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

A summer-like pattern will continue into Tuesday with storms expected later in the day. 

If you're hoping to take the bike out for a spin, try to do so before 2 p.m. if you want to avoid storms. After 2 p.m., the chance for storms will increase, especially inland and away from the coast. 

Storms will continue to develop across the interior through the evening, then slowly work toward the coast after dinner. Most of the storms will taper after sunset. 

Temperatures will warm to the mid and upper 80s during the afternoon. 

Highs: Upper 80s Lows:  60s to 70s Rain Coverage: 40%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Diverging diamond interchange at I-75 and State Road 56 now open
The long-awaited diverging diamond interchange is now open at I-75 and State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. Four years after the Florida Department of Transportation first let commuters know about this change, it’s finally open. They opened it yesterday afternoon.

2. Amazon workers in NYC reject union in a reversal of fortune
Amazon warehouse workers rejected a union bid today, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

3. Lightning’s chase for another Cup begins vs. Maple Leafs
Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning understand the difficult challenge that lies ahead for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. The team’s quest for a third straight NHL title begins on the road tonight against the Auston Matthews-led Toronto Maple Leafs, who had a terrific regular season but have yet to prove they have what it takes to be successful in the playoffs.

4. Taxpayers likely to see taxes jump if Reedy Creek is dissolved, Central Florida state senators say
Three state senators said today they want residents and commercial property owners in Orange and Osceola counties to know that, under current law, their taxes would have to jump substantially if the Reedy Creek Improvement District is dissolved next year.

5. War in Ukraine

• Live Updates: 'More than a quarter' of Russia's forces 'combat ineffective,' U.K. says; Zelenskyy: 'The war will end when we win'

6. Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta
A special grand jury was selected today for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.

7. Spirit Airlines rejects takeover offer from JetBlue
Spirit Airlines’ board still supports Frontier Airlines’ $2.9 billion takeover bid for the airline, saying it determined JetBlue’s competing $3.6 billion offer isn’t a superior proposal.

8. Biden admin. to invest $3.1 billion in U.S. manufacturing of electric car batteries
The Biden administration today announced a new $3.16 billion investment in American production of electric car batteries, part of the president’s broader plan to expand the manufacturing of electric vehicles and charging networks and reduce U.S. reliance on oil.

9. Met Gala returns to traditional spot on first Monday in May
The year’s biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala, returns to its usual berth on the social calendar this year after pandemic upheaval. And if it feels like one of those what, already moments, it is.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• MELANOMA MONDAY: Dermatologists are urging you to check your skin today for Melanoma Monday, an annual reminder of the dangers of melanoma and the importance of early detection and treatment. Although melanoma is a serious diagnosis, doctors say early detection and new forms of treatment give most people great odds at a full recovery. For more information on melanoma and treatment options, visit Moffitt's Melanoma Treatment Information page here.

• VOICE OF TPA RETURNS: Tampa International Airport's Voice of TPA contest is back, after last year's successful fundraiser which resulted in more than $16,000 going to the United Way Suncoast. Like last year's contest, one lucky winner will be selected to greet passengers for the entire month of July as the voice of the airport shuttles. The winner’s voice will replace Mayor Jane Castor’s message that plays for those who are traveling. Find contest rules and additional information here.

• JOB FAIR: Tomorrow, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Human Resources team will be at the PCSO Sheriff’s Operations Center holding an on-site job fair, processing applications and answering questions about working for PCSO. The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All qualified applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment that same day. Location: 1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven. Save time and skip the line here.

• NATIONAL NOTES:
  • President Biden visits Alabama plant that manufactures missiles sent to Ukraine
  • World Press Freedom Day
  • Ohio-Indiana primary election
  • National Teacher day​