https://bradenton.bubblelife.com/community/tampa_newsThe latest news and information from Tampa.https://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1D/Council_Citizens_Advisory_Budget_And_Finance_Committee.html(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Council Citizens Advisory Budget And Finance Committee 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Thu, 04/30/2026 - 03:00 pm Event Status Scheduled When Fri, May 8 2026 , 9:30am - 12pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:50 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1M/Student_starts_petition_for_safer_off_campus_housing_following_double_murder.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The deaths of two USF students allegedly at the hands of a roommate, has students demanding more be done to keep students safe in off campus housing.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:22:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1N/Temple_Terrace_officer_facing_charges_after_fatal_crash.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A police officer is facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after a fatal crash in which his vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:42:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KID/City_of_St_Pete_to_host_open_house_for_historic_Gas_Plant_District_development.html(ABC Action News) The City of St. Petersburg is looking to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District, as the Rays consider moving to Tampa. Its home to Tropicana Field, for now. For years, people have been pushing the city to develop the historic African American...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:06:20 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1S/US_economy_grew_2_from_January-March_recovering_from_federal_shutdown_but_Iran_war_clouds_outlook.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Business investment, likely driven by investments in artificial intelligence, rose at an 8.7% pace.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:43:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1P/Community_gives_feedback_on_Pinellas_County_owned_property_redevelopment.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Pinellas County Commissioners heard from the community last night about redevelopment of nearly 25 acres of county property.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:41:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIE/Temple_Terrace_police_officer_arrested_in_crash_that_killed_6-year-old_girl_City_officials.html(ABC Action News) The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Temple Terrace police officer in connection with a deadly crash that left a 6-year-old girl dead , according to city officials on Thursday. On April 15, a woman was driving a Nissan Pathfinder with three kids...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:36:37 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1Z/Learn_about_alpacas_at_Golden_Spirit_Alpaca_Ranch_in_Odessa.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The Ranch uses a professional sheerer to help cut the alpacas' hair.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:01:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIF/Citrus_County_man_found_guilty_of_premeditated_murder_by_grand_jury.html(ABC Action News) A Citrus County man was indicted by a grand jury in the death of a 67-year-old man. The state attorney's office said William Michael Larsen Sr., 37, was found guilty on Monday of premeditated murder in the first degree, arson, tampering with an...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:29:29 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIG/Susan_Solves_It_Delta_flight_cuts.html(ABC Action News) Delta Airlines is cutting some flights and raising fares as rising fuel costs put pressure on operations and ticket prices. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises booking early and staying flexible with travel dates to avoid higher prices and...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:40:24 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIH/Hottest_fashion_at_Hillsborough_County_Courthouse_Friendship_bracelets.html(ABC Action News) FAITH. FORGIVE. COMPASSION. You'll find these affirming words in a colorful fishbowl, sitting on a judge's bench, in a courtroom of the Hillsborough County Courthouse. Those words along with others like GROW, MINDFUL, and OPEN are attached to...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:39:37 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KII/Things_to_do_in_Tampa_Bay_this_weekend_May_1-3.html(ABC Action News) If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (May 1-3), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (May 5/1) First Friday in the Heights When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m....Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:38:09 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIJ/Divers_find_wreck_of_USs_largest_naval_loss_of_World_War_I.html(ABC Action News) The German submarine captain saw his targets silhouette against the evening sky off the coast of southern England and gave the command to fire a single torpedo. It was the last anyone would see of the US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and its 131 crew...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:29:21 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIK/News_to_Know_for_April_30.html(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and the weekend is nearly in sight. Have you made any plans yet? If not, I have a suggestion: This weekend is the 10th annual Tampa Riverfest. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy a...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:57:26 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6L1U/Tampa_residents_invited_to_reimagine_downtown_through_new_placemaking_grants.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) In Tampa, local leaders are now inviting residents to turn those ideas into reality.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:42:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6KIL/Clearwater_woman_arrested_after_attacking_fiance_70_with_Goldfish_crackers_affidavit.html(ABC Action News) A Clearwater woman was arrested on Monday after attacking her 70-year-old fiance with a bag of Goldfish crackers, authorities said. Susan Spivey, 61, was charged with battery on a person 65-years or older. According to a Pinellas County arrest...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:50:48 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IQU/Pinellas_County_using_AI_to_help_improve_traffic_and_road_safety.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Ever get frustrated while stuck at a long traffic light? Pinellas County is working on that.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:04:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IQX/Powell_says_he_will_stay_on_as_Fed_governor_citing_Justice_Department_probe.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The decision came hours after the Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump's pick for the next Fed chair.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IQS/New_US_Congressional_maps_pass_both_chambers_of_Florida_Legislature.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The Senate approved the bill with 21 votes in favor, and 17 votes opposed.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:11:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IR1/Hegseth_testifies_to_House_committee_about_Pentagons_budget_proposal_Iran_war.