Wall Street tumbles amid worries about the economy, and Dow drops 600 points

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 11:23A Associated Press

It was the worst day for stocks since an early August sell-off after another report raised worries about the economy's health.

Hillsborough students, teachers suffer through heat as school's air conditioning unit breaks

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 11:21A Fallon Silcox

Students at Yates Elementary School returned to hot classrooms after a long weekend, and some parents say this isn't the first time.

Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start; Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio State

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 9:28A Associated Press

No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Alabama each moved up a spot, putting three Southeastern Conference teams in the top four along with Georgia.

Clearwater Threshers bridging baseball's language gap

ABC Action News 9/3 8:23A Kyle Burger

For most professional baseball players, the start of their careers means the end of school. Thats not the case for all players. Like many organizations, the Philadelphia Phillies send some players...

Florida State's season hits crossroads after tough 0-2 start

ABC Action News 9/3 7:01A Tim Kephart

The Florida State Seminoles came into the 2024 season with high expectations after a successful 2023 campaign. The Noles were ranked in the Top 10 of the AP Preseason Top 25. FSU took the field in their opening game against Georgia Tech, and...

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure cease-fire, hostage release deal

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 6:44A Maddie Gannon

The comment came after the bodies of six hostages were found in a tunnel in Gaza over the weekend.

Manatee County officials searching for man who went missing after abandoning delivery truck

ABC Action News 9/3 6:21A Rebekah Nelson

Manatee County officials issued an alert after a 69-year-old man borrowed his employer's truck and went missing shortly after. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said on Aug. 20, William Golden used the truck to make a delivery from Sarasota to...

Ready or not: The first ballots in November's election start going out this week

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 6:08A Associated Press

The first mail ballots will start going out to voters on Friday.

Tampa Police make over 1,000 traffic stops during Labor Day weekend operation

ABC Action News 9/3 6:05A Leilyn Torres

Tampa Police said they stepped up traffic enforcement efforts during their Labor Day weekend operation, leading to over 1,000 traffic stops citywide. Police said the goal for the weekend was to educate and enforce. Officers focused on the...

U.S. reports 28th death from exploding Takata airbag inflators

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 5:45A Associated Press

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the driver was killed in 2018 in Alabama in a Honda vehicle.

Tampa Police Labor Day Weekend Operation Focuses on Traffic Enforcement Efforts to Curb Dangerous...

TAMPA.GOV News 9/3 5:28A Eddy Durkin P44428 (Police Depar

Tampa Police Labor Day Weekend Operation Focuses on Traffic Enforcement Efforts to Curb Dangerous Driving Eddy D. Tue, 09/03/2024 - 11:28 am TAMPA, FL. (September 3, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department stepped up traffic enforcement efforts over...

Presidential campaigns brace for an intense blitz to Election Day

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/3 4:43A Associated Press

Harris and Trump will focus almost all of their remaining time and resources on a small collection of undecided voters in just seven states

Police investigating after 2 men die in Sarasota

ABC Action News 9/3 4:28A Rebekah Nelson

Police are investigating after two men died in Sarasota. The Sarasota Police Department said they are working the death investigation near the 700 block of South Boulevard of the Presidents. Their cause of death has not yet been released. They...

City of Tampa McKay Bay Scale House Resumes Normal Operating Hours

TAMPA.GOV News 9/3 4:09A Robert Lockridge dp9q (Technolog

City of Tampa McKay Bay Scale House Resumes Normal Operating Hours Robert L. Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:09 am Disposal Requirements and Items Accepted The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the resumption...

Wimauma resident speaks on flooding concerns as development takes place

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/2 11:57A Lizbeth Gutierrez

Officials said that all new developments have to meet conditions.