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Larry and Sarah Jones-Chambers advocate for patients and families at Tampa General Hospital

The couple advocates for patients and families at Tampa General Hospital with the Patient and Family Advisory Council.

2:02

Hillsborough County59 minutes ago

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

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HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Haitian Flag Day honored at festival in Tampa

The festival included health awareness initiatives and a city proclamation recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month.

0:19

Tampa4 hours ago

TGH staff shows a local mom how to properly install a child car seat. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Saundra Weathers)

Moms and moms-to-be get more than bibs and bottles at TGH baby shower

Tampa General Hospital hosted their annual baby shower for moms who need it most. They offered gifts and life-saving information.

2:47

Tampa1 day ago

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

This survey will be open for the public to fill out throughout the rest of 2025. (SPECTRUM FILE PHOTO)

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

Plan Hillsborough asks public to fill out Brightline survey

The survey is to better understand why potential future passengers would use Brightline to go to and from Tampa.

3:05

Tampa3 days ago

With his bike and flyers in hand, Progress Village Civic Council Vice President Sean Bell Sr. is going door to door, updating contacts and signing residents up for emergency alert systems. (Spectrum News/Fadia Patterson)

Progress Village getting storm-ready with door-to-door meetings

Many Progress Village residents, particularly seniors, are still dealing with repairs and disruptions caused by the storms.

2:12

Tampa3 days ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Louie the tuxedo cat is one of the rescues at the catnip Café and adoption lounge in Plant City. (Photo by Virginia Johnson/staff)

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

From adoption lounge to rescue: Catnip Café expands to make home for coffee, plant businesses

In addition to cats and coffee, the building is also now home to a goth plant spot and other small businesses.

1:51

Hillsborough County4 days ago

TAMPA POLIC EREPORT

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TAMPA POLIC EREPORT

TAMPA POLIC EREPORT

Tampa Police and Fire to provide annual reports to city council

Tampa Fire Rescue and TPD will update city council on Thursday as part of an annual audit and the city’s public safety master plan.

2:33

Tampa4 days ago

sidewalk work

Work on the new Green Artery begins in Tampa

It’s a planned 22-mile network of paths for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect Tampa.

2:22

Tampa4 days ago

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

Riders at Harley Davidson's Riding Academy in Brandon work on skills to pass their license endorsement class. (Spectrum News)

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

With a eye on rider safety, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month

At the Rider Academy at Harley Davidson in Brandon, a class of students learns skills and works toward their motorcycle endorsements.

1:36

Tampa5 days ago

Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Friday on all outdoor open burning in all areas of the county. (FILE IMAGE)

Hernando County rescinds countywide burn ban

The county cited recent heavy rainfall and projected weather conditions.

Tampa5 days ago

The city created the committee to review, study and make recommendations to City Council and the city of Tampa on housing, economic development, entrepreneurship and opportunities for young people. (Spectrum News image)

Tampa's Racial Reconciliation Committee to hold public meeting tonight

Tampa’s Racial Reconciliation Committee will meet again tonight as it works to come up with recommendations for city leaders.

2:09

Tampa6 days ago

VACANT TO VIBRANT

Homeowner Monet Izquierdo bought her home in Ybor four years ago. Her home is now surrounded by several vacant and boarded up homes which she says has become a safety concern. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Fadia Patterson)

VACANT TO VIBRANT

VACANT TO VIBRANT

Grassroots effort hopes to transform vacant Ybor homes into vibrant spaces

A local organization established a website and think tank to generate community input.

2:47

Tampa6 days ago

University of Tampa President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg is celebrating her first year at the university. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Dalia Dangerfield)

University of Tampa President outlines goals after first year at UTampa

UTampa's President is aiming for an 80% student graduation rate within six years. The current rate is 62%.

2:07

Tampa6 days ago

CROSS BAY FERRY

The ferry has run between St. Petersburg and Tampa since 2016 and has attracted passengers on both sides of the Bay. (Spectrum News image)

CROSS BAY FERRY

CROSS BAY FERRY

Tampa, St. Pete officials working on boat purchases to continue Cross Bay Ferry

Pinellas County officials plan to purchase two boats to continue Cross Bay Ferry service between downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa.

