A+ Teacher shares classroom experiences with parents

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/24 5:09A Jorja Roman

Avery Ortiz teaches first grade at Moon Lake Elementary and is this week's A+ Teacher.

Florida Cabinet approves land gift to Hillsborough College for Rays Stadium

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/24 5:07A Jason Lanning

The Florida Cabinet approved giving 22 acres of land to Hillsborough College on Tuesday to go toward a Rays stadium.

Final word on Pinellas schools closings and consolidations likely Tuesday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/24 3:40A Angie Angers

Parents and students at a handful of Pinellas schools should have an answer Tuesday night on whether their school will be closing or consolidating.

New research could help strawberry farmers with two pests

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/24 2:13A Tyler O'Neill

Two-spotted spider mites and chili thrips have been ruining strawberry crops.

Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/24 1:14A Sarah Blazonis

The Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt the curfew ordinance for minors.

News to Know for Feb. 24

ABC Action News 2/24 12:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and we're waking up to chilly weather once again in Tampa Bay. On the bright side, this may be the last stretch of cold weather for a while. Meteorologist Greg Dee says temperatures...

Woman charged with attempted murder after she stabbed daughter's boyfriend: Pinellas Park police

ABC Action News 2/23 11:25P Kiley Vaughan

The Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD) said a woman was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after she stabbed her daughters boyfriend. PPPD said officers responded to a residence in the 6200 block of 108th Avenue at around...

Man arrested in DeSoto for soliciting child for unlawful sexual activity: DCSO

ABC Action News 2/23 9:11P Brian McBride

DeSoto County deputies arrested a man on Feb. 20 after he was accused of soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct. Daniel Diaz was arrested by the Desoto County Sheriffs Office (DCSO). According to a DCSO report, in September of 2025, the...

Blizzard warnings and travel shutdowns trap millions at home in Northeast

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/23 6:18A Associated Press

Up to 2 feet of snow is possible in many areas through Monday, along with heavy winds and sharply reduced visibility.

Latest Tampa Bay airport delays and cancellations due to winter storm

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/23 5:08A Spectrum News Staff

If you have a flight out of Tampa International Airport today, it could be affected by winter weather up north.

Federal funding still available for hurricane recovery in Pinellas County

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/23 2:48A Angie Angers

The county has six years to distribute $813 million received via a community block grant, but the program manager says they will do it much faster.

Businesses in Plant City helps uplift other businesses as Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/23 1:38A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The Florida Strawberry Festival has a more than $20 million economic impact in Plant City.

Unveiling 10 New Historical Markers in Tampa

TAMPA.GOV News 2/23 1:09A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Unveiling 10 New Historical Markers in Tampa Robert L. Mon, 02/23/2026 - 08:09 am The Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council and the City of Tampa's Arts & Cultural Affairs Department are celebrating the placement of 10 new historical...

Moffitt starts young adult colorectal cancer survivors study

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/23 1:01A Melissa Eichman

Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50, according to the American Cancer Society.

News to Know for Feb. 23

ABC Action News 2/23 12:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and after a busy weekend, we're waking up to cold temperatures in Tampa Bay. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll see the coldest temperatures this week on Tuesday morning, so make sure...