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Pentagon officials estimated the now two-month-long war has cost $25 billion so far.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:54:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IR8/King_Charles_III_and_Queen_Camilla_kick_off_New_York_trip_by_honoring_victims_at_the_911_Memorial.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Charles and Camilla are on a diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:28:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IQZ/Board_approves_Tampa-St_Pete_ferry_to_have_two_boats_operate_7_days_a_week.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and Tampa city officials approved the purchase and renovation of two vessels using a federal grant.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:58:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IR9/Supreme_Court_weakens_a_landmark_Civil_Rights-era_law_and_aids_GOP_efforts_to_control_the_House.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law's protections against discrimination in redistricting.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:46:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IQW/Memorial_vigil_scheduled_for_USF_students.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy will be remembered with a number of events scheduled for later this week.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:34:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRA/Tampa_Bay_homeowners_turn_to_renting_as_accidental_landlords_rise_amid_tough_housing_market.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A new report from Zillow shows about 3.7% of rental listings in the region were originally listed for sale before being converted into rentals.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:52:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IR5/Pinellas_County_government_may_vacate_17_properties_in_downtown_Clearwater.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The move would put county operations at a new spot on US-19 and Ulmerton Road and free up 25 acres of prime space in Clearwater.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:59:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRE/Winter_Haven_mom_to_open_Logan_and_Friends_inclusive_school_for_children_with_autism.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Some families in Winter Haven said there’s a lack of resources and spaces for people with autism.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:55:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRS/Ex-FBI_Director_Comey_indicted_again_in_probe_over_online_post_officials_call_Trump_threat.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Comey says he assumed the arrangement of shells reading "86 47" was a political message, not a call to violence against Trump, the 47th president.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:37:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRB/Bolts_Canadiens_back_in_Tampa_for_pivotal_Game_5.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) After Sunday's comeback win from a two-goal deficit, the Lightning have been rewarded with a Game 5 back at Benchmark International Arena.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:37:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8Q/Lightning_and_Canadiens_head_to_Tampa_for_pivotal_Game_5.html(ABC Action News) The first-round series is now a best-of-three between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens, as the teams return to Tampa for Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Lightning rallied from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in Game 4 in Montreal to even...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:58 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRN/Twin_Views_Wagyu_NY_strip_and_roots_burrata_salad.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Refined coastal-American cuisine meets a casual, sun-soaked, high-energy atmosphere.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8R/Tampas_iconic_Alessi_Bakery_gets_new_location_for_its_scachatta_and_tres_leches_cakes.html(ABC Action News) A Tampa icon since 1912, Alessi Bakery has succeeded as a local mainstay partly for its delicious, otherworldly consistency. Alessi doesn't change thank goodness. The scachatta and tres leches cakes have been tasty for more than 100 years. WATCH:...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:18:05 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8S/Rays_third_baseman_Junior_Caminero_leaves_game_vs_Guardians_due_to_bruised_jaw.html(ABC Action News) Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night's game against Cleveland. Caminero was injured when he fouled a cutter from Cleveland's Tanner...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:14:52 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8T/News_to_Know_for_April_29.html(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we only have two days left before April shifts to May. Although it may feel like spring is flying by, don't worry, we still have a little way to go. The summer solstice, which...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:05:19 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8U/Man_who_plays_Santa_in_Polk_Christmas_events_arrested_in_human_trafficking_sting_PCSO.html(ABC Action News) A 68-year-old Winter Haven man who plays Santa Claus in major Christmas events in Polk County was arrested on April 21 after attempting to solicit sex from a 13-year-old girl, authorities said. Thomas Hicks was charged with human trafficking after...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:59:06 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IR6/Report_Florida_teacher_pay_sinks_to_bottom_of_national_rankings.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) A new report from the Florida Education Association (FEA) shows that Florida continues to rank among the lowest states in the nation for teacher pay.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:51:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6I8V/St_Pete_police_force_way_into_home_to_save_kidnapping_victim_affidavit.html(ABC Action News) St. Petersburg police forced their way into a home on Sunday to save a kidnapping victim, authorities said. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Michael Warren, 36, was observed by several witnesses pushing the victim, and his girlfriend,...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:38:32 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6IRP/Martinez_pitches_the_Rays_past_the_Guardians.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Rays beat the Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight winTue, 28 Apr 2026 19:52:00 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6GHB/Notice_Of_Public_Meeting_Tampa_City_Council_Special_Call_Workshop.html(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Notice Of Public Meeting Tampa City Council Special Call Workshop 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Tonia W. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 02:28 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, May 5 2026 , 5pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:28:32 Zhttps://bradenton.bubblelife.com/v/35143794/Y6GHJ/Disney_releases_dates_and_details_for_EPCOT_International_Food_and_Wine_Festival_2026.html(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Menus and marketplaces are still being finalized, but officials shared some fan-favorites that will be returning this year.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:55:00 Z