Sprowls Horizon Sports Park hosts its grand opening this weekend

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/26 2:08A Matt Lackritz

Former Major League Baseball player Sean Rodriguez said he’s thrilled that local kids have an opportunity to play on high-quality fields.

Tampa Police tout drop in crime in annual report

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/26 1:21A Spectrum News Staff

The Tampa Police Department has released its annual report and numbers indicate a drop in crime.

T4 KartPlex in Palmetto offers mini-fueled adrenaline rush

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/26 1:18A Virginia Johnson

There’s a place in Palmetto where miniature machines roar.

Hillsborough County launches annual homeless count

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/26 1:04A Jason Lanning

Officials say improved tracking and targeted programs are helping reduce homelessness, but affordable housing remains a major hurdle

Strawberry Festival kicks off, Tampa Police tout drop in crime and TGH now airlifts injured K-9...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/26 12:52A Spectrum News Staff

Here's the news and weather to start your day.

Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 10:50P Anna Wronka

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival.

Kucherov leads Lightning past Maple Leafs 4-2

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 7:10P Associated Press

The Russian-born Kucherov got his 700th assist in his 855th NHL game

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 10:51A Associated Press

It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard.

Strawberry Festival kicks off tomorrow, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on rise and gradual...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 10:45A Spectrum News Staff

Here's what you need to know to start your evening.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper to miss 2 games after death of father

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 8:16A Spectrum News Staff

Cooper will miss tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with Thursday night's game at the Carolina Hurricanes.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 7:50A Erin Murray

Florida currently has one of the highest rates of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in the nation.

Crew-11 astronaut with mission-ending medical issue identifies self

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 6:17A Anthony Leone

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke thanked his fellow astronauts and NASA's medical team after he suffered a medical issue onboard the space station.

More snow falls on the Northeast, where huge piles remain from the last storm

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 6:00A Associated Press

The National Weather Service says 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected Wednesday.

Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 5:40A Associated Press

The meeting will be held Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Black farmers legacy at risk: Florida sees 22% decline in Black farmers, younger generation...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/25 5:39A Julia Hazel

For generations, Black farmers have cultivated crops across Bay area farmlands, but over the years their numbers have steadily declined.