The polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm for today’s elections. If you are heading to the polls to vote in person, a record turnout is being predicted so give yourself plenty of time. A good example is the number of voters in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties where some 60% of voters have already cast their ballots. For additional information on your polling place and other questions please check the Tampa Bay Voting Guide.
Powerful Hurricane Eta is in the Caribbean, tying the record for most storms set in 2005. As of this morning’s report from the National Hurricane Center winds were at 150 mph, making Eta a Category 4 storm. The Dove Hurricane Guide is online with updated information from the National Hurricane Center and 10 Tampa Bay.
Another 4,561 positive cases for Monday’s COVID-19 bringing the new state total of 812,063. 16,834 Floridians have now died from the virus Hillsborough county leads the state with 48,925. cases What you need to know about COVID-19 from WDUV is available online 24/7 for the latest news and updates. The Florida Department of Health also has the COVID-19 Call Center open 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121. You can also reach them by email at covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours.
It was closer than expected, but the Bucs beat the Giants last night in Monday Night Football. They’re now 6-2 on the year and next up, the Bucs are home at Raymond James Stadium against Sunday night at 8:20 pm with limited attendance allowed.
It will most likely not be a full house for Tampa’s 2021 Super Bowl. Raymond James Stadium can hold 65,890 fans but most stadiums have stayed at 20% capacity during the pandemic. The NFL has not made a firm decision on crowd capacity for the big game in Tampa yet but would like to see around 20,00 fans on February 7th.
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