St. Pete seawall community meeting tonight, the usage of old Florida toll booths and condo tower...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 10:45A Spectrum News Staff

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Paint it pink: New St. Pete condo tower project catches public's eye

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 6:35A Spectrum News Staff

An entire downtown St. Petersburg block, consisting of six buildings, was recently painted pink at the corner of 4th Ave. S and 4th St. S.

33-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after dispute escalates in Tampa: Police

ABC Action News 2/17 5:27A WFTS Digital Staff

Tampa Police Department announced Tuesday the arrest of a 33-year-old man tied to a shooting that critically injured another man on Monday afternoon. This incident happened just after 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 near the intersection of North 27th Street...

What becomes of 'abandoned' Florida toll booths?

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 5:16A Tim Wronka

Toll booths are becoming a thing of the past in Florida. But what becomes of those buildings no longer in use?

20-year-old Clearwater motorcyclist dead after 2-vehicle collision: FHP

ABC Action News 2/17 4:32A WFTS Digital Staff

A 20-year-old Clearwater man is dead after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Monday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP said the fatal crash happened shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 16, when the man was riding his...

Polk County teacher retiring after 31 years in education

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 4:00A Jorja Roman

Edith Thomas has worked in Polk County Public Schools for 31 years.

Stronger Seawalls: St. Pete wants community input before launching master plan

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 3:57A Angie Angers

The city is asking residents if they would support raising the minimum required elevation for private seawalls, among other things.

Spring Training games set to begin across the Tampa Bay area

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 3:53A Jason Lanning

According to information from Florida's Grapefruit League, officials say spring training has spurred a $679 million economic impact for Florida.

Unidentified bicyclist dies in U.S. 301 crash in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 2/17 3:10A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a bicyclist died in a Monday night crash on U.S. 301 in Pasco County. FHP said a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 73-year-old Dade City man, was traveling northbound on US-301 at around 9 p.m. on Feb. 16. South of...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 3:10A Associated Press

Jackson died Tuesday surrounded by family, according to a statement posted online from the family.

Year of the Horse: Tampa Bay celebrates Lunar New Year

ABC Action News 2/17 2:50A Frances Lin

Out with the old, in with a new moon. Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off Tuesday, marking the start of the 15-day celebration of one of the most widely observed holidays around the world. Year of the Horse: Tampa Bay celebrates Lunar New Year...

Hillsborough Co. partners with telehealth company for virtual response to non-life-threatening 911...

ABC Action News 2/17 2:47A Keely McCormick

Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with a telehealth company to offer a virtual care option for certain non-life-threatening 911 calls. As the county continues to grow, so does the demand for emergency services. That is why...

North Port begins building new Emergency Operations Center

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/17 1:57A Claire Alfree

For years, some city employees have had to camp out inside City Hall during hurricanes. But City Hall hasn’t always been safe enough to stay open.

The Highwaymen: Painting through racism and inspiring a new generation of artists

ABC Action News 2/17 1:40A Michael Paluska

During the segregated Jim Crow South a time of lynchings, racial terror, and systemic violence a group of Black Florida men and women turned Florida landscape art into survival. They were called the Highwaymen selling landscapes door-to-door,...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | Feb. 20-22

ABC Action News 2/17 1:21A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Feb. 20-22), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (2/20) Prison Affair in Tampa When: 7 p.m. Where: 810 E....