Robert Prevost, the first pope from U.S. in history of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/8 10:38A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In his first words as Francis’ successor, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary evangelization.

Trump agrees to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/8 6:51A Associated Press

The president said that the agreement would lead to more beef and ethanol exports to the U.K.

Pasco County Mosquito Control District launches new technique to combat spread of mosquito-borne...

ABC Action News 5/8 5:34A Keely McCormick

The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is launching a new technique to fight mosquito-borne illness from spreading within the region. It is called the Sterile Insect Technique. This technique will target the aedes aegypti mosquito, which is...

Girls assistant softball coach arrested for exchanging nude photos with 16-year-old girl in...

ABC Action News 5/8 4:01A Leilyn Torres

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a Lakeland man was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a teenage girl and possessing child pornography. PCSO said on April 25, deputies were told by a relative of a 16-year-old girl that Harold Tittle,...

School lunch prices set to jump in Pinellas, Pasco county schools

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/8 3:30A Jason Lanning

Two school districts in the Bay area are set to raise school lunch prices as a result of inflation and the impending impacts of tariffs.

News to Know for May 8

ABC Action News 5/8 12:52A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. It's day two of the papal conclave, and for the second time since it began, black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel , signaling that no candidate has yet secured the votes needed to...

Denied to approved: Paralyzed woman credits investigative series after Medicaid denied essential...

ABC Action News 5/8 12:31A Susan El Khoury

For the first time in 16 years, Karen Evonosky took a shower. Evonosky, who was paralyzed from the chest down in a car accident, has been fighting for medical gear she needs to do the necessities,...

King of the Coop finds a new home for its spicy chicken in Seminole Heights

ABC Action News 5/8 12:30A Sean Daly

Chef Joe Dodd is not shy about his restaurant's strengths. "This is the best fried chicken in Tampa," says the owner of King of the Coop . And not just any fried chicken: Joe brought the Nashville Hot craze to Tampa Bay. He also makes a...

Bare knuckle boxing champ from Lakeland says toughest opponent was mental health

ABC Action News 5/8 12:26A Robert Boyd

Womens Featherweight Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion of the World, Jessica Borga of Lakeland, has seen her fair share of battles in the ring. Still, she says her most formidable opponent was outside of it, and thats mental health. Borga has been...

Longstanding Pass-a-Grille Beach tradition rings on each night at sunset

ABC Action News 5/7 8:05A Lauren St. Germain

Local traditions are part of what makes communities so special. ABC Action News Anchor Lauren St. Germain learned about one in Pass-a-Grille that has stood the test of time and weather. By day, the sun shines bright over Pass-a-Grille beach,...

Human Rights Board Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/7 4:50A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Human Rights Board Meeting Charline S. Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:50 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, May 14 2025 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal City of Tampa Human Rights Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m....

Notice Of Negotiations

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/7 4:27A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Notice Of Negotiations Charline S. Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:27 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, May 13 2025 , 8:30 - 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE OF NEGOTIATIONS The City of Tampa and the International...

Conclave voters urged to elect pope who seeks unity and avoids personal interest

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/7 2:32A Associated Press

The cardinals are being sequestered from the outside world until they find a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member church.

Treasure Island officials move to oust city manager

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/7 1:42A Spectrum News Staff

The motion was brought up by Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez, who questioned City Manager Chuck Anderson's ability to lead the city.

News to Know for May 7

ABC Action News 5/7 12:59A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Catholic cardinals will sequester themselves Wednesday behind the Vatican's medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, a successor to Pope...