Tampa6 days ago

Jeanne White secures service dogs for K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Jeanne White loves providing vets with service dogs through K9 Partners for Patriots

Jeanne White provides vets with service dogs through K9 Partners for Patriots. White helps to secure donated dogs that are appropriate for each vet.

2:31

Hernando County6 days ago

FIGHTING CANCER

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FIGHTING CANCER

FIGHTING CANCER

Mother's Day extra special for a family this year after car crash revealed cancer diagnosis and treatment

The family of a woman who was diagnosed with cancer after being treated for injuries from a car crash, is celebrating in a major way this year.

3:19

Tampa1 week ago

CANCER RESEARCH

Brenda Gotlen speaks to Dr. Thomas Rutherford, the Tampa General doctor that saved her life. (Spectrum News/Erin Murray)

CANCER RESEARCH

CANCER RESEARCH

Tampa General Hospital study gives hope for ovarian cancer patients

Tampa General Hospital and USF did study on heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy and found it helped women live longer with ovarian cancer.

3:39

Tampa1 week ago

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Elizabeth Feliciano, who moved in to Casa Di Francesco last month, says that the search for a place to live out her retirement years wasn’t easy. (Spectrum News/Fadia Patterson)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Casa Di Francesco brings 140 affordable units for seniors

Blue Sky Communities, the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County are doing their part to combat homelessness.

2:56

Hillsborough County1 week ago

MOTHER'S DAY 2025

Mary Bain (center) celebrates being cancer-free with her daughters, Lisa White (left) and Edith Moore (right from center), son-in-law Damond Moore (right) and Moffitt Cancer Center oncologist Dr. Pamela Hodul (left from center). (Spectrum News)

MOTHER'S DAY 2025

MOTHER'S DAY 2025

Tampa Bay mother shares story of triumph after car crash revealed cancer diagnosis

After a stage 3 pancreatic cancer diagnosis following a car accident, Mary Bain calls her journey "a blessing."

3:18

Hillsborough County1 week ago

Nonprofit group Enterprising Latinas hosted a series of heat education sessions in Wimauma, known as

Hispanic nonprofit in Wimauma educates Spanish-speaking community about heat protections

Enterprising Latinas is hosting educational sessions about the importance of staying protected when working outdoors as summer approaches.

2:25

Hillsborough County1 week ago

The University Area CDC’s ‘Rehab to Restore Hope' initiative aims to repair existing housing stock and bring more affordable housing online. 77-year-old Veteran Glenn Johnson is the first resident of a newly renovated duplex owned by the agency. (Spectrum News)

University Area veteran secures housing through ‘Rehab to Restore Hope' initiative

The ‘Rehab to Restore Hope Initiative’ aims to repair existing housing stock and bring more affordable housing online.

3:01

Tampa1 week ago

Michelle Morton is not only a poet, she’s also a clinical mental health therapist. So, she knows how impactful spoken words and the arts can be when it comes to mental health. (Spectrum News image/Saundra Weathers)

Mental health awareness event hoping to reach the Black community with event highlighting the arts

The Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosting an event, highlighting Black community during mental health awareness month.

3:34

Tampa1 week ago

STORM PREPARATION

The Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) helps prevent river flooding by diverting the flood water captured in the reservoir around the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace. (Spectrum News image)

STORM PREPARATION

STORM PREPARATION

Major project underway to protect Tampa area from future flooding

The Southwest Florida Management District said the project will continue through hurricane season with no impacts to flood controls.

2:59

Tampa1 week ago

FARMING TECHNOLOGY

Harvest Croo's autonomous strawberry picker conducts a field trial on Wish Farms property. (Photo: Harvest Croo)

FARMING TECHNOLOGY

FARMING TECHNOLOGY

New technology helps to transform farming industry ahead of next strawberry season

The innovations at Wish Farms are making work more efficient. AI machine learning and food safety technology are helping to pick the perfect berry.

