LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd believes a former police officer who faced capital punishment this week for a murder in Lake County was also responsible…
Read more Sheriff Judd links executed man to Polk County murder cold caseMANATEE 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 proposalORLANDO, Fla. — Halloween Horror Nights is putting a twisted spin on the global video game phenomenon, Fortnite, with an immersive and thrilling scare zone inspired by Fortnitemares, the…
Read more Halloween Horror Nights drops new scare zone inspired by ‘Fortnitemares’TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be retiring its oldest roller coaster, “Kumba,” after 33 years of operation, officials announced Tuesday. While officials are preparing to…
Read more Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 yearsTAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be retiring its oldest roller coaster, “Kumba,” after 33 years of operation, officials announced Tuesday. While officials are preparing to…
Read more Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 yearsNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco County leaders have approved a one-year moratorium on data center construction and development. Commissioners unanimously advanced the measure last month, and it…
Read more Pasco leaders approve one-year moratorium on data center constructionPALMETTO, 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 programCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The roadways that were closed due to flooding have reopened. Previous Story: Officials with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that several roads throughout…
Read more Roadways reopen in Citrus County after heavy rains caused floodingST. 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…
Read more St. Pete Beach considers new rules to protect sea turtle nestsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Even though summer has just started, Walt Disney World has announced the dates and plans to ring in the 2026 holiday season and keep…
Read more Disney World unveils schedule for holiday season festivitiesBY 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 BayDADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its…
Read more Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhouseST. 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 DepartmentTAMPA, Fla. — Back in March, Florida’s men’s basketball season ended in Tampa. This season, it will start in Tampa. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic…
Read more Todd Golden ready to begin this season where last one ended: in TampaLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney World on Thursday revealed the opening date and song list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios. The…
Read more Opening date, song list for Disney Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The MuppetsCAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — While clouds were a bit of a concern, SpaceX was able to successfully launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket…
Read more Despite clouds and fog, SpaceX successfully launches Starlink missionPLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry…
Read more Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and moreCAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — In a prepared statement, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke revealed that it was he who suffered a medical issue onboard the International Space Station…
Read more Crew-11 astronaut with mission-ending medical issue identifies selfPOLK 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 centerKENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Wednesday morning, NASA will begin its Artemis II moon rocket’s long march back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to begin repairs after a helium…
Read more NASA to roll back its Artemis II moon rocket for repairs
