive events across Tampa Bay and Orlando for people of all ages to enjoy. From theme parks to zoos and aquariums, many local attractions have much to offer.

National Notes

Friday, Dec. 5

President Trump attends soccer’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Movie nominees announced for Critics Choice awards
U.S. Supreme Court meets in private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review
Propstore annual film and TV memorabilia auction