Back-to-school giveaways across Tampa Bay
BY 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
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St. Petersburg testing new bike lane barriers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg began installing modular traffic lane dividers called zipper devices on Wednesday as part of a pilot project to help protect bicyclists from…
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Community conversation with District 16 candidates
ST. 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…
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Most municipal pools in Tampa Bay are without cameras
TAMPA, 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.…
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Community conversation with congressional candidates from District 16
The hour-long forum is in partnership with the AARP and moderated by Holly Gregory. Spectrum News Staff Source link
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Clearwater to host open house for community input on North Ward School
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The City of Clearwater is inviting the public to share ideas for the future of the historic North Ward School during an open house next…
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Man went up close with wolves, his photos now on display in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ronan Donovan knows firsthand that the ‘big bad wolf’ you hear about in ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ does not describe the wolves he’s seen…
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Rising school supply costs increase financial strain on Tampa Bay families
TAMPA, Fla. — As the new school year approaches, rising prices for classroom supplies are creating additional financial strain for many families. While school districts adjust their budgets…
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Back-to-School in Tampa Bay: Start dates, holidays, early releases
TAMPA, 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…
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Woodson African American Museum reopens
ST. 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…
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Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier Run
ST. 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…
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St. Pete Beach considers new rules to protect sea turtle nests
ST. 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…
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Guide to 4th of July fireworks, events across Tampa Bay
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 Jun. 09, 2026 Spectrum News…
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Descendants honor Pinellas County settler’s family history at Philippe Park
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Descendants of Odet Philippe gathered at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor for their annual family reunion, continuing a tradition that family members said has…
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Drone hive and new pilots fuel expansion for St. Petersburg Police Department
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 DepartmentSt. Pete wants to expand the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg City Council committee took the first steps on Thursday to potentially give voters the chance in November to approve an expansion of…
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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Sprowls Horizon Sports Park in Pinellas Park is hosting its grand opening this weekend after years of planning. The complex has six baseball and softball…
Read more Sprowls Horizon Sports Park hosts its grand opening this weekendAttorney asks Stetson Law School to denounce Pam Bondi
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire about the way she handled the Epstein file release. And the people speaking out are some of…
Read more Attorney asks Stetson Law School to denounce Pam BondiVeteran students hope for changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Logan Cappelli is a Coast Guard veteran and also a student at St. Pete College in Pinellas County and thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or Chapter…
Read more Veteran students hope for changes to the Post-9/11 GI BillCould a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?
ST. 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…
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