With Subtropical Storm Theta out over the Atlantic, the 2020 Hurricane Season breaks the record for the most storms in one season with 29. This year has also seen the most storms make landfall with 12. Still Tropical Storm Eta continues to move into the Gulf of Mexico, already bringing some wind and rain from the outer bands into the Bay area. Watches and warnings were dropped for Tampa Bay after the storm moved slightly west. For the very latest from the National Hurricane Center and 10 Tampa Bay keep an eye on the Dove Hurricane Guide.

Another 3,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the state total to 847,821 with 17,179 Floridians dying from coronavirus. The Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Call Center is 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.

Can residents of long-term care facilities join their families for the holidays? They can under new state rules but must be screened, not tested, for symptoms before returning to the facilities. If a resident does have symptoms they must quarantine. Many groups are concerned over residents being allowed back in without testing.

If you’re worried about porch pirates the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has a new program to keep those purchases safe. Operation Pinch-A-Grinch will allow you to ship packages right to HCSO district sites for pickup directly from deputies. The completely free program runs through December 21st, but will be closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

It was not a good Sunday for the Bucs, losing for the second time this season to the Saints 38-3. Tom Brady was intercepted three times while Drew Brees threw four touchdowns. That puts the Saints in first place. The Bucs will take on the Carolina Panthers Sunday at 1 pm on the road.

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