Tampa, FL news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Tampa, FL on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Water restrictions stay as Tampa Bay reservoir rises. Also: Driver charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal U.S. 41 crash, Florida troopers say; Rays face Guardians in ALCS Game 2 on Tuesday, October 13, trailing 0-1 in the series. Weather: Expect clear skies, 71 to 81°F, no rain and winds up to 7 mph this morning.
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- Driver charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal U.S. 41 crash, Florida troopers say.Patch
- Driver arrested after a hit-and-run in St. Petersburg that killed a scooter rider.Tampa Bay Times
- Tampa officers and a suspect were hurt when a patrol vehicle struck them during an arrest.ABC7 WWSB
Events & going out
- USF Homecoming events run October 12–17, open to the Tampa Bay community.University of South Florida
- Craft and fall festivals fill Tampa and St. Pete weekend event listings.Axios
- Weekend picks include bigfoot, botanicals and a big birthday around Tampa Bay.WUSF
- Tampa's biggest Oktoberfest celebration is rescheduled to Halloween weekend.That's So Tampa
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Sports
- Rays face Guardians in ALCS Game 2 on Tuesday, October 13, trailing 0-1 in the series.WESH
- Buccaneers play at the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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