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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Loggerhead sea turtle nests on St. Pete Beach are down by 50% this season, which could be blamed on a number of contributing…
Read more St. Pete Beach considers new rules to protect sea turtle nestsBY Spectrum News Staff Tampa UPDATED 10:30 AM ET Jun. 25, 2026 PUBLISHED 2:56 PM ET Jun. 09, 2026 PUBLISHED 2:56 PM EDT Jun. 09, 2026 Spectrum News…
Read more Guide to 4th of July fireworks, events across Tampa BayORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic entered the second round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night with one pick, No. 46, their only selection in the 2026…
Read more Magic move down in 2nd round of NBA Draft, select USF’s NelsonLAKE WALES, Fla. — People will soon be able to grab a drink to go in downtown Lake Wales. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill allowing…
Read more Lake Wales secures state approval for open-container districtPALM HARBOR, Fla. — Get ready for a royal British scandal, a mail-order house plan and a money-making ladder business. All this and more can be found at…
Read more A glimpse into the past at the Palm Harbor MuseumPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Pasco County is now part of ‘Road Trip Florida,’ the Florida Department of Transportation’s celebration of America 250.…
Read more Pasco County park featured in FDOT’s America 250 road tripThe summer solstice occurs this week across the northern hemisphere, marking the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. What You Need To…
Read more It’s the first full day of summerDADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its…
Read more Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhouseThe remnants of Arthur are gone as the system pushed off the Eastern Seaboard on Friday. What You Need To Know Arthur formed in the western Gulf, just…
Read more The aftereffects of Arthur continue to be felt ithis weekendSAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Descendants of Odet Philippe gathered at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor for their annual family reunion, continuing a tradition that family members said has…
Read more Descendants honor Pinellas County settler’s family history at Philippe ParkORLANDO, Fla. — If you’ve never seen a sunset in the South Pacific, an Orlando attraction might provide the next best thing. Volcano Bay Nights returns to Universal’s…
Read more What to know about Universal’s Volcano Bay NightsLECANTO, Fla. — The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission board met Thursday to continue talks about a proposed data center. Despite the county enacting a one-year moratorium…
Read more Talks continue over pre-moratorium data center proposalPALMETTO, Fla. — Manatee County is extending its cleanup management contract at Piney Point as officials continue monitoring and treatment efforts tied to the former facility near Palmetto,…
Read more Manatee County extends Piney Point cleanup contractTAMPA, Fla. — For one Bay area family, this Father’s Day carries special meaning. After facing cancer diagnoses just months apart, father and son Jack and Rob Higgins…
Read more Father and Son Celebrate Cancer-Free Milestones on Father’s DayORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando officials announced Wednesday the return of the hit Netflix series, “Stranger Things,” to Halloween Horror Nights 2026, but with a new twist. This…
Read more Universal Orlando adds final season of ‘Stranger Things’ to HHN ’26 lineupST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new class of pilots hopes to elevate the St. Petersburg Police Department’s drone program. This week, the department hosted another round of training…
Read more Drone hive and new pilots fuel expansion for St. Petersburg Police DepartmentLAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland city leaders are taking steps toward a one-year pause on future hyperscale data centers. City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following…
Read more Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centersFrom waterfront fireworks and family festivals to sunset cruises and beachside celebrations, Tampa Bay knows how to throw an Independence Day party. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening,…
Read more Red, White & Bay Views: 9 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July Around Tampa BayResearchers at Colorado State University released their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday morning, and are calling for slightly below normal activity. What You Need To Know Colorado…
Read more Colorado State University 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season ForecastPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The Pasco County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend a 12-month pause on any new data center development. At a standing-room only meeting…
Read more Pasco planning commission recommends pause on new data center development
