Crews respond to 40-acre wildfire in Pasco County; no structures in danger

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 11:11A Spectrum News Staff

Key Vista Park is closed due to a wildfire at the park, and portions of Anclote Gulf Park are also closed.

U.S. election officials question agency about Trump order overhauling operations

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 10:51A Associated Press

The North Carolina meeting was the first time those in charge of the nation's voting formally gathered to weigh in on the order's implications.

Existing home sales fell 5.9% in March, National Association of Realtors report says

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 10:09A Susan Carpenter

Sales were down 2.4% compared with a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI initiatives in K-12 public schools

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 8:05A Associated Press

Lawsuits argue that the guidance is so vague that it leaves schools and educators in limbo about what they may do.

Manatee County man wins $1 million after buying $5 scratch-off card

ABC Action News 4/24 7:55A Rebekah Nelson

A Manatee County man claimed the top prize after he purchased a winning scratch-off card for $5. The Florida Lottery said Ramon Torres, 69, won $1 million while playing the Double Your Money scratch-off game. He chose to receive his winnings as a...

Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to U.S.

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 7:16A Associated Press

A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender military members to take effect, for now

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 7:02A Associated Press

Several transgender military members challenged the ban, saying their firing would cause lasting damage to their careers and reputations.

Scientists raise alarms about air quality amid EPA cuts

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 4:56A Erin Billups - National Health R

A new air quality report shows concerning changes for much of the United States

In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 4:44A Associated Press

"I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying," Trump wrote.

Bucs ready for 'leveled off' NFL Draft

ABC Action News 4/24 4:24A Kevin Lewis

The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off tonight from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers currently hold the 19th pick of the first round. The vast majority of media predictions have the Bucs picking a defensive player with that selection. Former NFL...

Elementary school teacher arrested for touching students inappropriately: MCSO

ABC Action News 4/24 4:24A Rebekah Nelson

After a two-week-long investigation, deputies charged a teacher from a Manatee County elementary school with molestation and battery. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said they were contacted on April 4 after multiple children reported that...

Local organization helps at-risk pregnant women in Pinellas County

ABC Action News 4/24 4:22A Larissa Scott

A local organization that helps at-risk pregnant women in Pinellas County wants to get the word out about their program to help more women in need. Keayea Lee works at EPIC, a non-profit providing assistance to high-risk pregnant women in...

U.S. filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 3:54A Associated Press

Thursday's report also that showed the four-week average of applications, which evens out the week-to-week volatility ticked down by 750 to 220,250.

Deputies arrest 2 suspects after human remains found in Pasco County

ABC Action News 4/24 3:07A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies arrested two suspects in connection with an ongoing investigation into the discovery of human remains in Pasco County. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said the apparent remains were found in Trilby, near Old Trilby Road and Trilby Road,...

Tampa businessman remembers handshake with Pope Francis

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/24 3:04A Dalia Dangerfield

Tampa man calls handshake with Pope: "Humbling."