https://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/community/tampa_newsThe latest news and information from Tampa.https://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFR5U/Rays_fans_make_the_most_of_postponed_ALCS_game_during_watch_party_at_the_Trop.html(ABC Action News) Rays fans gathered at Tropicana Field Friday night to watch Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, but rain in Cleveland forced Major League Baseball to postpone the game. Rays fans make the most of postponed ALCS game during watch party...Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:31:48 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFR5W/2_Cocoa_pedestrians_killed_while_crossing_US_Highway_301_in_Hillsborough_County_FHP.html(ABC Action News) Two pedestrians from Cocoa were killed in a crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 301 in Hillsborough County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 10:35 p.m. near Elm Fair Boulevard, just south of State Road 400, troopers...Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:25:26 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFR5Y/Tampa_strip_club_founder_Joe_Redner_dies_at_86_daughter_says.html(ABC Action News) Joe Redner, the controversial Tampa entrepreneur known for founding the Mons Venus strip club and his decades-long involvement in local politics and legal battles, has died at 86. His daughter, Joy Lynn Redner, announced his death in a Facebook post...Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:56:48 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFR60/Man_wounded_in_Sarasota_shooting_SCSO_investigating_Gateway_Avenue_incident.html(ABC Action News) Sarasota County detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 6000 block of Gateway Avenue. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), the shooting occurred at 12:44 a.m. and there is no ongoing...Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:14:24 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDV/University_of_Tampa_president_to_step_down_national_search_underway_for_successor.html(ABC Action News) University of Tampa President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg will step down at the end of the fall 2026 semester, the university announced Friday. According to the University of Tampa, Dahlberg provided advance notice under her employment contract that...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:47:59 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDL/Savannah_Bananas_bringing_Banana_Ball_to_Tropicana_Field_for_two_nights_in_2027.html(ABC Action News) Banana Ball is headed to Tropicana Field next year. The Savannah Bananas announced they will play at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on May 7 and May 8, 2027. The event will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Coconuts as part of the...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:26:29 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDM/Logans_Heroes_Florida_parents_honor_their_sons_memory_by_helping_children_battling_cancer.html(ABC Action News) A local nonprofit focuses on a group its founders thought was overlooked teenagers battling cancer. Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain sat down with the parents who started Logan's Heroes to learn about the inspiration behind their mission. "He...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:51:41 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDN/Haines_City_PD_searching_for_man_who_shot_victim_after_fight.html(ABC Action News) Haines City police are searching for a man accused of shooting another man multiple times and fleeing the scene. Matthew Hawkins is wanted by the Haines City Police Department on a charge of aggravated battery with a firearm. On Oct. 1, Hawkins and...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:48:52 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDO/Boo-tanical_Halloween_light_display_taking_place_at_Selby_Gardens.html(ABC Action News) Halloween is almost here, but you can get into the spooky spirit with a Halloween-themed light display at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point Campus. The Halloween tradition called Lights at Spooky Point features eerie lit-up trails, skeletons, and...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:39:02 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFOVB/City_Council_Evening_Meeting_Quasi-Judicial_Land_Use_Hearings.html(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) City Council Evening Meeting Quasi-Judicial & Land Use Hearings 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Fri, 10/16/2026 - 09:20 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Oct 22 2026 , 5:01pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:20:23 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDP/Safety_Harbor_man_charged_with_murder_after_girlfriend_dies_from_shooting_injuries_PCSO.html(ABC Action News) A Safety Harbor man now faces a first-degree murder charge after a woman injured in a shooting earlier this week died from her injuries, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies arrested Christopher "Dodge" Smith, 40,...Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:18:10 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFPDQ/Teen_arrested_in_DeSoto_County_for_27_swatting_calls_since_March_sheriff.html(ABC Action News) A 14-year-old was arrested after being accused of making at least 27 swatting calls in DeSoto County since March, officials said. The teen was charged with making false reports concerning the planting of a bomb, explosive or weapon of mass...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:55:31 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFOLL/MCSO_1_dead_after_mosquito_control_helicopter_crashes_in_Myakka_City.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The sheriff's office said the helicopter may have hit a radio tower before crashing into the ground.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:44:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNB8/Rays_fall_to_Guardians_on_the_road_trail_ALCS_2-1.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Game 4 in the best-of-seven matchup is scheduled for Friday, though rain is forecast.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:03:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBG/Medicare_could_cover_FDA-approved_blood_tests_for_Alzheimers_screening.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A federal bill could expand Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's blood tests, giving families a new path to earlier detection and care.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:44:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBA/Parking_fees_permits_could_increase_in_St_Petersburg.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Continuing conversations are scheduled Thursday in St. Petersburg as city officials debate whether to increase the prices of parking fees and permits.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:23:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2D/Election_2026_Voter_guide_for_Tampa_Bay_area_races_ballot_measures.html(ABC Action News) Voters in the Tampa Bay area will head to the polls on November 3. Voters statewide will decide Florida's next governor and whether to approve homestead tax exemptions. In the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg voters will choose the next mayor, and...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:11:07 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBE/Trump_after_bipartisan_backlash_says_Pentagon_wont_livestream_execution_of_Fort_Hood_shooter.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The Pentagon has said Hasan’s execution is scheduled for Dec. 3.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:11:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNB9/Nonprofit_SELF_helps_St_Petersburg_homeowners_finance_major_repairs.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A nonprofit lender is helping St. Petersburg and Pinellas County homeowners finance major repairs, from air conditioning to roofs.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:03:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBC/300000_gallons_of_water_discharged_after_sewer_line_damaged_in_Bradenton.