Southwest Florida Water Management District extends water shortage order

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 11:38A Spectrum News Staff

The district says summer storms have helped stabilize conditions, but they have not been enough to erase the long-term shortage.

Trump says U.S. and Iran met shortly after he threatened annihilation in UN speech

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 10:00A Associated Press

Trump has accused Iran of stalling to make a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate an endgame to the war until after the midterms.

Fort Meade residents gather to oppose planned data center

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 9:21A Spectrum News Staff

Fort Meade is where commissioners approved a development agreement to build a center earlier this year despite public pushback.

Tampa Bay mom says Medicaid denied her son's safety bed again after 18 months of appeals

ABC Action News 9/22 6:59A Michael Paluska

A Tampa Bay mother says she is back at square one after 18 months of appeals, letters from multiple doctors, and a fair hearing she hoped would finally resolve her case Medicaid has once again denied a specialized safety bed for her son with...

Day 6 of murder trial against plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski

ABC Action News 9/22 6:49A WFTS Digital Staff

Day 6 of the murder trial against Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski for the death of Steven Cozzi. More than 40 witnesses have testified since the trial began. Cozzi's body has never been found. Watch preview of today's trial: Day 6...

ZooTampa brings family friendly frights to DPL with Creatures of the Night

ABC Action News 9/22 6:32A Denis Phillips

Creatures of the Night returns to ZooTampa at Lowry Park this weekend. WATCH: ZooTampa brings family friendly frights to DPL with Creatures of the Night ZooTampa brings family friendly frights to DPL with Creatures of the Night The Halloween...

Tampa Bay Lightning players reveal their teammates' talents away from the ice

ABC Action News 9/22 6:04A Kyle Burger

What do Tampa Bay Lightning players do when they're not on the ice? Tampa Bay 28 sports anchor Kyle Burger asked some of the Bolts' biggest stars, and their answers did not disappoint! Watch the video above to find out!

Wall Street ticks to the edge of its record as Brent oil falls toward $98 per barrel

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 5:31A Associated Press

The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and pulled within 0.2% of its all-time high set last month.

Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from longtime security role, TMZ reports

ABC Action News 9/22 5:26A Holly Lehren

Dolly Partons nephew, Bryan Seaver, has reportedly been fired from his longtime role overseeing security for the late country music legend. TMZ reported on Monday that it obtained a termination notice saying Seaver and his security companies had...

A+ Teacher helps young students learn through puppet shows

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 5:03A Jorja Roman

Kristen Ammon has been teaching at Gingerbread Preschools' Carillon location for more than 25 years.

Coalition of Hispanic Artists brings new exhibit to Ana G. Mendez University, highlighting 17 local...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 3:17A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The Coalition of Hispanic Artists is highlighting the work of 17 Hispanic artists during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs

TAMPA.GOV News 9/22 2:51A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs Tony D. Tue, 09/22/2026 - 08:51 am The Therapeutic Recreation Program has classes year-round to help children and...

Rays' new road uniforms: 'Tampa Bay' is back

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 2:29A Spectrum News Staff

When the Rays take to the field Tuesday, they’ll do so looking to claim the AL East crown. And also do it wearing ‘Tampa Bay’ on their uniforms.

Hillsborough Schools holding sales tax town halls ahead of November election

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/22 1:41A Spectrum News Staff

Hillsborough County Schools is inviting the public to attend upcoming town hall meetings to learn more about the half-penny sales tax referendum.

Largo housekeeper arrested for stealing more than $20K from employers: SPPD

ABC Action News 9/21 10:54P Brian McBride

A Largo housekeeper was arrested on Monday after she was accused of stealing more than $20,000 in jewelry from a home in St. Petersburg, police officials said. Lori Hibner, 62, was charged with grand theft by the St. Petersburg Police Department...