Trump offers 'Complete & Total Endorsement' of Speaker Johnson amid questions about his future in...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/30 8:23A Maddie Gannon

The endorsement comes just days before the House will vote on the person to hold the role during what will be a GOP trifecta in Washington.

New study from University of South Florida suggests manatees are likely not native to Florida

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/30 7:36A Calvin Lewis

Evidence for this theory comes from a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn — a professor of anthropology at USF.

World's population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/30 5:37A Associated Press

The global population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024.

Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against Trump

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/30 5:32A Associated Press

The longtime magazine columnist testified that Trump turned a friendly encounter in 1996 into a violent attack.

Wall Street slumps in final days of a banner year for U.S. stocks

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/30 5:16A Associated Press

The market looks set to end the year on a sour note.

Economy experts share insight into the economic outlook for 2025

ABC Action News 12/30 12:46A Larissa Scott

There are multiple ways to measure the economy and how successful it was in 2024, according to University of South Florida instructor of economics Michael Snipes. If were talking about measuring economic through GDP, Gross Domestic Product, that...

Buccaneers now just one victory away from the NFC playoffs

ABC Action News 12/30 12:40A Tim Kephart

Win, and you're in. It is that simple for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they look for their fourth straight NFC South division crown and a berth in the NFL playoffs. Tampa Bay's path to the playoffs became clear Sunday after the Bucs demolished the...

News to Know for December 30

ABC Action News 12/29 11:34P

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Win, and they're in the playoffs. It's that simple for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after destroying the Carolina Panthers Sunday and the Atlanta Falcons losing. Tributes from across the political spectrum...

Bay area child now published author after overcoming reading struggles

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 8:07A Sarah Blazonis

Priscila Kubach helped her son, Jonah, learn to love reading, as well as writing his own book.

A plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 7:49A Associated Press

The fire engulfed the aircraft carrying 181 people when it skidded off the runway just after landing and struck a barrier.

FDLE Investigating Shooting Involving Tampa Police Reserve Officer

TAMPA.GOV News 12/29 7:28A Jonee' Lewis (Police Department)

FDLE Investigating Shooting Involving Tampa Police Reserve Officer Jonee' L. Sun, 12/29/2024 - 02:28 pm TAMPA, FL. (December 29, 2024)- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a shooting involving a Tampa Police Reserve...

A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 7:03A Associated Press

Jomaa al-Batran, 20 days old, was found with his head as “cold as ice” when his parents woke up Sunday.

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 2:27A Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for what he called a “tragic incident” but stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility.

Teen charged with attempted murder of ATF agent: HCSO

ABC Action News 12/28 1:57A Brian McBride

A teenager was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agent in Riverview on Friday. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office arrested and charged Christopher Smith, 18,...

Sheriff: Manatee homeowner shoots, kills intruder

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/27 5:42A Julia Hazel

Manatee County authorities are investigating a shooting and apparent home invasion that occurred in the River Club community Thursday night.