Heavy traffic anticipated for Thanksgiving week, bill to release Epstein files heads to Trump and...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 10:45A Spectrum News Staff

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More traffic expected over Thanksgiving week due to airline issues

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 10:23A Tim Wronka

AAA projects 4.2 million Floridians will travel by car this Thanksgiving.

Polk commissioners vote to add teacher pay tax referendum to ballot

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 8:53A Spectrum News Staff

County commissioners have approved a tax referendum for the 2026 ballot.

Senate sends bill to Trump that would force DOJ to release Epstein files

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 7:57A Christina Santucci

When asked about timeline required by the proposed legislation, Attorney General Pam Bondi said her department would “follow the law.”

U.S. trade deficit dropped 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduced imports

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 5:43A Associated Press

The Commerce Department's report Wednesday had been delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.

Florida sets execution date for man who fatally shot couple in 1987 home invasion

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 4:41A Associated Press

Frank Athen Walls, 58, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Dec. 18 at Florida State Prison.

19-year-old mini dirt biker dies in Deltona Boulevard crash in Hernando County: FHP

ABC Action News 11/19 4:29A WFTS Digital Staff

A 19-year-old Spring Hill man died on Tuesday night in a crash on Deltona Boulevard in Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said. According to the report, he was riding a mini dirt bike northbound with no lights on Deltona around 7:30...

Man arrested for child neglect of his 3 kids in Sarasota, police say

ABC Action News 11/19 4:27A Leilyn Torres

Sarasota police said a man was arrested for child neglect after his three sons were found in deplorable conditions. In Sept. 2025, SPD said they stopped at the home on the 1700 block of 23rd Street in Sarasota when they recognized a man sleeping...

Woman seriously injured after striking the back of a concrete pumping truck in Pinellas County: FHP

ABC Action News 11/19 4:02A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a woman suffered serious injuries after hitting the rear of a concrete pumping truck on Klosterman Road in Pinellas County. FHP said a Nissan Sentra, driven by a 35-year-old Tarpon Springs woman, was...

Motorcyclist airlifted to area hospital after Pasco County crash: FHP

ABC Action News 11/19 3:57A WFTS Digital Staff

A motorcyclist was airlifted to an area hospital following a crash along US-301 in Pasco County on Tuesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Authorities report around 9 p.m. Nov. 18, a Chevy Trax was going southbound US-301, when...

Rays part ways with outfielders Christopher Morel, Jake Fraley

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 3:56A Spectrum News Staff

Morel couldn't maintain the power numbers he showed with the Chicago Cubs, hitting just 14 home runs as a Ray.

Allegiant Air pilots hold informational picket over pay, contract delays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 3:34A Jeff Van Sant

The pilots stood silently outside St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, holding signs and calling for updated compensation and improved benefits.

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | November 21-23

ABC Action News 11/19 2:30A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 21-23), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (11/21) Michael Blaustein show When: 8 p.m. Where: 711...

Viva Polk magazine makes transition to being bilingual

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 1:56A Lizbeth Gutierrez

This year, the magazine made the transition to become a bilingual magazine, while still preserving Spanish stories.

At Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg with biscuits in the oven

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 1:53A Virginia Johnson

Owner Dan Schmidt makes hot buttermilk biscuits in 30 minutes.