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The overflow happened near the intersection of 26th Street West and 60th Avenue West in Bradenton. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:16:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2F/ELECTION_2026_How_to_find_your_polling_place_in_the_Tampa_Bay_area.html(ABC Action News) The 2026 Florida general election is on November 3. To confirm your polling place, use the Voter Information lookup on the Florida Division of Elections website. It may take 1-2 business days for new registrations to be available in the system. What...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:52:13 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2H/Crabs_for_a_Cure_brings_Maryland-style_crab_feast_to_St_Pete_Beach_on_Saturday.html(ABC Action News) The annual Crabs for a Cure event takes place this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1-8 p.m. on Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach The Maryland-style crab feast fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Tampa Bay 28 meteorologist Ally Blake...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:17:22 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2J/The_Lightning_hope_to_bring_an_end_to_Seattles_3-game_win_streak.html(ABC Action News) The Lightning will try to regroup Thursday night with a home match-up against Seattle. The Bolts have only two power-play goals this season, tying them for last in the NHL. Brandon Hagel leads the Lightning with four goals, while Nikita Kucherov's...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:36:21 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2L/Lightning_podcast_gives_fans_an_unfiltered_place_to_talk_Bolts_hockey.html(ABC Action News) As the Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice, a fan-created podcast is also returning for a new season, offering opinions, analysis, and interaction for Lightning fans across Tampa Bay. The weekly "We the Thunder" podcast streams every Wednesday at 8...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:29:23 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBM/Inflation_climbs_again_and_stocks_slide_in_a_rough_week_for_economy.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The producer price index rose 1.3% in September from the previous month, the largest month-to-month jump in four years.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:03:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2N/Man_stabbed_in_Tampa_during_domestic_dispute_TPD.html(ABC Action News) A man was stabbed Thursday after a domestic dispute escalated into a fight, Tampa police said. Tampa Police Department officers responded to the 8700 block of North 50th Street after receiving a report of a domestic dispute. When officers arrived,...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:57:42 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBL/Doctors_say_Pope_Leos_lung_has_recovered_well_from_surgery_and_say_his_post-operative_tests_normal.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The Vatican said that Leo had resumed working from the hospital.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:59:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2P/St_Pete_police_investigating_suspicious_death_of_man_found_in_road.html(ABC Action News) Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 52-year-old man who was found bleeding in a St. Petersburg roadway Wednesday night. Officers were called to the 2500 block of Quincy Street South at about 8:17 p.m. and found the seriously injured...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:37:22 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2Q/HCSO_arrest_16_people_in_domestic_violence_warrant_operation.html(ABC Action News) Sixteen people were arrested this week by Hillsborough County deputies during a domestic violence warrant roundup. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office conducted Operation Ghost Sting, a two-day operation held Oct. 12-13 during Domestic Violence...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:24:52 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBO/Citrus_County_cattle_company_revamps_farm_tours_family_activities.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Florida On A Tankful drops in on Riverbend Cattle company in Floral City for a look at their new tours and family activities.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:44:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2R/Clearwater_man_arrested_for_holding_child_under_water_at_pool_LPD.html(ABC Action News) A Clearwater man was charged with child abuse Wednesday after police said he held a child underwater at an apartment complex pool. The Largo Police Department arrested 42-year-old Corey Dunham at the Belleair Place apartment complex, 1704 Clearwater...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:43:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFNBD/St_Petersburg_works_on_stormwater_pipe_beneath_Grand_Prix_racetrack.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) St. Petersburg is adding an access point to a downtown stormwater pipe beneath part of the Grand Prix racetrack to inspect it and prevent flooding.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:34:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFN2S/The_47th_Clearwater_Jazz_Holiday_kicks_off_4-day_schedule_at_Coachman_Park.html(ABC Action News) There aren't many concert venues here or anywhere with views as pretty as those at Coachman Park on downtown Clearwater's waterfront. That makes the 47th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday a packed 4-day concert schedule that opens Thursday and features...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFL3E/Traffic_Advisory_Saturday_October_17th.html(TAMPA.GOV News) Traffic Advisory: Saturday, October 17th Robert L. Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:55 am Expect heavier than usual traffic in and around Downtown Tampa on Saturday, October 17, as a packed lineup of events and activities, including the Tampa Pig Jig, draws...Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:55:46 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFKOU/Inflation_worsened_last_month_to_37_in_sign_that_prices_remain_elevated_as_midterm_elections_near.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) That's up from 3.4% in August.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:11:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFKP0/Alianza_Center_helps_Tampa_Bay_families_prepare_emergency_meals_for_hurricanes.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Alianza Center is bringing emergency food workshops to Tampa Bay, helping families stock pantries and prepare meals when storms impact communities.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:42:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFKOX/Hispanic_Heritage_Month_spotlights_Afro-Latinos_as_they_seek_visibility_in_2030_census.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Stefanie Lee, an Afro-Puerto Rican artist explains why identifying as Afro-Latino matters for federal data, housing and civil rights.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:38:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFL3G/Tampa_Police_Launch_Safety_Campaign_For_Pedestrian_and_Cyclists.html(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Police Launch Safety Campaign For Pedestrian and Cyclists Verliz W. Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:28 am TAMPA, Fla. (October 14, 2026) -- The Tampa Police Department is once again joining forces with the Institute for Police Technology and Management...Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:28:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFKOY/Maria_Enzos_partners_with_Cookies_for_Kids_Cancer.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) During October, Maria & Enzo’s is serving up “elevated” desserts where the proceeds go toward developing new, less harmful cancer treatments for kids.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:59:00 Zhttps://tarponsprings.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/YFKOP/St_Pete_mayoral_candidates_talk_Rays_storms_Amendment_3_in_Spectrum_News_debate.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The two candidates discussed the issues that matter to you, right here on Spectrum Bay News 9.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:55:00 Z