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

The warm and dry weather pattern continues across the area.

Easterly winds will increase. The winds will be strong enough to prevent the sea breeze from forming. So coastal areas and beaches will be warmer on Saturday.

Dry air will be situated in the Atlantic east of Florida. So the east winds will tap into the dry air, keeping the humidity comfortable. 

Skies will be partly cloudy.

For the Gulf, small craft should exercise caution.

High: 88 Low: 69 Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. New Gateway Expressway now open in Pinellas County
The new Gateway Expressway opened in Pinellas County on Friday afternoon, according to FDOT. For the first time, drivers have new connections between U.S. 19, the Bayside Bridge and Interstate 275.

2. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee today
Bob Graham, the late U.S. senator and two-term Florida governor, will lie in state at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum today in Tallahassee.

3. King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced today.

4. St. Pete police: 11-year-old boy dies after being shot by brother, 14
St. Pete police said an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed by his 14-year-old brother in what authorities said was an accident.

5. Live Updates: Cross-examination of ex-National Enquirer publisher ends
The Donald Trump hush money trial is under way, the first criminal case against a former president in U.S. history. Witness testimony resumed today.

6. 5 injured after high-speed chase along I-4 in Polk County
A high-speed chase along Interstate 4 ended with a multi-vehicle crash that injured five people, officials with the Florida Highway Patrol said this morning.

7. Formerly homeless, low-income residents get new start at St. Pete complex
Before the new Innovare apartments on the edge of downtown St. Pete could even host its grand opening celebration today, every unit was accounted for.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTES: Manatee Avenue will be closed tomorrow in downtown Bradenton starting at 1 p.m. for the annual De Soto Grand Parade, which starts at 7:30 p.m. During the parade, the Green Bridge southbound from Palmetto will also be closed. Meanwhile, on Sunday night, the westbound I-4 ramp to I-275 northbound will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday. Drivers can detour by using Exit 45-A.

• RAYS IN CHICAGO: The Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game series tonight against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Rays enter play with a 13-13 record, four games behind the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees in the AL East. Zach Eflin will get the start for Tampa, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 p.m.

• ST. PETE ITALIAN FEST: It's all things Italian at the St. Pete Pier. Mouthwatering Italian cuisine and the vibrant culture of Italy, right here in St. Pete. Music and dancing will also be part of the festivities. It's set for tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. View more information on St. Pete Italian Fest.

• WATER CONSERVATION EXPO: Pinellas County Utilities is celebrating Earth Week with an expo to provide North Pinellas residents with valuable water conservation information and resources. The free, family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility, Dunn Drive, Palm Harbor. Residents interested in attending can register online at Go With The Flow: Water Conservation Expo.

• OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET: This event will be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow at several locations. Residents are invited to stop by any of the locations during to drop off their unused and expired prescription medications for safe collection and disposal - no questions asked. View more information and guidelines about Operation Medicine Cabinet.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

Saturday, April 27

• First and second couples attend White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner
• Nicole Kidman honored with AFI Life Achievement Award
• MLB World Tour Games: Astros vs. Rockies in Mexico City
• World Veterinary Day
• Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction
• Babe Ruth Day – celebrated since 1947.
• White House Correspondent’s Dinner

Sunday, April 28

• Puerto Rico Democratic Party presidential primary election
• World Economic Forum's special meeting on global collaboration, growth and energy for development
• Fashion Los Angeles Awards
• The Rolling Stones begin North American stadium tour
• G7 Environment, Climate and Energy Ministers Meeting
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on campaign trail in New York State
• International Workers Memorial Day
• National Superhero Day
• National Small Business Week
• Donald Trump Jr. speaks at MAC-PAC 'Protecting Freedom' event in Montana