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Tampa Police Investigate Homicide; Release Video of Suspect

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:47:49 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Police Investigate Homicide; Release Video of Suspect Eddy D. Thu, 10/01/2026 - 04:47 pm TAMPA, FL. (OCTOBER 1, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department has reclassified a death investigation to a homicide and detectives are sharing video of the...

Balancing the Grind: Mental Health in the Workplace

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:10:03 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Balancing the Grind: Mental Health in the Workplace 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Tony D. Thu, 10/01/2026 - 03:10 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Oct 14 2026 , 12pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal October – Bay Care Webinar Wednesday, October 14,...

Vice President JD Vance stumping in Lakeland today ahead of midterms

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:52:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Vice President JD Vance is visiting Lakeland on Thursday for a rally before the midterm elections.

Sunshine Skyway Bridge marathon returning for 2027

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:34:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The SunSky 10k is set to take place on Sunday, March 21, 2027, event organizers announced Wednesday.

SpaceX successfully launches NASA's Crew-13 mission to the ISS

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:18:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Crew-13 took off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

FWC research shapes seagrass restoration in Tampa Bay

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:38:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) FWC researchers are shaping seagrass restoration in Tampa Bay and across Florida through seedling studies, lab tests and new planting techniques.

Hillsborough County expands mosquito spraying as dengue response continues

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:46:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Dengue fever infection is expected to rise again in Hillsborough County as the Health Department prepares to release the latest numbers.

Father-daughter duo shares decades of Tampa Bay Lightning memories & traditions

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:29:16 Z

(ABC Action News) A new Lightning season means the Tampa Bay 28 Fan Zone segment is back. Every week of the regular season, Tampa Bay 28 will talk with fans who embody the spirit of the Tampa Bay Lightning. To kick things off, Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain...

Inside La Gaceta: Tampa's 104-year-old newspaper still printing in English, Spanish, Italian

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:46:37 Z

(ABC Action News) La Gaceta, the nation's only trilingual newspaper, has served Tampa's Hispanic community for 104 years and still prints the old-school way. Founded in 1922 by Cuban immigrant Victoriano Manteiga, the Ybor City-based paper publishes in English,...

Vice President Vance rallies for Republican candidates in Lakeland with 33 days until midterms

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:27:10 Z

(ABC Action News) Vice President JD Vance is in Lakeland Thursday to rally support for Republican candidates on the midterm ballot, with exactly 33 days until the November 3 election. The visit raises a question: why Lakeland, and why Florida? Polk County is a county...

Buccaneers undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will be first of his draft class to start a game

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:14:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Jalon Daniels didn’t hear his name called during the NFL draft like 10 other quarterbacks.

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:07:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The 50-year-old convicted murderer was being treated at a hospital, but her lawyers said they hadn't been told about her condition.

Tampa Electric files plan to protect customers from data center costs

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:38:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) TECO's new filing seeks to shield customers by requiring future data centers to pay for the electric infrastructure they need.

Motion filed to stop prior boating incident to be introduced in Clearwater Ferry case

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:27:38 Z

(ABC Action News) A motion was filed on behalf of a Clearwater boat captain on Monday to prevent a prior vessel incident from being used in his ongoing Clearwater Ferry crash trial. Jeff Knight was charged with leaving the scene of a boating accident involving injury...

Tampa Forward October 2026 Meeting

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:49:48 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Tampa Forward October 2026 Meeting 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Brandon S. Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:49 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments Tampa Forward Logo When Wed, Sep 30 2026 , 11am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Join us for a meeting with the...

VIDEO: Deputies save bed-bound person from burning St. Pete apartment building

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:45:30 Z

(ABC Action News) The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said deputies helped rescue a bed-bound person from an apartment fire. Deputies responded to an apartment building in St. Petersburg after a fire broke out on Sept. 24. PCSO said Deputy Areostatico was...

St. Pete police searching for shooting suspect

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:47:36 Z

(ABC Action News) St. Petersburg police are searching for a suspect who shot a victim on Tuesday night, officials said. The shooting occurred at 1207 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at about 11 p.m., the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said. Two men who knew...

Car fire shuts down two lanes on I-4 near Plant City

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:24:10 Z

(ABC Action News) A car fire has shut down two right lanes on westbound Interstate 4 near Plant City, officials said. The car fire was near Park Road. Currently, two right lanes are blocked on I-4 westbound. The Florida Highway Patrol said there was smoke in the area...

Pasco man charged with setting up cameras to catch family members undressing: PCSO

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:24:40 Z

(ABC Action News) A Land-o-Lakes man was arrested on numerous video voyeurism charges after he was accused of setting up cameras in his home to catch family members undressing, court documents showed. The Pasco County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) arrested 41-year-old...

