NASA: Artemis III will not land on the moon

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/27 6:12A Anthony Leone

Artemis IV may see humans returning to the moon in 2028.

Parks & Recreation Leader Being Honored at Tampa Women’s History Month Celebration

TAMPA.GOV News 2/27 5:56A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Parks & Recreation Leader Being Honored at Tampa Women’s History Month Celebration Robert L. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:56 pm The City of Tampa will commemorate Women’s History Month next Tuesday at the 29th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, an...

Tampa is Updating its Land Development Code

TAMPA.GOV News 2/27 2:26A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa is Updating its Land Development Code Tony D. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 09:26 am Public meeting flyer about Tampa's Local Development Code changes. Updating Tampa’s Development Code The rulebook that...

Dream Asia Festival

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 2/27 2:19A Donna McCallister (Parks & Recre

Dream Asia Festival Donna M. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 09:19 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments Event Poster for Dream Asia When Fri, Mar 6 2026 , 5 - 10pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Dream Asia Festival is taking over Tampa for three...

Despite clouds and fog, SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/27 1:31A Anthony Leone

The Falcon 9 rocket launched carrying the Starlink 6-108 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Man wanted for 2023 murder of wife in Pasco County: PSO

ABC Action News 2/26 6:32A WFTS Digital Staff

Pasco County Sheriff's Office (PSO) is asking for the public's help in locating 54-year-old Sean Suojanen, who now has an active homicide warrant. PSO said Seans wife, Jennifer Suojanen, was found dead in her home on Dec. 20, 2023. And since...

Stetson Law alums send open letter to university to denounce Pam Bondi's conduct

ABC Action News 2/26 6:15A Amanda Boettcher

An open letter to Stetson University requests the institution publicly denounces U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter requests Stetson Law publicly denounce Attorney General Pam Bondi due to the handling of the matters involving Jeffrey...

Spring allergy season now in full swing in Tampa Bay, allergist shares tips to alleviate symptoms

ABC Action News 2/26 5:30A Larissa Scott

As we approach the spring, we get warmer weather, flowers blooming, and lots of pollen. We are seeing the high pollen counts. If you look at the pollen forecasts, youll see the medium to high pollen counts almost every day, said Dr. Rima Sanka,...

Cruise Ship Terminal near the Skyway receives major pushback as lawmakers step in

ABC Action News 2/26 5:21A Keely McCormick

People living near the Terra Ceia Bay are speaking out against a proposed mega cruise ship terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County. There is a bill now moving through the Florida Legislature that could help stop the proposal...

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival

ABC Action News 2/26 4:18A WFTS Digital Staff

The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival has kicked off in Plant City. From headline concerts to strawberry-themed treats, the festival is sure to have something that keeps everyone entertained. The annual event is running from Feb. 26 to March 8,...

Leto HS teacher accused of kissing teen student, sharing obscene photo: HCSO

ABC Action News 2/26 3:40A WFTS Digital Staff

A 33-year-old Leto High School teacher faces a lewd conduct charge after inappropriate conduct with a 17-year-old student, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Thursday. An HCSO School Resource Deputy at Leto HS received...

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.

Kucherov hits 30 goals again as Lightning roll past Maple Leafs 4-2 for 6th straight win

ABC Action News 2/26 1:19A Associated Press

Nikita Kucherov scored to give him his ninth 30-goal season and added two assists for 701 in his career and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Brayden Point had two...

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.