MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to put a hold on plans for an indoor sportsplex in Lakewood Ranch. The commission was considering a proposed…
Read more Manatee County commissioners weigh $80 million sports complex proposalBY 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 BayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From affordability, to housing, to the war in Iran, candidates running to represent Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives talked about their stances…
Read more Community conversation with District 16 candidatesMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners have delayed a vote on the county’s proposed 2045 comprehensive plan until Aug. 6 after residents said they needed more time…
Read more Manatee comprehensive plan vote set for Aug. 6 after residents voiced concernsTAMPA, 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 camerasThe hour-long forum is in partnership with the AARP and moderated by Holly Gregory. Spectrum News Staff Source link
Read more Community conversation with congressional candidates from District 16SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Eugene Rider starts every morning biking 25 miles across Sarasota and Manatee counties. “I have good tires. I inspect the brakes every day,” he…
Read more Operation Southern Slow Down hits Sarasota and Manatee countiesTAMPA, 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 releasesPALMETTO, 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 programMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Want your children to experience life in the late 1800s? Like washing clothes on a washboard living? And planting real seeds — not Roblox…
Read more Manatee Historical Village celebrates the big 5-0PALMETTO, Fla. — Palmetto’s oyster restoration project is showing new growth in the Manatee River, where scientists are tracking reef development each month to measure its potential effect…
Read more What Palmetto’s oyster restoration project means for Manatee River healthBY 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 BayPALMETTO, 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 contractST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The immediate past president of the Shore Acres Civic Association, Kevin Batdorf, has pitched lawmakers on a big idea to install a retractable wall at…
Read more Could a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners have approved a grant of up to $2 million to help rebuild the Anna Maria City Pier. In total, it’s a $7…
Read more Anna Maria City Pier set for comeback after $2 million county approvalPALMETTO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors. What You…
Read more Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfewMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Commissioner Carol Felts has died, according to a statement by District 5 Commissioner Dr. Bob McCann on Tuesday. Felts represented District 1 after being…
Read more Manatee County Commissioner Carol Felts diesPALMETTO, Fla. — Through his Del Couch Music Education Foundation, a Manatee County man is helping young people pursue their goal of being musicians, singers or even recording studio…
Read more Del Couch gives aspiring musicians the tools they needTAMPA, Fla. — A cold front on the way could bring overnight temperatures to the 30s during the early part of the week. Counties are once again preparing to…
Read more Cold weather shelters to open across Tampa BayTERRA CEIA, Fla. — A Florida Senate bill that would protect the ecosystem near Rattlesnake Key has passed unanimously. What You Need To Know The Florida Senate unanimously…
Read more Lawmakers, residents push to protect Terra Ceia, oppose Manatee cruise port
