Reggae festival in Sarasota to raise money for Hurricane Melissa victims

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 9:42A Julia Hazel

The United for Relief Reggae Festival will support the on-the-ground relief efforts still underway.

Schools districts and lawmakers push back on Schools of Hope

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 9:23A Fallon Silcox

Sen. Darryl Rouson introduced legislation to reverse the part of the law that allows charter schools to move into under-utilized public schools.

Tampa Police Conducting Death Investigation in 2700 Block of 18th Ave E

TAMPA.GOV News 12/12 7:00A Jonee' Lewis (Police Department)

Tampa Police Conducting Death Investigation in 2700 Block of 18th Ave E Jonee' L. Fri, 12/12/2025 - 02:00 pm Tampa, FL. (December 12th, 2025)- The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was found in an...

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 6:35A Aly Prouty

The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

11 indicted, accused of stealing $2 million in COVID relief funds

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 5:54A Spectrum News Staff

The indictment says the suspects submitted "false and fraudulent" Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program applications.

Preservationists sue Trump over White House ballroom project, seek architecture review

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 5:52A Associated Press

The National Trust for Historic Preservation wants the project to go through comprehensive design reviews and and win approval from Congress.

St. Pete city leaders grant extension for Tangerine Plaza, more top stories from the week and fun...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 5:45A Spectrum News Staff

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Bowles rips players in profanity-laced rant after Bucs fall to Falcons

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 3:51A Associated Press

The Falcons (5-9) overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties and a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit.

City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year Holidays

TAMPA.GOV News 12/12 3:09A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year Holidays Robert L. Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:09 am 2025 solid waste holiday collection schedule for December and January;...

Ruskin facility at front lines of coral reef restoration

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 2:46A Jeff Van Sant

Reef Renewal USA is a land-based nursery working to regrow coral in a controlled environment that shields it from threats found in open waters.

Inside ‘Recycling the Magic’: The Central Florida store selling rare Disney history

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/12 12:01A Randy Rauch

The store attracts collectors worldwide who come searching for nostalgia, history and one-of-a-kind treasures.

Group of seniors finds camaraderie over comedy

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/11 11:38P Julie Gargotta

"The Narrators" meets weekly to rehearse original pieces ahead of performances.

Vaccine mandate rollback in Florida? What to know

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/11 11:06P Jason Lanning

Florida’s Department of Health is meeting in Panama City Beach to discuss rollback of vaccine schedule for students.

Committee Meeting – RFP# 25-P-00113 Software And Implementation For Information Technology Service...

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 12/11 9:27A Karencia Ciagala (City Clerk)

Committee Meeting – RFP# 25-P-00113 Software And Implementation For Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Solutions Karencia C. Thu, 12/11/2025 - 04:27 pm Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Dec 19 2025 , 12:30pm Add to Calendar Google...

Tampa police officers rescue elderly man dangling from roof

ABC Action News 12/11 8:52A Frances Lin

Tampa police officers saved an elderly man who was left dangling three stories above the ground after slipping while blowing leaves off his roof. According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), officers Jason Sikoski and Kaleb Girard responded to...