SUMMARY: Florida will soon hold two special elections to replace congressmen, while Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a successor for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of State. Rep. Matt Gaetz, nominated for Attorney General, has resigned his seat. DeSantis is tasked with scheduling the special elections. Rubio’s term lasts until 2029, giving the appointee time to prepare for re-election. Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, is a potential candidate, supported by Sen. Rick Scott and endorsed by Gaetz. Both Gaetz and Rep. Mike Waltz represent safe Republican districts.

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SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Rays have announced they will play next season at Steinbrenner Field while repairs are made to Tropicana Field, which sustained damage from Hurricane Milton. Fans in Tampa expressed excitement, wishing the arrangement would last longer than one season, emphasizing the convenience of the new location. They noted that attendance may improve due to the easier access compared to the Trop, which they feel is outdated. Meanwhile, St. Petersburg’s Mayor Ken Welch mentioned ongoing discussions for a potential future at Tropicana Field and the possibility of a new stadium in the Gas Plant District.

After Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays home stadium, the question of where they would play in 2025 …

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Noah Bergen from Fox 35 discusses Tropical Storm Sarah, currently at 40 mph, which may approach hurricane status by Friday. The storm’s track is uncertain, with potential impacts varying from a hurricane to a depression depending on its path along the Honduran coastline. It’s expected to move into the Gulf by Monday, possibly causing tropical development south of a certain latitude. Remnants of Sarah could merge with a cold front, leading to severe weather across parts of Florida by next Wednesday. While a hurricane threat is diminished, rain and potential wind from Sarah’s remnants are still possible.

FOX 35’s Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren has the latest update from the National Hurricane Center on Tropical Storm Sara. See the latest track and what the models are suggesting for impacts to Florida towards the middle of next week.

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