1:55

Hillsborough County1 week ago

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's Skyraider II is one of the newest aircraft being shown during Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa. (Spectrum News/Nick Popham)

New aircraft being showcased in Tampa during Special Operations Forces Week

One featured aircraft, the Sky Warden, can land in any type of condition, and help with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

2:20

Hillsborough County1 week ago

Students gather to learn about eating healthier with The United Food Bank of Plant City's F.E.E.D. program. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

Bay area food bank educates community on healthy eating with new program

The United Food Bank of Plant City's F.E.E.D. program is funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

2:09

Hillsborough County1 week ago

Linda Griffin teaches art at Bauder Elementary. (Spectrum News)

A+ Teacher helps students find a love for art

Linda Griffin is creating a canvas for her students to bring their creativity to life.

2:06

Pinellas County1 week ago

In a video posted to the department’s Facebook page, officers can be seen holding the boy over and pounding his back until he coughs up the piece of tomato. (Tampa Police)

Tampa officers save young child from choking

A Tampa child is recovering after police officers were able to save him from choking.

Hillsborough County1 week ago

Jasmine Cherry, left, and Tiffany Archibong celebrate beating cancer — and their new friendship. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Melissa Eichman)

Cancer diagnosis and treatment connect women beyond their medical journeys

A cancer survivor met the cell therapy technician who helped develop her vaccine — and got a close friend in the process.

3:09

Tampa1 week ago

Damage to a Florida home after storm and tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton. (Courtesy Betty Queen)

Floridians mark Hurricane Preparedness Week before season starts

As Floridians continue to prepare for the upcoming storm season, state officials are focusing on safety with Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Florida2 weeks ago

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. (Spectrum News/DeJanae Phillips)

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld launch Howl-O-Scream ticket deals

The offer runs from May 5 through May 11.

Orlando2 weeks ago

JEWISH HERITAGE

Israeli flags line a table at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center in Tampa. (Spectrum News)

JEWISH HERITAGE

JEWISH HERITAGE

Tampa Bay Jewish community marks Jewish Heritage Month

They celebrated Israel’s 77th Independence Day.

2:34

Tampa2 weeks ago

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

A film screening in Tampa on Saturday shined a light on mental health in the Haitian community. (Spectrum News)

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Tampa film screening highlights Haitian mental health

Healing a Nation is a documentary that dives into the impact of the 2010 earthquake on mental health.

1:09

Tampa2 weeks ago

Spectators watch horses race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Spectrum News)

Hundreds visit Tampa Bay Downs on Kentucky Derby Day

Tampa Bay Downs hosted its own Derby Day celebration with races and festivities.

1:53

Tampa2 weeks ago

Tampa Prep freshman Cai Culpepper has broken several school records. (Spectrum News)

No record is safe from Tampa Prep's Cai Culpepper

Freshman Cai Culpepper has broken several school records.

1:42

Tampa2 weeks ago

Kevin Harrington guides young entrepreneurs at the Entrepreneurship Hub at Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s BizTown. (Courtesy of Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay)

Shark Tank original inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs in Tampa Bay

Student entrepreneurs learn big business from original Shark.

3:03

Tampa2 weeks ago

On the set of Amaze at the Straz Center with magician Jamie Allan. (Spectrum News/Bobby Collins)

Amaze magic show comes to Straz Center in Tampa

On The Town with Amaze at the Straz Center in Tampa with magician Jamie Allan.

2:05

Tampa2 weeks ago

Aluminum cans are just some of the items that could see a rise in cost because of the tariffs. Recycling, local officials say, can potentially help lower the future cost.

Recycling could help with rising aluminum costs from tariffs

According to USGS, the U.S. imported over 900,000 metric tons of aluminum from January to February from about 40 countries.

2:50

Hillsborough County2 weeks ago

Anh Nguyen and 2024 Miss Asia Pacific Scholarship Winner Ni Pham. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

Tampa Mayor's Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council to host annual scholarship pageant

Organizers say they hope the pageant will inspire leadership in the Asian American community.

