Several Hillsborough County roads to close briefly for CSX railroad work

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 8:41A Spectrum News Staff

Detours will be posted around each closure, and message boards will be in place to alert motorists.

Tampa Oyster Fest set for Saturday, benefits local group

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 8:02A Jeff Butera

Organizers are promising an afternoon of fresh oysters, slow-cooked barbeque and traditional low-country boils.

Hennepin County prosecutor calls on public to share Minneapolis shooting evidence with her office

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 7:05A Associated Press

Hundreds of protesters marched Thursday night down one of Minneapolis' major thoroughfares over Good's death.

Manfred says MLB prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for FanDuel network teams

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 6:29A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Manfred said local media provides more than 20% of industry revenue.

A recap of the 2026 Epiphany celebration, more top stories from the week and fun things to do this...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 5:45A Spectrum News Staff

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Tampa honors its first Black, female firefighter

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 4:59A Spectrum News Staff

Councilman Luis Viera presented Betty Coleman with a plaque as she was surrounded by her family, current Fire Chief Barbara Tripp and city leaders.

Winter Haven City leaders purchase property for land conservation

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 2:12A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The city's mayor says the property was purchased for three reasons: recreation, ecology, and to tackle population growth

Live venom extractions at Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 12:50A Randy Rauch

Tour inside DeLand's life-saving snake lab.

World's largest duck makes a splash in Clearwater

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 12:00A Angie Angers

What has been dubbed the world’s largest rubber duck is spending the next two weeks at Clearwater’s Coachman Park.

News to Know for Jan. 9

ABC Action News 1/8 11:56P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, and were finally waking up to mostly clear skies after a week of fog. Meteorologist Greg Dee says another cold front will move in on Sunday, so consider this your official reminder to...

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay celebrating 100 years

ABC Action News 1/8 11:47P Robert Boyd

As you're driving around Tampa Bay Friday night, you may notice a lot of buildings, memorials and landmarks lit up in blue. There is a reason for that. Its a way to celebrate an organization that has been lighting up the lives of children in our...

Upper Tampa Bay Trail closed as major culvert repair is underway

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/8 11:26P Jason Lanning

A popular stretch of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Hillsborough County is closed as crews begin a major, long-term repair to a damaged culvert.

New Year, New Tech for Tampa Police Department

TAMPA.GOV News 1/8 8:47A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

New Year, New Tech for Tampa Police Department Eddy D. Thu, 01/08/2026 - 03:47 pm TAMPA, FL (January 8, 2026) - - As the Tampa Police Department enters 2026, it is strengthening its commitment to innovation and public safety with the...

Tampa Ranks in Top 5 for Business Headquarters

TAMPA.GOV News 1/8 8:00A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Ranks in Top 5 for Business Headquarters Tony D. Thu, 01/08/2026 - 03:00 pm Its diverse and highly-skilled workforce, favorable tax climate, and quality of life are just a few reasons why. Tampa...

Report: Bucs OC Josh Grizzard out after one season

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/8 4:24A Spectrum News Staff

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are parting ways with first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.