Riverfest Kicks Off, Police Chief's Decision, Execution, Arrest & Music Loss

0:00It's April 30th. Tampa Bay News today starts now. AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Tampa's gearing up for the 10th annual River Fest this weekend, hitting Saturday and Sunday with free fun, like live music, local eats, a lantern, parade, and even a weener dog parade. It's a solid tradition turning 10, perfect for getting out and vibing with the community. Shifting to police drama, new docs show why Tampa's police chief asked assistant chief Ruth Kate last month. She missed key meetings and pushed back on. New firearms policies leading to her termination. That news hits hard amid bigger cases, like a man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step needs to death almost 50 years ago. Now slated as Florida's six execution of 2026, set for this Thursday evening. On the arrest front, cops nabbed an old smart driver, wanted for a tarp and springs hidden run that badly hurt a motorcycleist, closing that chapter quick. And in music world losses,

1:00country legend David Allen Koeh, who penned, take this job and shove it, pasted 86 as confirmed by his. Wife another icon gone, leaving tracks that still resonate. Stay tuned for more from the Bay.