Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 8:57A Associated Press

Trump is hosting Zelenskyy to try to close out a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia that would end nearly four years of war.

Parts of Tampa Bay remain under burn ban

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 7:20A Spectrum News Staff

Hernando and Pasco counties are not under one right now.

St. Armands Circle businesses get a boost in sales from holiday shoppers

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 4:08A Julia Hazel

The Giving Tree owner says they tripled their sales for the month of December this year compared to December last year.

Hillsborough County crash kills 9-year-old Riverview girl: FHP

ABC Action News 12/28 3:49A Brian McBride

A Hillsborough County crash killed a 9-year-old girl on Dec. 27 after the SUV she was in turned into the path of an oncoming car, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Chevrolet Trax, driven by a 32-year-old...

St. Pete man killed in crash after running red light: SPPD

ABC Action News 12/28 2:24A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg man was killed in a crash on Dec. 27 after he failed to stop at a red light, police officials said. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD), the crash occurred at North Frontage Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...

Florida black bear hunt ends Sunday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 1:52A Spectrum News Staff

It’s the first one in Florida since 2015.

Bolts look to keep win streak alive at home against Montreal

ABC Action News 12/27 10:59P Kevin Lewis

Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) vs. Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice following the holiday break and hope to keep the three-game winning streak alive. The Lightning won a 4-2 slugfest against the Florida...

Pinellas County beach businesses see holiday boost as tourism continues to rebound from hurricane...

ABC Action News 12/27 8:48A Blake Phillips

Businesses along Florida's Gulf Coast are banking on a busy holiday weekend to help them continue recovering from the widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips has spent months covering the recovery...

Lightning back on the ice against Panthers after holiday break

ABC Action News 12/26 11:49P Amanda Boettcher

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice following the holiday break and hope to keep the two-game winning streak alive. The Bolts head to Sunrise to take on the in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. Tampa Bay and the Panthers are both coming...

Trump administration to begin garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 2:05A Jeff Van Sant

Borrowers are considered in default after falling at least 270 days behind on their student loan payments.

Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 2:01A Associated Press

The jackpot has a lump sum cash payment option of $834.9 million.

Publix teams up with local hospitals to celebrate Christmas birthdays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 1:51A Alexis Jones

The initiative follows a new study showing holiday festivities often overshadow winter birthdays.

Fire tears through Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 1:12A Sarah Blazonis

The fire chief said no injuries were reported and that investigators were still working to determine a cause.

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | December 26-28

ABC Action News 12/25 12:09A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 26-28), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (12/26) After Christmas Brunch When: 10 a.m. Where: 2616...

Meals on Wheels working through the holidays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 11:49P Jason Lanning

The holidays don’t pause the need for help and Meals on Wheels Tampa is proving that by continuing its mission even on Christmas Eve.