Good evening, Tampa Bay. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
It will be another warm Saturday with highs in the mid 80s.
Expect a chance of a shower in inland areas in the afternoon, but most stay dry.
We will see partly sunny skies with a southeast wind, except for a sea breeze in the afternoon.
Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night with partly cloudy skies.
Highs: 86
Lows: 69
Rain Coverage: 10%
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Today’s Big Stories
BREAKING NEWS
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and is facing charges in the death of one of the missing two USF students.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hisham Abugharbieh was taken into custody Friday after barricading himself in a home in the Lake Forest subdivision at the intersection of Bruce B. Downs and Lake Forest Drive.
The comments come from a preliminary feedback memo released by the county attorney’s office.
Authorities said the body of one of the missing students, Zamil Limon, was found Friday morning. Authorities said Limon and Abugharbieh were roommates. Authorities did not say how Limon died. Read More →
1. Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran’s foreign minister
President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan, the White House said Friday, just hours after Iran’s top diplomat headed to the South Asian nation where officials have been trying to get the United States and Iran to convene for a second round of ceasefire negotiations.
2. TGH and Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s thumb prosthesis surgery provides relief for arthritis patients
A Lakeland woman has become one of the first patients for a new type of hand surgery.
3. Pirro says Justice Department is dropping criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The move potentially clears the path for President Donald Trump’s nominee, Kevin Warsh, to be confirmed to succeed Powell, whose term as chair ends May 15.
4. SpaceX to use Falcon Heavy to launch VIASAT satellite
The rarely seen Falcon Heavy is expected to send up the ViaSat-3 F3 mission from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, stated SpaceX.
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Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow
RAYS HOST TWINS | The Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game homestand tonight against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.
GREEN THUMB FESTIVAL | The City of St. Petersburg will host the 40th Annual Green Thumb Festival on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Walter Fuller Park. After 40 years, the festival has grown into one of the largest gardening and environmental events in the Tampa Bay area. The free, family-friendly event brings together more than 120 garden, plant, and flower vendors and exhibitors. For more information, click here.
JOB FAIR | The School District of Manatee County is actively recruiting for 200 openings and inviting the community to connect directly with opportunities at its Job Fair tomorrow at Manatee Technical College on State Road 70 from 9 a.m. to noon.
BTS IN TAMPA | Fans are enjoying the BTS merch over at Raymond James Stadium early. Tampa Bay Boulevard will be closed in front of Raymond James Stadium. The site will be open daily for fans to shop ahead of the band’s world tour performances. Here’s what you need to know.
FLORIDA INSPIRES
The city of Tampa recently recognized Tennis for Fun co-founder Judy Moore for all her efforts in providing an adaptive sport to families with disabilities.
Spectrum Bay News 9’s Roy De Jesus has more in this week’s Florida Inspires story.