City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:01:24 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run Tony D. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 05:01 pm The City of Tampa will celebrate the postseason playoff run for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run...

East Tampa Community Advisory Committee

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:32:43 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) East Tampa Community Advisory Committee 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 04:32 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Oct 13 2026 , 6pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal EAST TAMPA COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE EAST TAMPA...

Drew Park Community Advisory Committee

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:29:43 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Drew Park Community Advisory Committee 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 04:29 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Oct 14 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal DREW PARK COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DREW PARK...

Tampa PAL Expanding Youth Opportunities with Flag Football

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:01:03 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa PAL Expanding Youth Opportunities with Flag Football Tony D. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 03:01 pm The Tampa Police Athletic League provides youth with safe, structured activities and law enforcement mentors. Tampa PAL Expanding Youth Opportunities with...

St. Petersburg Housing Authority hosts roundtable to tackle barriers to homeownership

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:26:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The St. Petersburg Housing Authority is partnering with Realtors to help low-income families overcome homebuying barriers in Pinellas County.

FishHawk residents concerned with potholes near busy shopping centers

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:08:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Drivers in FishHawk are concerned about a growing number potholes on the roads around busy shopping areas.

Pinellas County woman organizes 1,000 lunches for people experiencing homelessness

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:04:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Carla Vaughn organized volunteers at First Central Tower on a recent morning, where the lobby became an assembly line for about 1,000 bagged lunches.

Belleair Bluffs hotel expected to break ground this fall

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:32:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A planned 100-room, 75-foot-tall hotel in Belleair Bluffs is drawing mixed reactions from residents and business owners.

SpaceX successfully launches Starship for its 1st orbital flight

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:32:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket Monday morning for its first orbital test flight.

Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:20:12 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation Verliz W. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 10:20 am TAMPA, FL. (September 28, 2026) - - Tampa Police is conducting a death investigation following a shooting that occurred on September 22, 2026. Just after 4:00 p.m.,...

Airbnb launches $250 million housing accelerator, partners with Florida Housing Coalition

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:39:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Airbnb is committing $250 million to help move stalled housing developments forward nationwide and partnering with the Florida Housing Coalition.

Sarasota not-for-profit groups taking down barriers to make sure all patients can afford to be seen

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:44:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Thanks to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, no cost annual wellness exams are available for patients who qualify.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to test drone blood delivery program

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:09:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Hillsborough Fire Rescue, Tampa General Hospital and Archer First Response Systems to launch first Blood Drone Delivery Program in U.S.

Bartow residents seek answers after police chief's sudden resignation in August

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:07:58 Z

(ABC Action News) Residents in Bartow are still looking for answers after the city's police chief suddenly resigned in August. Former Chief Stephen Walker stepped down Aug. 14 after city officials confronted him about a complaint filed by a city employee. The city...

Bucs fall to Vikings 23-16; Mayfield dislocates thumb

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:22:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb on a desperation pass late in the fourth quarter. He was screaming in pain on the ground before walking off.

Venice motorcyclist dies after crash near Sarasota traffic circle: SPD

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:15:19 Z

(ABC Action News) A Venice motorcyclist died after a crash near the intersection of Gulfstream Avenue and Bayfront Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. near the traffic circle at Gulfstream Avenue...

Deputies shoot armed suspect during domestic call in Brooksville: HCSO

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:54:54 Z

(ABC Action News) Hernando County deputies shot an armed suspect during a domestic violence call Sunday afternoon after the man allegedly fired toward responding deputies, according to Sheriff Al Nienhuis. The incident happened around 2:37 p.m. on Audubon Drive, south...

Clearwater Beach residents mark two years since Hurricane Helene with heightened anxiety for this season

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:14:10 Z

(ABC Action News) Two years after Hurricane Helene's storm surge devastated Clearwater Beach, residents say the rising water has been replaced by rising anxiety. Sylvia Tzekas was among those who watched the water rise from her home during the 2024 storm. She chose...

Weather moves Cubs-Red Sox game 162 to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:53:24 Z

(ABC Action News) Baseball is being played at Tropicana Field on Sunday just not by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox are playing their regular season finale at Tropicana Field after weather forced the game to move from Boston to Tampa. The Rays...

Hillsborough inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Orient Road Jail: HCSO

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:14:26 Z

(ABC Action News) An inmate at the Orient Road Jail has died after being found unresponsive earlier this week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Officials said Liam Thomas, 27, was discovered unresponsive by jail staff at 6:48 p.m. on Sept....

Police identify suspect in Bradenton double homicide; charges pending: BPD

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:23:17 Z

(ABC Action News) Bradenton police have identified a suspect in a double homicide that left two men dead earlier this week, according to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD). The department announced Saturday that a suspect has been identified in connection with the...