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 breezy day on Wednesday with high in the low 80s.

Expect a few late day showers to develop, so have the rain gear handy just in case.

Winds will gust over 25 mph at times. 

Lows on Wednesday night fall to the upper 60s. 

High: 82

Low: 67

Rain Coverage: 40%  

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Today's Big Stories

1. DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacy.

2. Police: Louisville shooter bought gun a week ago, body cam footage to be released Tuesday
The bank employee who opened fire at his Louisville workplace targeted specific people with the rifle he bought legally a week earlier, Louisville Metro Police said Tuesday.

3. Manhattan DA Bragg sues GOP Rep. Jordan over interference in Trump case
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a lawsuit against House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio in an effort to block congressional Republicans from meddling in his office's ongoing criminal case against former President Donald Trump.

4.  Biden calls Texas judge’s abortion pill ruling ‘completely out of bounds’
Biden’s comments about the ruling issued last week by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of his predecessor, Donald Trump, come one day after the Justice Department appealed the decision, calling it "extraordinary and unprecedented."

5. Two killed, four injured in five-vehicle crash in Polk County
Two people were killed Tuesday morning in a five-vehicle crash in the Four Corners area of unincorporated Davenport.

6. A+ Teacher inspires students to stay active
Krys Kolbe has been teaching physical education at St. Joseph Catholic School for 23 years. In her role as athletic director, she’s helping students reach their goals in the classroom and on the field.

7. Tampa Bay Times: Cyberattack on Oldsmar’s water supply never happened, official says
It’s been more than two years since Oldsmar, the small city on the Pinellas-Hillsborough county line, became the center of an international news story, after authorities said someone remotely accessed a computer in the city’s water treatment plant and tried to contaminate the water supply.

 

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

  • THRESHERS DOLLAR TUESDAY RETURNS: The Clearwater Threshers Dollar Tuesday event is back this evening featuring $1 hot dogs, 16 oz. fountain sodas, 12 oz. domestic drafts (21+), peanuts, popcorn, chips and ice cream sandwiches. $1 berm tickets are also available. View details here.
  • TAMPA TRAFFIC: The eastbound outer lane of West Bay to Bay Boulevard is closed between South Clark Avenue and South Grady Avenue as the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. There will be barricades and signs in the area to help reroute traffic. The work is expected to be completed with a return to normal traffic patterns by tomorrow at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
  • GAS PRICES: For a third day in a row, Florida's average gas prices remain the same today, according to AAA. The Sunshine State's average gas price today is $3.58 per gallon, the same as the last two days, according to AAA. To find the cheapest gas prices in the Bay area, click here.

           
           NATIONAL NOTES        

          Wednesday, April. 12

  • President Biden continues visit to Northern Ireland and Ireland. 
  • Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes and economic forecast published 2pm ET. 
  • Court hearing for man charged with attacking Paul Pelosi with hammer noon ET.

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Puppies named after Taylor Swift songs to be available for adoption in Tampa Bay

Puppies named after Taylor Swift songs Betty, Karma, Marjorie and Willow will soon be available for adoption at SPCA Tampa Bay.