OOrlando
Just like many Floridians, the manatees don’t like the cold. In fact, they rely on the warm water for survival, and the constant 72-degree water in the spring is a perfect fit. (File photo)
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Orlando — January 2, 2026

  • January 2, 2026
Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner We wrap up our Friday…
TTampa
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders peform on Clearwater Beach. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)
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Tampa — December 30, 2025

  • December 30, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner We will start today with…
TTampa
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield runs to avoid Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb during Miami's 20-17 win Sunday. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Tampa — December 29 2025

  • December 29, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner After a foggy start to…
OOrlando
Orlando Facilities Division workers will begin removing items from inside the former Pulse nightclub on Monday so work can begin next year on a memorial to the victims who were shot at the site. (Spectrum News 13/Sarah Winkelmann)
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Orlando — December 23, 2025

  • December 23, 2025
Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Under partly to mostly sunny…
TTampa
Cirque Italia has hired 30% more performers this year compared to last year and says one of the reasons is because small circus companies are closing. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Julia Hazel)
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Tampa — December 23, 2025

  • December 23, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner It will be another warm…
TTampa
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom during the first half of Sunday's 23-20 Bucs loss. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
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Tampa — December 22, 2025

  • December 22, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Skies will be partly cloudy.…
OOrlando
Former driver Greg Biffle waves to fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
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Orlando — December 19, 2025

  • December 19, 2025
Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner A cold front moving across…
TTampa
Goodwill Manasota is expanding its footprint into Longboat Key. (Spectrum News)
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Tampa — December 19, 2025

  • December 19, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner The morning will start out…
OOrlando
Floridians brace for loss of Affordable Care Act subsidies
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Orlando — December 18, 2025

  • December 18, 2025
Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Warm, muggy air returns to…
TTampa
Withlacoochee Forestry Center and Pasco County Fire Rescue battled a 10-acre wildfire. (FFS Withlacoochee)
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Tampa — December 18, 2025

  • December 18, 2025
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner It’s warmer and more humid…