Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Today in Tampa, FL (Wednesday, October 14, 2026): Pinellas school closures and weekend events in Tampa. Also: The TPO approved a road plan near the planned Rays stadium, though traffic questions persist; Friday to Sunday, October 16-18: a guide to things to do around Tampa this weekend. Weather: Clear skies and 71 to 84°F today with no rain and light winds up to 8 mph.
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Top stories
- Pinellas parents are reacting to news of five school closures.Tampa Bay 28 ·
- The TPO approved a road plan near the planned Rays stadium, though traffic questions persist.Tampa Bay 28 ·
- Friday to Sunday, October 16-18: a guide to things to do around Tampa this weekend.WiLD 94.1 ·
News & local government
- Tampa voters could change the city's constitution in March; here is how the process works.Creative Loafing Tampa ·
Safety & emergencies
- A former FSU football player is accused of leading troopers on a 150 mph chase in Tampa.wtsp.com ·
- A Tampa woman was charged in a $2 million Treasury check theft scheme, the U.S. DOJ said.Patch ·
- A man was cleared in the fatal shooting of a Tampa DJ after a plea in a separate case.Tampa Bay Times ·
Food & drink
- Food and drink events across Tampa Bay run October 15-22, including Wines of Spain.Creative Loafing Tampa ·
Business & new openings
- 584 acres of Polk County citrus groves are heading to auction.Tampa Bay 28 ·
- Several USF startups, faculty, staff and an alumna are 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Award finalists.University of South Florida ·
Sports
- A guide to watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Pittsburgh Steelers.wtsp.com ·
- The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in ALCS Game 2, evening the series.Carroll Broadcasting Company ·
- The Rangers ended the Lightning's win streak with a 4-1 victory.Bay News 9 ·
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