Republican Congressman Greg Steube returns to Washington after January injury

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 4:25P Corina Cappabianca

Republican Congressman Greg Steube made his return to Washington this week after being injured in January in a fall from a ladder.

Lawmakers threaten St. Pete funding over proposed abortion travel

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 4:13P Josh Rojas

The funding proposal for the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund will come before the city council for a final vote on April 6.

Yarnell Sampson's mission is now the legacy of his son who died at FreeFall

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 3:11P Jeff Allen

He is advocating for legislation that ensures no other family loses a child on a thrill ride.

Hillsborough County commissioners seeks more parental control at public libraries

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 12:17P Fallon Silcox

Hillsborough County Commissioner Michael Owen says he is taking a close look at the library system, and is proposing some changes.

Florida to reframe mental health education with a focus on resiliency

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 10:00A Spectrum News Staff

First lady Casey DeSantis announced $21 million in funding for new ‘Resiliency Education Standards.’

Closing arguments taking place in 'ice cream man' murder retrial

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 7:32A Spectrum News Staff

Michael Keetley, 52, is accused of killing two men and injuring two others in a 2010 shooting outside a home in Ruskin.

University of Tampa President Ronald L. Vaughn to retire in 2024

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 6:07A Spectrum News Staff

Vaughn will remain as president through the next academic year while the UT Board of Trustees, led by Chair Charlotte Baker, hires his successor.

Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in U.S.

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 5:48A Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers passed a bill this week seeking to add the state to the list of those authorizing firing squads.

In overnight post, Trump portends ‘death and destruction’ if he’s charged

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 5:30A Justin Tasolides

Trump’s rhetoric has escalated since he falsely claimed that he would be arrested Tuesday on charges related to the probe.

SpaceX pushes start time for launch of more than 50 Starlink satellites

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 5:13A Anthony Leone

The launch will happen at Friday at 11:43 a.m. EDT.

1 year later: Florida legislature grapples with ride safety following teen’s death at FreeFall

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 3:36A Will Robinson-Smith

Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride on March 24, 2022.

Florida House set to vote on permitless carry bill

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 12:48A Jason Lanning

The Florida House will vote Friday on legislation that would allow Floridians to carry a concealed weapon in public without a license or training.

Suspected Iran drone kills U.S. worker in Syria; U.S. retaliates

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/24 12:08A Associated Press

The Pentagon says a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded.

Alzheimer's Association: Stress of caregiving taking a toll

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/23 5:26P Cait McVey

A recent report by the Alzheimer's Association shows many caregivers experience mental and physical stress.

Free-agent signee Chris Nikic is inspirational for Magic

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/23 4:53P Spectrum News Staff

A team executive says the 23-year-old is "a great example of what can be done with hard work, determination and perseverance."