Tampa, FL news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Tampa, FL on 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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Pinellas parents are reacting to news of five school closures.Tampa Bay 28 · Oct 14, 6:41 PM
The TPO approved a road plan near the planned Rays stadium, though traffic questions persist.Tampa Bay 28 · Oct 14, 5:10 PM
Friday to Sunday, October 16-18: a guide to things to do around Tampa this weekend.WiLD 94.1 · Oct 14, 9:58 AM

News & local government

Tampa voters could change the city's constitution in March; here is how the process works.Creative Loafing Tampa · Oct 14, 4:55 PM

Safety & emergencies

A former FSU football player is accused of leading troopers on a 150 mph chase in Tampa.wtsp.com · Oct 14, 11:51 AM
A Tampa woman was charged in a $2 million Treasury check theft scheme, the U.S. DOJ said.Patch · Oct 14, 11:03 AM
A man was cleared in the fatal shooting of a Tampa DJ after a plea in a separate case.Tampa Bay Times · Oct 14, 4:41 PM

Food & drink

Food and drink events across Tampa Bay run October 15-22, including Wines of Spain.Creative Loafing Tampa · Oct 14, 10:48 AM

Business & new openings

584 acres of Polk County citrus groves are heading to auction.Tampa Bay 28 · Oct 14, 6:10 PM
Several USF startups, faculty, staff and an alumna are 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Award finalists.University of South Florida · Oct 13, 11:58 AM

Sports

A guide to watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Pittsburgh Steelers.wtsp.com · Oct 14, 11:27 AM
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in ALCS Game 2, evening the series.Carroll Broadcasting Company · Oct 14, 8:02 AM
The Rangers ended the Lightning's win streak with a 4-1 victory.Bay News 9 · Oct 13, 11:48 PM

Community & volunteering

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking holiday food donations for Tampa Bay families.1290 WJNO · Oct 14, 9:30 AM

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