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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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The sky is the limit for skydiver Joe Rego
[ad_1] ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — On World Skydiving Day, the skies were filled with people flying through the air before gracefully landing on the grounds of…
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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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Rising school supply costs increase financial strain on Tampa Bay families
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — As the new school year approaches, rising prices for classroom supplies are creating additional financial strain for many families. While…
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Pasco leaders approve one-year moratorium on data center construction
[ad_1] NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco County leaders have approved a one-year moratorium on data center construction and development. Commissioners unanimously advanced the…
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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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Steps to Recovery to add beds for veterans battling substance abuse
[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A New Port Richey nonprofit that supports veterans recovering from substance use disorder is expanding the number of people…
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Could New Port Richey have been the next Hollywood? One Man Thought So
[ad_1] NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Could New Port Richey, Florida have rivaled Hollywood? About 100 years ago, one man thought so. His name…
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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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Pasco County park featured in FDOT’s America 250 road trip
[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Pasco County is now part of ‘Road Trip Florida,’ the Florida Department of…
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Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhouse
[ad_1] DADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated…
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Pasco planning commission recommends pause on new data center development
[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The Pasco County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend a 12-month pause on any new data center development.…
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A+ Teacher shares classroom experiences with parents
[ad_1] NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Avery Ortiz teaches first grade at Moon Lake Elementary. She has been teaching there for four years. Before…
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Cold weather shelters to open across Tampa Bay
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — A cold front on the way could bring overnight temperatures to the 30s during the early part of the week. Counties…
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New $59M state appeal courthouse opens in St. Petersburg
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new $59 million Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal courthouse in downtown St.…
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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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What becomes of ‘abandoned’ Florida toll booths?
[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Toll booths are becoming a thing of the past in Florida, with many roads now using toll-by-plate. But what…