Hillsborough County2 weeks ago

Chairwoman Connie Burton (right) said Tampa’s Racial Reconciliation Committee needs more support from the city to be successful. (Spectrum News)

Tampa’s Racial Reconciliation Committee seeks more support from city officials

At Thursday’s City Council meeting, all 13 committee members called out the city of Tampa for not offering adequate support in achieving their goal.

2:40

Tampa2 weeks ago

FSU SHOOTING SURVIVOR

Florida State University shooting survivor Madison Askins is using a cane to help her walk. The bullet hit her L5 vertebrae. (Spectrum News/Anthony Sande)

FSU SHOOTING SURVIVOR

FSU SHOOTING SURVIVOR

FSU shooting survivor returns to Tampa Bay, stays positive during long recovery process

Graduate student Madison Askins was one of five survivors of the shooting at Florida State University.

3:20

Tampa2 weeks ago

The group, Beautifully Unblemished, gathers to talk about the upcoming Mind My Skin event. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

Bay area woman shares mental health journey with vitiligo and how she’s helping others

The support group, Beautifully Unblemished, was started more than five years ago to help those affected by vitiligo.

2:36

Tampa2 weeks ago

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

Metropolitan Ministries said they need to reorganize their Metro BrigAIDe program, which had 30 AmeriCorps members serving the homeless community in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. (Photo: Metropolitan Ministries)

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

'It was a gut punch': Federal cuts hit Metropolitan Ministries homeless program

In response to federal cuts, Metropolitan Ministries is moving $550,000 to create 11 positions to keep Metro BrigAIDe going.

3:33

Hillsborough County2 weeks ago

Members of Team Jiggle Wiggle will be part of Saturday's Moving Day. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Melissa Eichman)

Moving Day Tampa Bay raises money for Parkinson's Disease

The Dunuhue family will help support Ryan and others impacted by Parkinson’s by walking May 3.

3:14

Hillsborough County2 weeks ago

Richard Radigan, Oyster Shell Program Manager with Tampa Bay Watch, said the oyster reef balls are constructed with concrete and additives that increases the longevity of the reefs. (Spectrum News image)

Tampa Bay Watch to install new reefs near MacDill Air Force Base

The reefs will help increase population of Easter Oysters in the Bay.

1:46

Tampa2 weeks ago

Heidy Sanchez Tejeda with her husband, Carlos Yunier Valle. (Photo from Tampa Bay Immigrant Solidarity Network)

Tampa family asks for help to bring back deported loved one from Cuba

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor sent a letter to President Donald Trump to help the case of Heidy Sanchez Tejeda.

3:22

Tampa2 weeks ago

CROSS BAY FERRY

Passengers board the Cross Bay Ferry on April 27, 2025. (Spectrum News)

CROSS BAY FERRY

CROSS BAY FERRY

Cross Bay Ferry to end operations today

The contract for the ferry service was voided due to the ferry service operator using a slower vessel that promised in a 4-year contract.

Tampa2 weeks ago

Ric Savid’s black-and-white portraits will be displayed, as he is honored as the St. Petersburg Month of Photography 2024 Photo Laureate. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Melissa Eichman)

Black-and-white portraits brought to life in darkroom

Photographer Ric Savid specializes in black-and-white portraits developed and printed in his own darkroom.

2:41

Tampa2 weeks ago

Maddox Calmes starred in a McDonald's commercial.

12-year-old basketball player is lovin' it on the small screen

Maddox Calmes was part of a McDonald's commercial with NBA and WNBA stars promoting the McDonald's All-American Game.

2:10

Tampa2 weeks ago

According to postal officials, the wall collapsed at the building located in the 4700 block of Oak Fair Circle, near the Florida State Fairgrounds. (Spectrum News)

Wall collapses at east Tampa postal facility

According to postal officials, the wall collapsed at the building located in the 4700 block of Oak Fair Boulevard, near the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Hillsborough County2 weeks ago

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