'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit goes to court, DOGE auditors to visit St. Pete, and tenants could have...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 11:30A Spectrum News Staff

Here's what you need to know to start your evening.

U.S. childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 10:49A Associated Press

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly posted the data Thursday on its website.

Trump takes an unexpected walk on the White House roof to survey new projects

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 10:30A Associated Press

Trump spent nearly 20 minutes surveying the rooftop and the grounds below, including a newly paved makeover of the Rose Garden.

Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 10:30A Associated Press

Seven people have been hospitalized, with at least two suffering severe complications.

Titan sub disaster was caused by weak safety and oversight, Coast Guard says

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 7:36A Associated Press

Five people were killed when the submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion as it descended to the wreck of the Titanic.

State's DOGE team set to focus on St. Petersburg next week

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 5:32A Spectrum News Staff

DOGE auditors, which plan to visit next week, asked about the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental and homeless initiatives.

Russia says it no longer will abide by self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 3:30A Associated Press

The Russian Foreign Ministry linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons.

Resident speaks on impact of Hurricane Debby, one year later

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 2:20A Lizbeth Gutierrez

Tuesday marks one year since Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee in the Big Bend region of Florida.

1 dead after fire breaks out in camper trailer

ABC Action News 8/5 1:49A Rebekah Nelson

One person is dead after a fire broke out at a camper trailer in Nokomis early Tuesday morning. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said deputies are currently investigating the incident, which occurred in the 200 block of Tamiami Trail around...

Funeral today for Pinellas Schools officer who died during training

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 1:27A Spectrum News Staff

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for a Pinellas County Schools police sergeant. Sgt. Greg Graff died on duty last week.

Tough start to Rays’ road trip, Angels beat Rays 5-1

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 12:55A Associated Press

Angels pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts to stifle Tampa Bay's offense in a 5-1 Los Angeles win.

News to Know for August 5

ABC Action News 8/5 12:40A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. We're under a week away from the start of a new school year. Do you feel prepared? As families all across Tampa Bay get ready, one barber shop in Tampa lent a helping hand. New Generation on South Dale...

St. Pete apartment tenants face possible water shut off

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/5 12:27A Sarah Blazonis

Water may be shut off to hundreds of St. Pete apartment residents later this month because the property owner allegedly hasn’t paid its utility bill.

Buyer's Market?: Huge incentives, rate buy-downs, and more

ABC Action News 8/5 12:05A Michael Paluska

As mortgage interest rates continue to remain high, new home builders and sellers are putting the buyers in the driver's seat. ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska sat down with a developer in Tampa and two realtors: Alex Jandick in Pinellas...

Susan Solves It: Tariff scams exposed

ABC Action News 8/5 12:04A Susan El Khoury

Scammers are exploiting confusion surrounding recent tariff policy changes, employing various tactics to deceitfully obtain personal information from individuals and businesses. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury says always verify any...