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 They noted that attendance may improve due to the easier access compared to the Trop, which they feel is outdated.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: The weekend weather in Florida is expected to be pleasant as a cold front brings cool temperatures and clear skies. Currently, tropical storm Sarah is causing catastrophic flooding in Honduras, with up to four feet of rain leading to mudslides and potential loss of life. Sarah will dissipate by early next week, bringing remnants and rain to Florida but in a less severe form. Wednesday may see some heavy storms, warranting a weather impact day. Overall, conditions will improve with humidity dropping and temperatures around 70-80 degrees, marking the end of hurricane season for Florida.

Tropical Storm Sara is expected to bring dangerous, life-threatening flooding, rainfall, and potentially mudslides to parts of Central America over the next several days. It’s then expected to dissipate as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico, though the remnants will bring some rainy weather to Florida next week.

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