BRANDON, Fla. — Two cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora, have been reported in Hillsborough County, according to the infectious disease team at HCA ...

PASCO COUNTY, Fla – All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were closed early Friday at the State Road 54 exit due to a fatal crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County officials are the latest group in the Bay area to put a moratorium on data centers. Similar to ordinances in other counties, Sarasota County will use the next ...

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as Milton gets closer to landfall. For the latest forecast updates, you can check here. Flood Warnings for ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A newly opened affordable housing community in Bradenton is giving priority access to teachers, first responders, health care workers and other local employees as the region ...

HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida lawmakers did not approve new funding for Florida Forever, the state’s flagship conservation and recreational lands acquisition program, raising concerns among ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Fire & Rescue’s new Fire Cadet Program offers single-certified paramedics career advancement. The program sponsors qualifying candidates through the fire academy, ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — More than 20 candidates seeking local, state and federal offices are expected to take part in the Politics in Pinellas Candidate Showcase on Thursday at Ruth Eckerd Hall, giving ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Tracey Gipson opened his door to Spectrum Bay News 9 at his apartment in the Heroes Village of Sarasota. Although Sarasota is his hometown, his time in the Marine Corps took him from ...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Two Army veterans are getting mortgage-free homes in Riverview through Building Homes for Heroes and Built to Honor. Through this, more than 100 homes are created ...

Melvin Azofeifa helps vets through Stairway for Heroes, which holds monthly outings and provides golf and fellowship.

GULFPORT, Fla. — A 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant will fund $15,000 in upgrades to the Discover Gulfport Walking Trail, adding signage, QR code maps and handrails to make the path more accessible ...