Cybersecurity experts gather for inaugural ‘Cyber Bay’ event
TAMPA, Fla. — The future of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is taking shape right here in Tampa Bay. What…
Makeshift Black History Matters mural reappears in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While murals in Tampa and St. Petersburg have been erased, a new one appeared…
Evening Briefing Orlando Oct 14 2025
Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need…
Medical foster mom in Tampa reopens her home
TAMPA, Fla. — Kadesha Stewart knew one thing her whole life. “I always wanted five children,” said Stewart.…
Businesses release videos showing homeless incidents
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sushi Inc in downtown St. Petersburg has released two surveillance videos to Spectrum News of incidents that…
Tampa Bay Jewish, Palestinian communities react to ceasefire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Jewish and Palestinian communities are weighing in on the ceasefire in the…
Tampa woman helps families achieve dream of homeownership
TAMPA, Fla. — As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Tampa native Sylvia Alvarez is being recognized for her lasting impact on…
Mario Cruz teaching kayaking and fishing
TAMPA, Fla. — A Bay area man has turned his love of kayaking and fishing into a nonprofit. Mario…
Mayor pushes back on murals, will comply with removals
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and other community leaders pushed back on the state’s…
Israel/Gaza ceasefire reaction; Florida may end long gun law
Florida lawmakers react to the ceasefire in Israel, and a bill being considered in Tallahassee could lower the…
FDOT adding more signs at US-27 and SR-19 in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation plans to add more signage at U.S. Highway 27 and…
St. Petersburg named as ‘next great food city’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg has been named one of the “next great food cities” by Food and Wine.…