It's a nice day! We are mostly sunny and dry. The cold front is south of the area and we have lower humidity. Winds will be out of the northeast around 10 to 15 mph as temperatures reach the mid to ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Open carry, often known as constitutional carry, of a firearm went into effect Thursday across Florida. A ban on open carry was overturned by an appeals court earlier this month, paving ...

Tropical Storm Ian's center is back offshore with estimated winds back up to 70 mph. It is forecasted to barely rise back to hurricane status before the South Carolina landfall tomorrow. Tropical ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

THURSDAY UPDATE: The girl, identified as Zaria Rosa Miller, died Thursday morning, family members said in a Facebook post. The post stated: "We would like to express our indescribable gratitude to the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — While the nationwide honeybee population reached a record high three years ago, scientists are concerned in 2025. A study by Washington State University predicted a 60-70% loss ...

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — Even though it took several years and more than double the funding, city council members agreed the Clearwater Beach Marina was in disrepair, outdated and in need of a ...

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as Milton gets closer to landfall. For the latest forecast updates, you can check here. Flood Warnings for ...

Here is a collection of photos during Hurricane Helene from Spectrum News viewers, staff and local organizations. You can send your photos to us by submitting them here or via the Spectrum News app.

The USDA Secretary has said the program will run out of money at the end of October due to the government shutdown.

TAMPA, Fla. — As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Tampa native Sylvia Alvarez is being recognized for her lasting impact on housing equity and financial education across the region.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida law enforcement is looking for a missing Bradenton teen. There is a missing child alert for a ...