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

Pleasant weather continues through Thursday. The day will start off rather comfortable with temperatures ranging from the mid 50s north to low 60s around Tampa. 

The sun will shine through the afternoon, so don't forget your stylish sun hat when heading out and about! Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s during the day. 

Breezy conditions will continue all day. While this will be nice for kite surfing, boaters will be dealing with choppy waters. Just use caution when heading out. 

Highs: Mid 80s Lows: 50s & Low 60s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories 

1. Florida Senate gives approval to DeSantis' congressional redistricting map 24-15
The measure will now move on to the Florida House, and if it is approved there, it would land on DeSantis' desk for his approval.

2. Nikki Fried sues Biden administration over prohibiting medical marijuana users from buying guns
Fried said said that this discrimination is unique to medical marijuana patients, and not any other patient who has legal prescriptions for other medications

3. Netflix aims to curtail password sharing, considers ads
The streaming company's stock was down as much as 37% midday Wednesday.

4. Specialist weighs in on math textbooks being rejected
The Florida Department of Education announced changes happening for the upcoming school year for math textbook publishers.

5. Life sentence for man guilty in Tampa bus driver fatal stabbing
Justin McGriff was found guilty of first degree murder last month after he was captured on surveillance video inside the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Bus walking behind the driver, Thomas Dunn, then plunging a knife into his neck.

6. Pinellas Park police officer shot in arm; suspect in custody
Pinellas Park officer Jacob Derr is recovering after being shot in the arm Tuesday night after an exchange with a suspect at a gas station.

7. War in Ukraine

• Live Updates: Biden to announce more military aid for Ukraine as Russian offensive intensifies, official says

• More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since invasion began, outpacing U.N. estimates
  
  

8. Judge says Georgia voters can challenge Marjorie Taylor Greene's reelection run
The challenge filed last month with the Georgia secretary of state’s office alleges that Greene helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021 riot that disrupted Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• RAYS GAME MOVED UP: This evening's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs has been moved up to 6:30 p.m. because of inclement weather expected in Chicago. The original time was 7:40 p.m. The Rays won last night's game, 6-5.

• FARM SHARE: Tomorrow, Farm Share will be distributing food to food-insecure Floridians with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. They will be providing fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. Distributions are drive-thru only to ensure safety due to COVID-19. Those who attend must wear a mask and arrive in a car with a trunk or cargo bed. The food will be distributed from 9 a.m. until supplies last. Location: 15029 14th St., Dade City, Fla. 33523

• CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL: Visit Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival will announce their partnership and kick off the festival’s 17th annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival tomorrow. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay, Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers and Anthony Devon George, president of the Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival along with and other local dignitaries will be at the event. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. Location: Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center, PNC Building, 201 N Franklin St #102, Tampa, FL 33602.

• NATIONAL NOTES:
  • Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 96^th birthday.
  • President Biden participates in DNC fundraisers in Portland and Seattle.
  • Former president Barack Obama speaks on disinformation and challenges to democracy.
  • 60th anniversary of the Seattle Space Needle.
  • Latin American Music Awards held in Las Vegas.

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