ISAIAS COVERAGE: Storm now post-tropical as it continues to move north

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:50A Spectrum News Staff

Isaias made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing warnings, rough surf and storm surge concerns to the Florida Panhandle.

Manatee County sod farm grows one-of-a-kind fusion grass blend

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:18A Julia Hazel

A Manatee County sod farm is growing Fusion, a St. Augustine grass blend designed to help local lawns adapt to pests, shade and other conditions.

New Port Richey moves closer to new $900,000 skate park

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:12A Jeff Van Sant

The city and the skate community hope it will bring in big events and introduce a new generation to skateboarding.

Bradenton man hit by truck, killed while crossing US Highway 41 in Manatee County

ABC Action News 10/10 2:09A Scott Sutton

A 64-year-old Bradenton man died after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 41 Friday night in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:29 p.m. at the intersection of...

Florida State wastes 14-0 lead, gets blown out at Louisville

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/9 7:03P Associated Press

FSU went up 14-0 but was outscored 44-6 the rest of the way and is now 1-2 in ACC play.

From Havana to Tampa: Jhon Destrade brings his Cuban roots to the Broadway tour of Buena Vista...

ABC Action News 10/8 6:27A Annette Gutierrez

A Tampa-based dancer born in Havana, Cuba, is performing on a Broadway tour and now hes bringing the show to his new home. Jhon Luis Destrade Delgado is an ensemble dancer on Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club , which is performing at the Straz...

Local firefighters headed to Panhandle in response to Hurricane Isaias

ABC Action News 10/8 2:58A Brian McBride

A team of firefighters from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will deploy to the Florida Panhandle today in response to Hurricane Isaias. The Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3 (FL-TF3), made up of members from Hillsborough County Fire...

Pinellas Judge to decide on sentence for Tarpon Springs Plastic Surgeon following guilty verdict

ABC Action News 10/8 1:00A Maya Sargent

Judge Joseph Bulone will decide on a sentence for Tomas Kosowski, the Tarpon Springs Plastic Surgeon, who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2023 death of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi in September. Thursday, the Judge will hold a Spencer...

St. Pete woman arrested after pinning man between 2 vehicles: SPPD

ABC Action News 10/8 12:53A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg woman was arrested Sunday after police said she backed her vehicle into a man, pinning him between two vehicles, police officials said. The St. Petersburg Police Department charged Francesca Toby with aggravated battery with a...

Pinellas Park man arrested for taking inappropriate video of 8-year-old girl: PPPD

ABC Action News 10/7 11:20P Brian McBride

A Pinellas Park man was arrested Wednesday after police found inappropriate photos of an 8-year-old girl on his phone. The Pinellas Park Police Department charged Charles Gain, 39, with digital voyeurism by a family member. A residential search...

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Easton Park

TAMPA.GOV News 10/7 9:27A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Easton Park Tony D. Wed, 10/07/2026 - 03:27 pm Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Easton Park The City of Tampa Water Department has issued a precautionary boil water notice, effective...

? 4 in a Row: Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold for 4th Consecutive Year

TAMPA.GOV News 10/7 8:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

? 4 in a Row: Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold for 4th Consecutive Year Tony D. Wed, 10/07/2026 - 02:01 pm Tampa Convention Center has once again been awarded Best Convention Center in the Southeast...

Ramped Up Mosquito Mitigation Efforts

TAMPA.GOV News 10/7 2:53A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Ramped Up Mosquito Mitigation Efforts Tony D. Wed, 10/07/2026 - 08:53 am Recent litter and debris removal by Tampa’s Neighborhood Enhancement crews. Neighborhood Enhancement’s Critical Role in Tampa’s...

'I'd be dead': Pinellas man says downed power line sparked fire, nearly electrocuted him in shower

ABC Action News 10/6 10:26A Michael Paluska

A Pinellas County man says he is lucky to be alive after a downed power line hit their home, causing explosions, a fire and extensive water damage. More than 10 weeks later, Nick and Donna Poletis remain out of their home as insurance...

Winter Haven High School student was an 'amazing young lady': superintendent

ABC Action News 10/6 7:40A Brian McBride

A 10th-grade Winter Haven High School student killed in a school bus crash on Monday was remembered as being loved by teachers and friends. Adinaluz Prieto Oyola, 16, was killed when the bus overturned on Lucerne Park Road, Superintendent Fred...