Jun 24, 2026
Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.Today is Wednesday, June 24, and on this day in 1983, the space shuttle Challenger safely landed after mission STS-7, carrying America's first woman in space. Sally Ride, a physicist and astronaut, was not only America's first woman in space but also the youngest American to fly in space at age 32. Ride's historic mission took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 18.Good Morning Tampa Bay is streaming NOW through 10 a.m. Watch for free on your favorite mobile and streaming TV platforms.News to Know Recall effort targets three Fort Meade city leaders after data center approval: A group of community members is attempting to recall three Fort Meade city leaders months after the City Commission approved a controversial data center project that divided the community. Medical experts warn caregivers to be cautious after 3-year-old died after being found in parked car: The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office confirmed the child's death but has not released details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this time, no charges have been files. St. Pete Beach's Corey Avenue sees real comeback 2 years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton: New businesses are opening on historic Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach, replacing the "for lease" signs that lined the street in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Man arrested for breaking Tax Collector computer over 'logic' portion of driving test: CPD: An Oldsmar man was arrested on Monday after he became angry over the Logic Test portion of a driving exam and damaged a Tax Collectors Office computer, officials said.WATCH Good Morning Tampa Bay, streaming NOW through 10 a.m.Today's Weather OutlookHigh humidity this morning. Meteorologist Greg Dee says high moisture levels are due to a front that will linger over our area today and tomorrow.Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee: June 24, 2026 WX AMHere are the current traffic conditions across Tampa BaySusan Solves IAuthorities are warning drivers about scam text messages claiming unpaid tickets, tolls, or parking fees that try to pressure victims into clicking fraudulent links and sharing personal information. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises drivers to ignore suspicious payment demands, avoid clicking unsolicited links, and verify any alleged violation directly through the official agency before taking action. Susan Solves It: Traffic Ticket ScamThings to Do this Wednesday, June 24 Watch Dirty Dancing on the big screen at Lower Deck and enjoy an outdoor movie night by the water. When: 8 p.m. Where: Lower Deck Cost: Free Create your own mosaic glass artwork during a hands-on workshop and learn the basics of mosaic design. When: 6 p.m. Where: Keel Farms Cost: $65 Stretch and move through an all-levels yoga class at The Commons in Midtown Tampa. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Midtown Tampa Commons Cost: $13.50 ...read more read less
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