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Helicopters will spray for dengue mosquitoes over St. Pete and Clearwater, possibly this week

Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Hillsborough towing caps could rise: commissioners hear industry's request for higher rates and a $25 fuel surcharge

Tow operators want Hillsborough to raise the cap on police-ordered and private-property tows, with a basic car hookup going from $160 to $185. Commissioners get the report Wednesday.

Rays are going to the World Series: Brewers next, with Games 3, 4 and 5 at the Trop

Yandy Díaz backed up his guarantee as the Rays beat Cleveland 7-3 to win the pennant. The World Series starts Friday in Milwaukee, and St. Pete hosts Games 3-5 Oct. 26-28.

Early voting opens today across Tampa Bay: dates, sites and what to bring

Early voting runs through Nov. 1 in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota and through Oct. 31 in Pasco. Hernando and Citrus start Thursday. Bring photo and signature ID; mail ballot requests are due Oct. 22.

Rays one win from the World Series: ALCS Game 6 tonight at the Trop, with time, TV, tickets and parking

The Rays lead Cleveland 3-2 and can clinch their third World Series trip with a win at 8:08 p.m. Monday. Freddy Peralta starts, parking is prepaid only and gates open at 5 p.m.

Waymo drops its waitlist in Tampa: anyone can now hail a driverless ride

Six weeks after launching to invited riders, Waymo opened its Tampa robotaxi service to the public on Oct. 14. Here's where the cars go, how to ride and what to know before you hail one.