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

We will see mostly sunny skies on Saturday with a breezy northwest wind.

Highs will range from the low 70s at the coast to the upper 70s inland.

Temperatures drop to the upper 50s for overnight lows around Tampa Bay with 40s for the Nature Coast.

Highs: 74

Lows: 58

Rain Coverage: 0% 

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Today's Big Stories

1. 3 people die, 1 injured in small plane crash near major South Florida highway
The Cessna 310 crashed around 10:20 a.m., apparently because of mechnical issues, authorities said. The plane was headed to Tallahassee International Airport, the FAA said.

2. After months of repairs, Rowdies return to hurricane-damaged Al Lang Stadium
It’s been a race to the finish, but the Tampa Bay Rowdies will be back inside hurricane-damaged Al Lang Stadium just in time for the first match of their 50th anniversary season.

3. U.S. stocks jump in another manic day as Wall Street closes a chaotic and historic week
The S&P 500 rose 1.8% Friday after veering between gains and losses, closing a historic week full of monstrous swings

4. Construction firm says more youth needed as labor shortage looms
A Florida contractor says times have been tough due to a looming labor shortage in the construction industry, which has been exacerbated by struggles to recruit younger workers.

5. Advocates using Black Maternal Health week as way to educate, reduce deadly disparities
Black Maternal Health week runs from April 11 to April 17. The week-long campaign was founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

6. Hillsborough County family learns to cultivate their garden and save money on groceries
While creating their backyard garden was pricey, Lynette Crawford believes it will eventually lower the family’s grocery bill.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a family of six is paying about $1,980 a month for food — about $320 per month more than four years ago. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

  • TRAFFIC NOTES | Looking ahead to Monday, daytime closures start in a very busy area of Pasco County — State Road 54 and US 41. FDOT is making road repairs there through the end of May. Lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in both diretions of 54 just west of 41, so give yourself extra time through that area. And in north Polk County, construction continues on U.S. 98 to widen the road to four lanes. That is from Socrum Loop to the Pasco County line. The speed limit is down to 45 mph during the project. Overnight lane closures are expected as well.

  • BOLTS HOST RED WINGS | The Tampa Bay Lightning play host tonight to the Detroit Red Wings, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. After an off day tomorrow, the Bolts host the Buffalo Sabres Sunday at 6 p.m. at Amalie Arena..

  • CLEARWATER SAND FESTIVAL | The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival has returned on Clearwater Beach. Running from April 11-27, the festival features the work of 17 professional sand sculptors. Learn more in tonight's On The Town report.

  • EASTER 2025 EVENT GUIDE | From photo ops with the Easter Bunny to egg hunts, there are several events lined up across Tampa Bay for Easter. Take a look at our event guide to see what's happening in your area.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Friday, April 11

  • Chinese 125% tariff on U.S. imports comes into effect
  • Passover – a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt begins this evening and runs through Sunday.
  • The Masters golf at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia - the first major of the year - continues with the third and penultimate round
  • NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four championship game
  • Record Store Day, 18th annual international celebration of independent record stores, featuring in-store shows and exclusive releases from artists
  • Final day of NBA regular season (Sunday)

Florida Inspires

 

Moffitt's Arts in Medicine provides healing through music

At Tampa’s Moffitt Cancer Center, the Arts in Medicine program is providing a different kind of healing to the patients. Cancer patient Everett Paul Cole found out what makes this treatment special.