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 day for Wednesday with highs near 90 inland and low to mid 80s at the coast.

Skies will be partly to mostly sunny with a slim chance of a late day pop-up shower along the sea breeze.

Temperatures fall to near 70 overnight. 

High: 88 Low: 71 Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Florida's 6-week abortion ban to take effect Wednesday
Florida’s six-week abortion ban will take effect tomorrow, replacing an existing law that allows abortions up to 15 weeks across the state.

2. USF officials monitoring as protests grow on campus
A group of protesters resumed demonstrations today at the University of South Florida after three people were arrested and police cleared them off campus.

• 'The University of Florida is not a daycare:' Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters

3. Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service as the retail giant has struggled to find success with the offerings. Several locations in the Tampa Bay area will be affected.

4. Live Updates: Judge holds Trump in contempt for violating gag order
Judge Juan Merchan has found former President Donald Trump in contempt for violating the gag order preventing him from discussing witnesses in the hush money trial against him.

5. Run-off election to be decided in Haines City
Voters in Haines City are heading to the polls for a run-off election. They'll decide who will be the next city commissioner. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

6. St. Petersburg Museum of History to host trolley tours
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is starting trolley tours around the city on May 4. The tour will go to historic spots in St. Pete using trolleys from Star Trolley.

7. Program collecting pictures for veterans in Tampa Bay area
Program Manager for Warm My Walls at Seniors in Service Pam Plager said the pictures collected will go to 25 veterans who recently moved to permanent housing.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TAMPA LANE CLOSURE: The inside northbound lane on North 22nd Street will be closed between East 4th Avenue and East 5th Avenue while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with rerouting and traffic flow. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. View all road closures on the City of Tampa's website.

• TINY DROP IN GAS PRICES: The Sunshine State saw another small drop to its average gas prices, stated AAA on Tuesday. Florida's average gas price on Tuesday is $3.57 per gallon, a penny less from the day before. The national average price of gas on Tuesday is $3.66 per gallon, the same as the previous day, according to AAA. View the cheapest gas prices in the Tampa Bay area.


• MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY: The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) advises residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Pasco County. Eastern equine encephalitis virus was detected in a group of sick emus. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. Pasco County Mosquito Control and DOH-Pasco continue surveillance and prevention efforts. DOH-Pasco reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure. Learn more on the DOH-Pasco website.


• WATER SAFETY CONFERENCE: To kick off National Water Safety Month, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, the Juvenile Welfare Board, and the City of St. Petersburg Aquatics will be hosting a conference to raise awareness to parents and caregivers on water safety and drowning prevention. Local experts will be on hand to discuss how easily these tragedies can happen, the dangerous effects of water submersion, the importance of knowing CPR, and resources for preventing these incidents. The conference will be held at  E.H. McLin Pool on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Wednesday, May 1

• Interest Rate Decision
• Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
• Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on 'The Current Readiness of the Joint Force' 2pm/ on Navy and Marine Corps Investment Programs 4:30pm
• Donald Trump on Campaign Trail in Wisconsin and Michigan- Will Have Remarks
• Court Hearing in U.s. Government's Antitrust Suit Against Google, Accusing Tech Company of Abusing Power to Stem Competition 9:30am
• Court Hearing for Steve Bannon, Charged with Fraud in 'We Build the Wall' Scheme  2:15pm
• Vice President Harris Discusses 'Stakes of the Election for Reproductive Freedom' in Florida