Disney World cast member injured in ‘Indiana Jones’ live stunt show

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 9:13A DeJanae Phillips

The incident happened on Tuesday during the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 8:08A Associated Press

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open.

Asia's drummers pound in the new year as others mark 2026 with defiance or hope

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 7:41A Associated Press

Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026, and Indonesia and Hong Kong held subdued events.

Convicted animal abusers state database debuts on January 1

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 6:39A Angie Angers

On January 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will have a database of people convicted on animal abuse charges available to the public.

Horiátiki recipe straight from Greek Islands at Hellas in Tarpon Springs

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 6:27A Virginia Johnson

We're in the Chef’s Kitchen at Hellas Restaurant and Bakery along the historic Tarpon Springs sponge docks.

Gene Deckerhoff, voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is retiring

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 5:38A Spectrum News Staff

Deckerhoff has spent 37 years calling Bucs games on the radio, with more than 800 games and 1,100 touchdowns.

Legendary Bucs' play-by-play announcer Gene Deckerhoff set to retire

ABC Action News 12/31 4:51A Amanda Boettcher

"Touchdown Tampa Bay" will sound different next season, as the Bucs' play-by-play announcer, Gene Deckerhoff, has announced his retirement. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Deckerhoff informed the Bucs he will retire at the end of the 2025 NFL...

Urban Meyer appointed to New College of Florida Board of Trustees by Gov. DeSantis

ABC Action News 12/31 4:42A Leilyn Torres

Gov. DeSantis announced he appointed Urban Meyer, Dr. Mark Bauerlein and Debra Jenks to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Meyer is a former College Football analyst for Fox Sports and a former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars...

2025: Weather in Review

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 4:30A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Tampa Bay prepares to ring in 2026

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 3:36A Jason Lanning

As the Tampa Bay area prepares to ring in the New Year, dozens of celebrations are planned across the region.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 3:07A Associated Press

U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000, the Labor Department reported.

New program for children with disabilities needs mentors

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 2:43A Erin Murray

Adrian Brown and Geindrianis Quinones have become fast friends, even after only having met three times.

ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 1:35A Associated Press

He is seeking to have the case dismissed on the grounds that the prosecution is vindictive.

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/31 1:12A Associated Press

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back, saying fraudsters are a serious issue that the state has spent years cracking down.

A year in good news: Highlighting some of Tampa Bay's best moments in 2025

ABC Action News 12/31 12:13A WFTS Digital Staff

From young people achieving incredible milestones to neighbors stepping up for one another, heres a look at some standout, good-news stories from each month of 2025. January Strawberry Crest High student scores 'perfect triple' on SAT, PSAT and...