Winter Haven responds to AG’s claims over public camping law violations

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/11 11:35P Angie Angers

The City of Winter Haven says they have been following the rules when it comes to enforcing homeless encampments.

'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/11 8:32P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In an awards ceremony that went almost entirely as expected, the night's final award was the most surprising.

Brandon man charged with attempted murder after I-75 road rage incident: FHP

ABC Action News 1/11 5:55A Brian McBride

A Brandon man, who had three children in the car, was arrested for attempted murder on Saturday, after firing at another car during a road rage incident, troopers said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a trooper responded to a...

Man killed riding ATV in Lakeland after vehicle flips: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/11 2:00A Brian McBride

An ATV rider was killed in a riding mishap in Lakeland on Saturday after the vehicle flipped over while he was riding it, officials said. According to the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO), the fatality occurred at the Rancho Bonito ATV park in...

Lightning look to extend their 8-game win streak against the Flyers

ABC Action News 1/10 8:14A Kevin Lewis

The Lightning head to Philadelphia riding an eight-game winning streak. Brandon Hagel registered his team-leading fifth game-winning goal in Tuesdays 4-2 win over Colorado. His 20 goals are tied with Nikita Kucherov for the team lead. Kucherov has...

Tampa police searching for shooting suspect, victim in critical condition: TPD

ABC Action News 1/10 5:56A Brian McBride

Tampa police are searching for a shooting suspect who left a man in critical condition on Saturday, officials said. According to a Tampa Police Department (TPD) report, officers responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Sanchez Street at about...

Polk deputies rescue domesticated rabbits dumped in Lakeland field: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/10 12:01A Brian McBride

The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) rescued a herd of domesticated rabbits from the wild in Lakeland on Thursday, officials said. According to a PCSO report, deputies were notified by residents that someone dumped the rabbits into an open...

Several Hillsborough County roads to close briefly for CSX railroad work

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 8:41A Spectrum News Staff

Detours will be posted around each closure, and message boards will be in place to alert motorists.

Tampa Oyster Fest set for Saturday, benefits local group

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 8:02A Jeff Butera

Organizers are promising an afternoon of fresh oysters, slow-cooked barbeque and traditional low-country boils.

Hennepin County prosecutor calls on public to share Minneapolis shooting evidence with her office

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 7:05A Associated Press

Hundreds of protesters marched Thursday night down one of Minneapolis' major thoroughfares over Good's death.

Manfred says MLB prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for FanDuel network teams

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 6:29A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Manfred said local media provides more than 20% of industry revenue.

A recap of the 2026 Epiphany celebration, more top stories from the week and fun things to do this...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 5:45A Spectrum News Staff

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Tampa honors its first Black, female firefighter

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 4:59A Spectrum News Staff

Councilman Luis Viera presented Betty Coleman with a plaque as she was surrounded by her family, current Fire Chief Barbara Tripp and city leaders.

Winter Haven City leaders purchase property for land conservation

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 2:12A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The city's mayor says the property was purchased for three reasons: recreation, ecology, and to tackle population growth

Live venom extractions at Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/9 12:50A Randy Rauch

Tour inside DeLand's life-saving snake lab.