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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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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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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Haines City water limits puts data center plan on hold
HAINES CITY, Fla. — A potential data center in Haines City remains on hold because of the city’s limited water capacity. Deputy City Manager James Keene points to…
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Lakeland celebrates Fourth of July early with Red White and Kaboom event
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Lakeland will hold its Red White and Kaboom event on Friday along Lake Mirror, bringing the community together for Fourth of July celebrations a…
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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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Lake Wales secures state approval for open-container district
LAKE WALES, Fla. — People will soon be able to grab a drink to go in downtown Lake Wales. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill allowing…
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Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centers
LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland city leaders are taking steps toward a one-year pause on future hyperscale data centers. City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following…
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LEGOLAND to offer more days of Brick-or-Treat fun
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — LEGOLAND Florida is expanding the resort’s Halloween celebration, Brick-or-Treat, by 50%, or 18 select dates, from Sept. 5 to Oct. 31. The exact dates…
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — LEGOLAND Florida is expanding the resort’s Halloween celebration, Brick-or-Treat, by 50%, or 18 select dates, from Sept. 5 to Oct. 31. The exact dates…
Read more LEGOLAND to offer more days of Brick-or-Treat funPolk County receives federal funding for Kathleen Road extension
LAKELAND, Fla. — Planning is moving forward on the long-awaited Kathleen Road extension in Lakeland. What You Need To Know Polk County continues to plan the extension and…
Read more Polk County receives federal funding for Kathleen Road extensionResidents express concerns over plans for Polk agriculture center
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — County leaders presented plans to the community Tuesday night for an agriculture center. While the county believes the facility will be an economic boost, others are not…
Read more Residents express concerns over plans for Polk agriculture centerI-4 westbound lanes reopened after closure to depression
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Two westbound lanes of Interstate 4 are open near the Champions Gate entrance after a depression closed the roadway on Thursday evening. The lanes…
Read more I-4 westbound lanes reopened after closure to depressionInteractive Map: Track Florida Wildfires
TAMPA, 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 WildfiresPlanned Parenthood Lakeland location to close, sparking concerns for some
LAKELAND, Fla. — Some people are concerned as Polk County’s only Planned Parenthood clinic plans to permanently close. The organization recently announced that its Lakeland location’s last day…
Read more Planned Parenthood Lakeland location to close, sparking concerns for somePolk County teacher retiring after 31 years in education
LAKELAND, Fla. — Edith Thomas has been working in Polk County Public Schools for 31 years. She started out as the school nurse at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary…
Read more Polk County teacher retiring after 31 years in educationSpring Training games set to begin across the Bay area
TAMPA, 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 areaPolk County approves nearly $2M contract for new well water supply
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County leaders are looking for ways to keep up with the influx of people moving to the area. They recently approved a nearly…
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