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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The humidity will be relatively low for tomorrow with highs in the low 90s. 

With drier air in place, rain chances will be very low with only a slim chance of a passing shower.

Overnight lows will fall to the mid 70s with some near 70 north and inland. 

Highs: 92 Lows: 75 Rain Coverage: 10%

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Today's Big Stories

1. Ocala woman found guilty of manslaughter in neighbor's 2023 shooting death
The jury deliberated Friday after closing arguments wrapped up in the trial of Susan Lorincz of Ocala, who faces charges of manslaughter in the death of her neighbor Ajike “Aj” Owens.

2. U.S.-Mexico border apprehensions fall to lowest level since 2020
Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border saw a significant decline last month, falling to the lowest level in nearly four years.

3. Poll finds higher voter enthusiasm since Harris became the nominee
Democrats and Republicans are both more likely to vote for their respective favored candidates in November’s election by Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, according to the latest American Identity Poll from Ipsos and Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship released today.

• U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris

4. Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent’s commission
Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent? You can no longer take it for granted that a seller will cover the cost of your agent’s commission.

• Florida real estate agents brace for a major shift in the way they do business

5. New SunRunner station coming to the heart of downtown St. Pete
A new SunRunner stop is coming to the heart of downtown St. Pete, stretching the rapid transit line further east.

6. Early voting ends this weekend in the Bay area
Florida’s primary election is Tuesday and there's only a couple days left to avoid the lines on Election Day.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTES: Crews tonight will start rolling closures on the Selmon Extension and Gandy Boulevard. This is for maintenance work happening between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers may see roadblocks for up to 15 minutes at a time. The work will be under way every night through Tuesday. In St. Pete, the I-375 westbound ramp from 5th Avenue will close Sunday night, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday. Drivers will be routed around using 16th Street and 4th Avenue.

• LIGHTNING SINGLE-GAME TICKETS: The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that single-game tickets for the 2024-25 season are now on sale. For the Lightning's full regular season schedule, click here.


• TAMPA BAY SUN TO DEBUT: The Tampa Bay Sun football club will take the pitch for the first game of its inaugural season this weekend. The Tampa Bay Sun is the Bay area’s first professional women’s soccer team and will compete in the USL Super League. For more information, check our report from this morning. 


• BEACH WATER ADVISORY: The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a water quality advisory for Ben T Davis Beach, 7740 W Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa, and for Davis Island Beach, 900 Martinique Ave. in Tampa. DOH advises against any water-related activities at the locations due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. For more information, click here.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

Saturday, Aug 17

• Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Democratic vice-presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attends campaign rally in Omaha in his home state of Nebraska * Nebraska is one of two states to award a portion its electoral votes to the winner of each Congressional district. President Joe Biden won one electoral vote from the state's 2nd Congressional District in 2020
• Hurricane Ernesto projected to hit Bermuda after affecting the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico earlier this week. Forecasts include winds of 85 mph and three to six inches of rainfall, with maximum amounts of nine inches across the island * Storm expected to move northeastward over the Atlantic
• The UK's Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue four-day private tour of Colombia at the invitation of Vice-President Francia Márquez. The tour includes visits to Bogotá, Cartagena, and Cali
• National Honeybee Day/Black Cat appreciation day/International homeless animals’ day
• World’s Championship horse show in Kentucky

Sunday, Aug 18

• CBS News 'Sunday Morning'. The network's Bob Costa interviews President Joe Biden, his first interview since dropping out of the presidential race.
• 2024 HCA TV Awards, aka Astra TV Awards, celebrating the best in TV during the past year.
• President Joe Biden returns to the White House, after spending the weekend at Camp David
• The UK's Duke and Duchess of Sussex conclude four-day private tour of Colombia at the invitation of Vice-President Francia Márquez. 
• Independent presidential candidate lawyer and author Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds campaign fundraiser in Chicago.
• Journey for Justice Alliance hosts National Racial Equity Summit 2024, on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention, with remarks from Democratic Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Johnathan Jackson, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson