1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (271+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday by releasing around 50 recovered pelicans back into the wild. The sanctuary hosts releases every six to eight weeks for birds that have fully recovered. “Back to where you belong,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (471+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Superintendent Kevin Hendrick announced recommendations Thursday that could impact 28 schools across the district. The proposal includes closing seven schools, creating two new K-8 schools and making changes to school boundaries or programs at several other campuses. The…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (307+ words) PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A Pinellas Park High School resource officer who served as a New York City police officer during the Sept. 11 attacks is sharing his firsthand account. Harold Behar keeps a collection of newspapers, books and mementos from 9/11, including…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (510+ words) LARGO, Fla. — On Thursday, families across Pinellas County could learn whether major changes are coming to their schools. The district’s Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and Chief Operations Officer will present comprehensive recommendations to the school board that could include school closures,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (85+ words) SPRING HILL, Fla. – Two Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized after a shooting early Thursday. According to authorities, there is an increased law enforcement presence in the area of Coral Street and Berkeley Manor Boulevard in Spring Hill following the…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (448+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — Months into a multimillion-dollar restoration of Tampa Union Station, crews are making progress on the historic rail hub as Tampa prepares for continued growth and new development. The roughly $6 million project is restoring the 114-year-old station while updating…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (160+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Classes are scheduled to resume Wednesday at St. Pete Catholic High School after a fire broke out on a building's roof yesterday afternoon following a lightning strike. According to St. Pete Fire Rescue, the fire broke out…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (70+ words) Spectrum Bay News 9 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Rep. Anna Paulina Luna talks final sprint to November, and Florida's immigration crackdown gets more expensive Republican Rep. Anna Paulina…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (105+ words) SPRING HILL, Fla. – A child was hospitalized Monday after being bitten by an alligator at the Weeki Wachee Preserve. According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the gator was between 9 and 12 feet long. The child, whose name and age has…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Businesses in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District are preparing for a future with fewer Tampa Bay Rays game-day crowds. The Hillsborough County Commission and Tampa City Council approved funding last week for a new Rays stadium in…...