TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be retiring its oldest roller coaster, “Kumba,” after 33 years of operation, officials announced Tuesday. While officials are preparing to…
Read more Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 yearsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Woodson African American Museum is having its grand reopening Saturday, and large crowds are expected to see the new and improved space. The Woodson…
Read more Woodson African American Museum reopensEl Niño is officially here and will continue to strengthen this summer and fall. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could play a large role in this year’s hurricane season. What You…
Read more El Niño continues to strengthenPALMETTO, Fla. — A Palmetto resident displaced after the 2024 hurricanes flooded her Rubonia home is seeking help from Manatee County’s Lasting Manatee Home Recovery Program, a disaster…
Read more Lasting Manatee extends application deadline for Home Recovery programST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — About 3,000 people marked the Fourth of July by taking part in the annual St. Pete Pier Run in St. Petersburg, an event, organizers…
Read more Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier RunCITRUS 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 bashThe Fourth of July is a day for coming together to celebrate our nation’s birthday! However, some may remember it for the historical weather events that have taken…
Read more A look back at history-making weather events on July FourthORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Studios officials announced another movie franchise coming to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tuesday. Fans will be invited to step into the world of…
Read more ‘Hellraiser’ movie franchise to make its haunted house debut at HHN 2026ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Studios officials announced another movie franchise coming to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tuesday. Fans will be invited to step into the world of…
Read more ‘Hellraiser’ movie franchise to make its haunted house debut at HHN 2026ST. 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 Weather Staff Nationwide PUBLISHED 7:00 AM CT Jun. 27, 2026 PUBLISHED 7:00 AM CDT Jun. 27, 2026 Spectrum News Weather Staff Source link
Read more Tropics remain quiet this weekendORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Even though summer has just started, Walt Disney World has announced the dates and plans to ring in the 2026 holiday season and keep…
Read more Disney World unveils schedule for holiday season festivitiesBY 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 BayThe 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 clubhouseTAMPA, 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 lineupORLANDO, 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 lineupORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando will debut a new way for guests to end their day at the Epic Universe theme park with “Universal Celestial Goodnight,” officials announced…
Read more Universal Orlando to light up Epic Universe with ‘Universal Celestial Goodnight’ST. 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 Department
