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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new nonprofit group, Tampa Bay Ferries Alliance (TBFA), formed last month with the mission of bringing year-round ferry service to Tampa Bay. “We’ve grown to the point where ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — A man in his early 20s was bitten in the lower leg by a shark near Bean Point on the north end of Anna Maria Island on Sunday, according to the West Manatee Fire Rescue ...

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 ...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Good Neighbors is a food bank in Pinellas County that serves Tampa Bay. They serve fresh produce, frozen foods, shelf-stable foods, and more. However, founder Heather Brooke said ...

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 ...

Here is information about tours at Spectrum Bay News 9. Tours are given on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. At least six people for a tour, but no more than 20 (organized groups such as school classes, church ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers reached a tentative deal on a state budget agreement Sunday night. House and Senate leaders have today to continue debating the budget now on the table with the ...

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 ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., is holding its 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa this week. It will be the first time the group has hosted the event in Tampa, and more than 50,000 of its ...

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 ...