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Schools monitoring heat index for after-school activities
[ad_1] Spectrum Bay News 9 on Tuesday reached out to school districts to ask how they are handling after-school activities considering the weather and…
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Florida primary voters encouraged to research ballots before casting their votes
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — As mail-in ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes and early voting gets underway across Florida, election officials and voter advocacy groups…
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Primary Election Day in Tampa Bay: Here’s what you need to know
[ad_1] Primary Election Day is fast approaching in Florida. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Welcome to our Spectrum Bay News 9 voting…
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Back-to-school giveaways across Tampa Bay
[ad_1] BY Spectrum News Staff Tampa PUBLISHED 6:32 PM ET Jul. 28, 2026 PUBLISHED 6:32 PM EDT Jul. 28, 2026 [ad_2] Spectrum News Staff…
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Most municipal pools in Tampa Bay are without cameras
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — A Spectrum Bay News 9 Watchdog investigation found two-thirds of municipal public pools in the Tampa Bay area are without surveillance…
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Back-to-School in Tampa Bay: Start dates, holidays, early releases
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — Summer is coming to an end soon, and Bay area students will return to the classrooms. Take a look at the…
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Citrus County officials seek input on name for expanded park
[ad_1] INVERNESS, Fla. — Citrus County is inviting residents to help suggest an official name for an expanded park property in Ozello. The recently…
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Crystal River plans 4th of July fireworks bash
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Crystal River is offering a July 4th event on Saturday in the city’s town square, leading up to fireworks over…
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Roadways reopen in Citrus County after heavy rains caused flooding
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The roadways that were closed due to flooding have reopened. Previous Story: Officials with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said…
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Guide to 4th of July fireworks, events across Tampa Bay
[ad_1] BY 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…
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Talks continue over pre-moratorium data center proposal
[ad_1] LECANTO, Fla. — The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission board met Thursday to continue talks about a proposed data center. Despite the…
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Foti Bees slowly recovering after fire burns thousands of pounds of honey
[ad_1] CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A beloved bee farm is recovering after a fire damaged most of its property on Sunday. Foti Bees says the…
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Citrus County celebrates purchase of Pirate’s Cove with ribbon cutting ceremony
[ad_1] OZELLO, Fla. — Conservation efforts of a secluded corridor in Citrus County got a major boost on Tuesday. What You Need To Know A…
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Interactive Map: Track Florida Wildfires
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida dry season usually runs from November through May, and with that comes fire danger. This is usually due to…
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Florida Wildlife Corridor Day highlights projects helping Florida’s waterways
[ad_1] CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Earlier this week, Florida Wildlife Corridor Day took place at the State Capitol. The main event was an exhibit provided…
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Withlacoochee River could be headed toward record low water levels this summer
[ad_1] DUNNELLON, Fla. — Conservation leaders say lakes, rivers and the aquifer in Citrus County could be headed toward record low levels by this summer.…
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Bay area schools weigh adding 2% and whole milk as options
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — When President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in January, it paved the way for 2% and…
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Lawn watering restrictions in effect for the Tampa Bay area
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — We have had cold weather this year, but we have not had a lot of rain. So, starting Sunday, water…
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Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veterans
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get…
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Crystal River approves new shuttle to help with busy manatee season
[ad_1] CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — It’s the height of manatee season, and local leaders are adding accommodations to help visitors get to their destinations easier.…