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.

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Thursday will start cool with plenty of sunshine and light winds.

Highs will reach the mid 80s in the afternoon.

With dry air still in place, temperatures will drop quickly Thursday night with lows in the mid 60s around Tampa Bay and in the 50s inland. 

High: 85 Low: 66 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Police: Suspect in Lake Wales shooting investigation dies in standoff
The suspect who was involved in a shooting investigation that left a woman and her three children dead has died after a standoff with police, officials with the Lake Wales Police Department said Wednesday.

2. SpaceX to send more than 50 Starlink satellites into orbit
At 3:31 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 4, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 to send 56 Starlink satellites into orbit.

3. Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

4. Police: Shooting inside Atlanta building leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
Police said in an email that they were actively searching for the suspect and any additional victims. The four injured people were taken to a hospital for treatment and the fourth person was pronounced dead at the scene.

5. Bill to crack down on illegal immigration heads to Gov. DeSantis' desk
A bill characterized by supporters as the strongest, state-led anti-illegal immigration measures now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis after passing the Florida House by a 83-36 vote on Tuesday.

6. U.S. approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
The Food and Drug Administration decision makes GSK’s shot, called Arexvy, the first of several potential vaccines in the pipeline for RSV to be licensed anywhere.

7. Tampa Bay Times: After sitting on donations for homeless, St. Petersburg plans to use them
After stockpiling thousands of dollars donated to help St. Petersburg’s homeless population, the city says it is putting together a plan to use all of the money over the next several months.
 

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• RAYS UP: The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight, hoping for another win after a 4-1 game last night. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. at Tropicana Field.

• TAMPA TRAFFIC ALERT: East 4th Avenue is closed between North 24th Street and North 25th Street as the Tampa Water Department fixes a water main break. 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 Friday at 5 p.m., weather permitting.

• GAS PRICES: Florida's average gas prices continue its downward trend today, reported AAA. The Sunshine State's average gas price today is at $3.62 per gallon, a one-cent drop from the day before, according to AAA. Find the cheapeast gas prices in the Bay area.

           
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Thursday, May 4

• Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims 
• National Day of Prayer, events including Congressional observance in Washington, DC, and National Prayer Gathering broadcast 
• Star Wars Day
• Carrie Fisher honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Star Wars Day