Gillibrand, Moody introduce bill to end stock trading by lawmakers

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 11:21A Christina Santucci

House Republicans are pushing their own bill to bar lawmakers from buying new stocks.

Police: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at Bradenton lab processing facility

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 9:42A Spectrum News Staff

The incident occurred in the 5200 block of 4th Ave. Cir. E. at 12:48 p.m., police stated.

Pinellas County asks for state funding to widen East Lake Road

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 4:56A Tim Wronka

Pinellas County is asking for money in the state budget to widen East Lake Road.

Single day Grand Prix of St. Petersburg tickets on sale

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 4:22A Spectrum News Staff

Now in its 22nd year, the three-day event is offering seven races this year, including a truck series race for the first time.

Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/15 3:51A Karencia Ciagala (City Clerk)

Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting Karencia C. Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:51 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Jan 20 2026 , 6pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026...

Lakeland Regional, Tampa General to bring more cancer care to Polk County

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 2:30A Alexis Jones

The new partnership is expected to help meet the needs of Polk County’s growing population.

Gulfport Mayor: Lions Club building is coming down

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 2:30A Angie Angers

After nearly 60 years, the Gulfport Lions Club let the lease expire at its longtime clubhouse located at the Gulfport Marina.

Air Force band traveling and performing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 2:18A Matt Lackritz

Clearwater native Ross Hussong is one of the 61 members of the band.

Manatee County resident voices concern about the frequency of trash pickup

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 12:58A Julia Hazel

Manatee County's Big Bin Advantage program provided larger bins but decreased the frequency of trash pickup to once a week.

Robinson Preserve is coastal Florida farmland returned to the wild

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/15 12:33A Virginia Johnson

The land at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton was once farmland, but has been returned to nature with unique views, migratory birds and paved trails.

MOSI opens new exhibit dedicated to bamboo

ABC Action News 1/15 12:31A Robert Boyd

A unique form of art sculpture that started off in a Tampa backyard just a few years ago has now led to a large-scale exhibit inside the Museum of Science and Industry. Its called Dreaming in Bamboo. For artist Alexander Nixon, its his first real...

A&G Diner in Brandon blends American and Greek comfort food for the community

ABC Action News 1/15 12:28A Sean Daly

George Manaroulas was raised on the Greek island of Karpathos, where he learned a very important skill: hospitality. "It's what every Greek loves," he says. "We like making our customers feel like family." WATCH: A Diner in Brandon blends...

News to Know for Jan. 15

ABC Action News 1/15 12:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and Tampa Bay is bundling up for a chilly Friday morning wake-up as Freeze Warnings are issued across the area. Meteorologist Greg Dee says you'll need a jacket all day today, and...

Florida bills aim to keep hands on steering wheel and off of devices

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/14 11:55P Sarah Blazonis

Hands-free driving bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that would prohibit continuously holding devices while driving.

2 people arrested at St. Pete ICE and immigration protests: officials

ABC Action News 1/14 8:47A Amanda Boettcher

Two people were arrested on the second day of ICE and immigration enforcement protests in St. Petersburg, law enforcement officials said. St. Petersburg Police (SPPD) said it arrested Thanecha Anderson, 38, on trespassing and marijuana possession...