PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Army Corps of Engineers and Pinellas County signed an agreement Friday that ended an 11-year standoff over beach renourishment. The agreement means the corps will now go ...

Patients will continue to receive the care they know and expect from BayCare without interruption and are encouraged to keep all scheduled appointments and procedures.

A look back at some of the biggest storms over the past 20 years, plus what you can do to stay prepared this season.

GULFPORT, Fla. — As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, Gulfport officials are ramping up efforts to ensure dozens of boaters who live on their vessels in Boca Ciega Bay are prepared. The Gulfport ...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — After students leave their final day of school Thursday, Cross Bayou Elementary school in Pinellas Park will permanently close. Teachers and parents worked hard to make their ...

The city of Sarasota wrapped up a two for one project, improving both the new pass channel and lido beach at the same time.

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session for lawmakers to discuss property tax relief for Floridians. During a news conference Wednesday in Tampa, DeSantis said he is issuing a ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The city’s water department is increasing patrols in areas with a high number of water violations and places with a concentration of high-water users. Since the Southwest Florida Water ...

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — After nearly half a century in the classroom, one Pinellas County teacher is saying goodbye. Susan Adams is retiring after 46 years with the district and is the last original staff ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Coastal communities have come a long way since hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, but recovery is still a work in progress — including for businesses. This Memorial Day ...

BALTIMORE (AP) — Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the AL East-leading Tampa ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Spectrum Bay News 9 is recognizing four amazing students from across the Tampa Bay area. Each Spectrum Scholar receives a $1,000 scholarship. Today, we’re featuring Varun Kumar, who just ...