SARASOTA 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 portST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new $59 million Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg will be held on…
Read more New $59M state appeal courthouse opens in St. PetersburgBRADENTON, Fla. — The biggest event of the year for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto kicks off Friday evening with a high-energy start before a weekend packed with…
Read more Bradenton River Regatta back with more high-speed racingTAMPA, 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 WildfiresMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — State lawmakers have advanced a bill that could put a stop to proposed plans to build a new cruise port in Manatee County. Sen.…
Read more Proposed Manatee cruise port could be stopped with billMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — State transportation officials are asking the public for input on the future of the State Road 789 Bridge on Longboat Key — a decision…
Read more FDOT seeks public input on options for Longboat Key BridgeTAMPA, Fla. — Baseball fans are heading back to Florida as Grapefruit League spring training games begin this weekend across the state, with matchups scheduled in cities including Tampa,…
Read more Spring Training games set to begin across the Bay area
