May Day demonstrations in U.S. and around the globe protest Trump agenda

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 1:23P Associated Press

Organizers said the International Workers' Day protests were against Trump's assault on labor protections, diversity initiatives and federal employees

Boater that crashed into Clearwater Ferry steps down from Jannus Live post

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:55A Spectrum News Staff

Law enforcement says Jeff Knight was operating the boat that crashed into the Clearwater Ferry Sunday night, killing one person and injuring 10.

Trump nominating Waltz as U.N. ambassador, hours after reports he was out as national security...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:48A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser while continuing his work at the State Department.

Free daily text service supports mental well-being for students and staff

ABC Action News 5/1 9:18A Wendy Ryan

For the last few years, ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan has told you about Cope Notes. Its a daily text message sent at different times of the day to help support your mental well-being. For me, it's been really like a life changer. And the...

DeSantis signs 8 bills into law, Trump nominates Waltz as U.N. ambassador and suspected graves on...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:12A Spectrum News Staff

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Rules for school diabetes emergencies, fentanyl testing, surrendered children among bills signed...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 8:59A Mark Boxley

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that he has signed into law eight bills that originated in the Florida House.

Senate Democrats plan to force vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El Salvador

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 8:58A Susan Carpenter

On Thursday, they filed a privileged motion that would force the State Department to issue a human rights report on El Salvador.

Busch Gardens unveils $40 million upgrades, including new animals

ABC Action News 5/1 8:22A Rebekah Nelson

A major upgrade is coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Baya $40 million one, to be exact. The park announced on Wednesday that Wild Oasis at Jungala, its latest kid-friendly section, will debut in May. An interactive "adventure realm," Wild Oasis will...

1.6 million Floridians are on a list claiming unemployment overpayment, but few know it

ABC Action News 5/1 7:34A Kylie McGivern

More than two years ago, the ABC Action News I-Team discovered that some lottery winners in Florida were being turned away, told they had been overpaid in unemployment. In the years since, hundreds of...

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Debbie Evenson

ABC Action News 5/1 7:31A Deiah Riley

At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the playoff game on April 30, the Bolts honored Debbie Evenson. For the past 17 years, Evenson has led the team at...

Florida man arrested for having 3 wives in 3 different counties

ABC Action News 5/1 6:52A Adam Walser

A man is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now, those women are speaking out, saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in...

Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan terminated after investigation reveals violation of company policies

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 6:41A Associated Press, Rachel Ryan

The Kohl’s Board of Directors said it will begin a search for a new CEO.

Orlando group advocates for rejected bills aimed to help people with autism

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 6:34A Jaclyn Harold

The President of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando pushed for bills that would have provided major safety changes in schools.

Tampa Fire Rescue Open House

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/1 6:20A WebformCreator (Bot)

Tampa Fire Rescue Open House WebformCreator (Bot) Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:20 pm Event Status Scheduled Attachments social-post-45-tfr-bday.png When Sat, May 10 2025 , 10am - 1pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Join Us in Celebrating 130 Years of...

Federal funds to help with push to revamp downtown St. Pete roadways

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 5:27A Spectrum News Staff

Two of St. Pete's busiest one-way roads could soon become two-way streets thanks to a new federal grant.