Tampa, FL news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Tampa, FL on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Rays advance to World Series, face Brewers starting Oct 28. Also: Amazon is hiring more than 2,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season across the Tampa Bay region; Early voting has begun across Tampa Bay ahead of the November 3 election; check your local polling locations. Weather: Mostly clear and pleasant today with highs near 78°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Tampa Bay Rays won the AL pennant yesterday, beating Cleveland 7-3 in Game 6, and advance to the World Series against Milwaukee Brewers starting October 28.Bay News 9 · Oct 20, 7:02 AM

News & local government

Early voting has begun across Tampa Bay ahead of the November 3 election; check your local polling locations.wtsp.com · Oct 19, 10:50 PM

Events & going out

Brewers fans are traveling to Tampa to attend World Series games at Tropicana Field, finding lower ticket prices than in Milwaukee.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Oct 20, 11:49 AM

Jobs

Amazon is hiring more than 2,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season across the Tampa Bay region.Business Observer · Oct 20, 10:24 AM

Sports

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles faces scrutiny after a 1-5 start; GM Jason Licht also draws criticism for roster decisions.A to Z Sports · Oct 20, 9:18 AM

Culture & arts

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaked across the Tampa Bay sky at sunrise yesterday, visible to many residents.WFLA · Oct 20, 8:30 AM

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