TAMPA, Fla. — As mail-in ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes and early voting gets underway across Florida, election officials and voter advocacy groups are encouraging residents to research…
Read more Florida primary voters encouraged to research ballots before casting their votesPrimary Election Day is fast approaching in Florida. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Welcome to our Spectrum Bay News 9 voting guide, where you can find…
Read more Primary Election Day in Tampa Bay: Here’s what you need to knowBY Spectrum News Staff Tampa PUBLISHED 6:32 PM ET Jul. 28, 2026 PUBLISHED 6:32 PM EDT Jul. 28, 2026 Spectrum News Staff Source link
Read more Back-to-school giveaways across Tampa BayTAMPA, Fla. — A Spectrum Bay News 9 Watchdog investigation found two-thirds of municipal public pools in the Tampa Bay area are without surveillance cameras. In late June, St.…
Read more Most municipal pools in Tampa Bay are without camerasTAMPA, Fla. — Summer is coming to an end soon, and Bay area students will return to the classrooms. Take a look at the 2026-27 calendar for each school…
Read more Back-to-School in Tampa Bay: Start dates, holidays, early releasesINVERNESS, Fla. — Citrus County is inviting residents to help suggest an official name for an expanded park property in Ozello. The recently acquired property commonly known as…
Read more Citrus County officials seek input on name for expanded parkCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Crystal River is offering a July 4th event on Saturday in the city’s town square, leading up to fireworks over Kings Bay that night. The…
Read more Crystal River plans 4th of July fireworks bashCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The roadways that were closed due to flooding have reopened. Previous Story: Officials with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that several roads throughout…
Read more Roadways reopen in Citrus County after heavy rains caused floodingBY 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 BayLECANTO, 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 proposalCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A beloved bee farm is recovering after a fire damaged most of its property on Sunday. Foti Bees says the fire burned its honey-processing facility…
Read more Foti Bees slowly recovering after fire burns thousands of pounds of honeyOZELLO, Fla. — Conservation efforts of a secluded corridor in Citrus County got a major boost on Tuesday. What You Need To Know A special-ribbon cutting ceremony was held…
Read more Citrus County celebrates purchase of Pirate’s Cove with ribbon cutting ceremonyTAMPA, Fla. — The Florida dry season usually runs from November through May, and with that comes fire danger. This is usually due to low humidity and reduced rainfall. …
Read more Interactive Map: Track Florida WildfiresCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Earlier this week, Florida Wildlife Corridor Day took place at the State Capitol. The main event was an exhibit provided by Save Crystal River, highlighting how…
Read more Florida Wildlife Corridor Day highlights projects helping Florida’s waterwaysDUNNELLON, Fla. — Conservation leaders say lakes, rivers and the aquifer in Citrus County could be headed toward record low levels by this summer. What You Need To Know…
Read more Withlacoochee River could be headed toward record low water levels this summerTAMPA, Fla. — When President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in January, it paved the way for 2% and whole milk to return to…
Read more Bay area schools weigh adding 2% and whole milk as optionsTAMPA, Fla. — We have had cold weather this year, but we have not had a lot of rain. So, starting Sunday, water restrictions will be in effect.…
Read more Lawn watering restrictions in effect for the Tampa Bay areaCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get a monument for female vets…
Read more Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veteransCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — It’s the height of manatee season, and local leaders are adding accommodations to help visitors get to their destinations easier. What You Need To Know…
Read more Crystal River approves new shuttle to help with busy manatee seasonA strong cold front has brought in much cooler air, with another reinforcing shot of cold air this weekend. What You Need To Know Freezing temperatures are expected…
Read more Colder than normal temperatures expected for several days
