Red Bull Cliff Diving in St. Pete Pier

0:00The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is dropping into the St. Pete Peer on June 5th and 6th for its only U.S. stop this year, and it's the first time ever in Florida. 24 of the world's top athletes will launch from platforms towering 70 feet for women and 90 feet for men right into Tampa Bay. It's all free for the public, turning the peer into a massive stage where high-flying dives meet the skyline. These pros execute flips and twists in just three seconds of freefall, hitting speeds up to 53 miles per hour before slicing the water with, perfect control. Organizers are buzzing about St. Pete's waterfront vibe, making it ideal for the show. U.S. divers like Kaley Arnett, Lisa Faulkner, and James Lyckinstein are stepping up. Lyckinstein even made history last year by becoming the first. American man to win on home soil in Boston. The crowd energy there blew him away, and now with this being the lone domestic event, he's pumped to build on that momentum for fans.

1:01Judges score everything from execution and sink to artistic flair. Raining champs, Rianne and Iflin and Gary Hunt, lead the pack, ready to defend their crowns. If you're near Tampa Bay, this is your shot to catch extreme action of close before bounces overseas. That's the story for today. Don't have a Bay news today, driven by AI.