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 partly to mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s for Tuesday.
Expect a small chance of a pop-up shower in the afternoon, but most stay dry.
Lows fall to the mid 70s at night with some 60s inland.
Highs: 85
Lows: 74
Rain Coverage: 20%
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Evan Longoria to officially retire as a Ray
Longoria, 39, will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Rays on June 7 and then officially announce his retirement.
2. Vehicle crashes into Lakeland home; 2 killed
It happened Monday afternoon on Pirates Way in Lakeland.
3. Tampa, St. Pete officials working on boat purchases to continue Cross Bay Ferry
A nearly $5 million grant would fund the purchase of two new boats.
4. U.S. and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
Stock markets rose sharply as the globe’s two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy.
5. Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
The deal could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
6. Memorial Day travel expected to break records this year
This year, 1.4 million more people are expected to travel over the Memorial Day holiday compared with 2024.
More Things to Know
Hiring Event | The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and 30+ industry partners will host a Road to Your Future transportation industry hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Higgins Hall in Tampa, Florida, located at 5225 N Himes Avenue.
Gas Prices | The state average dropped to $2.93 per gallon on Sunday, the lowest daily average price since December 2023. Sunday’s state average was 17 cents less than a week ago, 22 cents less than a month ago, and 54 cents less than this time last year.
Rays Hit the Road | The Tampa Bay Rays are off tonight before beginning a six-game road swing tomorrow night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays will play three games in Toronto, followed by three at the Miami Marlins. First pitch tomorrow night is at 7:07 p.m.
Everyday Hero
A Bay Area woman has a special passion for serving veterans.
Jeanne White does that by connecting vets with service dogs, and then helping to train them both to work together.