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Dr. Joshua Rovin shows a comparison between heart scans over a nine-year period. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Erin Murray)

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Morton Plant Hospital furthers research into new heart surgery procedure

BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital recently completed the world’s first transcatheter aortic valve–in–transcatheter aortic valve procedure.

3:09

Pinellas County4 hours ago

CROSS BAY FERRY

Cross Bay Ferry's immediate future could be decided by vote this week

The immediate future of the Cross Bay Ferry could be decided this week during the Hillsborough County Commission meeting.

Tampa5 hours ago

TAX DAY

Tuesday is April 15, which means tax returns are due. But for some filers in the Bay area, the deadline has been pushed back. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

TAX DAY

Florida's Tax Day deadline pushed back due to storms

The Internal Revenue Service pushed the deadline back to May 1 for those directly impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida3 hours ago

EVERYDAY HERO

Jill Spangler started the PunchWorx boxing exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Rick Elmhorst)

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EVERYDAY HERO

Jill Spangler starts PunchWorx program in Lakeland to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease

The PunchWorx boxing exercise classes are held at the Kelly Recreation Complex.

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Tampa8 hours ago

SPORTS

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

SPORTS

Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam

McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff.

Georgia19 hours ago

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EVENT GUIDES

EASTER 2025

Easter eggs scattered in a field. (Spectrum News 1/Jordan Kudisch)

EASTER 2025

Easter events 'egg'-spected to take place across Tampa Bay for 2025

Easter is hopping into Tampa Bay on Sunday, April 20.

Tampa1 week ago

HEADLINES

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Mystyslav Chernov)

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Zelenskyy invites Trump to see 'what Putin did' as the U.S. president blames Biden, Russia, Ukraine for war

"Come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,” Zelenskyy said.

Ukraine1 hour ago

EARTHQUAKE

(Image courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey)

EARTHQUAKE

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near San Diego, felt as far as LA

The quake swung light fixtures and rattled shelves in San Diego and was felt as far north as Los Angeles.

El Segundo1 hour ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, left, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 14, 2025. (Pool via AP)

El Salvador's Bukele, Trump officials refuse to bring back wrongly deported man despite Supreme Court ruling

Both El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and U.S. AG Pam Bondi refused to commit to the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia during an Oval Office meeting.

Washington, D.C.20 minutes ago

Low-income Americans most worried about job loss, Fed Reserve survey says

Low-income Americans are worried about job loss, higher inflation, Fed says

The latest survey of consumer expectations found Americans earning less than $50,000 are most concerned.

Nationwide3 hours ago

SOCIAL SECUIRITY

The Social Security Administration office in downtown St. Petersburg. (Spectrum News/Anthony Sande)

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SOCIAL SECUIRITY

In-person Social Security ID policy modified ahead of rollout

The Social Security Administration says new technology will help them better flag fraud, so they can keep taking claims over the phone.

2:50

Pinellas County6 hours ago

NEW SHEPARD LAUNCH

The all-female crew of the NS-31 mission traveled to beyond the Kármán line, the internationally established edge of space at 62 miles/100 kilometers, on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Blue Origin)

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NEW SHEPARD LAUNCH

All-female crew returns from Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital launch

This is all part of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin’s mission to have space travel become accessible for the average Joe.

10:05

Brevard County6 hours ago

The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

U.S. stocks edge higher after markets rally on Trump's pause for some of his electronics tariffs

Stock markets in other countries likewise bounced following the cooldown in Trump's trade war with China, the world's second-largest economy.

Nationwide2 hours ago

This image provided by Commonwealth Media Services shows damage after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Commonwealth Media Services via AP)

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence planned to beat him, documents say

The fire left significant damage and forced Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building early Sunday.

Pennsylvania4 hours ago

SHIPBUILDING

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, Fla. (Spectrum News)

2:07

SHIPBUILDING

Tampa shipbuilders optimistic about new executive order with maritime focus

Richard McCreary, the President of Gulf Marine Repair, said there has been a lack of funding into port facilities for decades.

2:07

Tampa19 hours ago

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Black Maternal Health Week

MATERNAL HEALTH

USF Health's Black Maternal Health Week events

USF College of Public Health is continuing its initiative to educate Black communities on the importance of maternal care.

Tampa3 days ago

Kaylani Campbell and her daughter. (Spectrum News)

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Tampa International Airport Camera

Black Maternal Health event highlights disparities while uplifting mothers and educating medical professionals

All week long, advocates, healthcare workers and mothers with work to raise awareness about the disparities.

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Tampa2 days ago

HUMAN INTEREST

Members of the Florida Black Maternal Health Initiative. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Saundra Weathers)

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HUMAN INTEREST

Advocates using Black Maternal Health week as way to educate, reduce deadly disparities

Black Maternal Health week aims to raise awareness and improve the maternal health outcomes within the Black community.

2:39

Tampa3 days ago

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FRANCHISES

Disney World launches luggage transport service for resort guests

The service is available at select resorts with Southwest Airlines flights departing from Orlando International Airport.

Orlando6 days ago

ATTRACTIONS INSIDER

A newly born Masai giraffe named Tucker made his Walt Disney World debut on Monday at Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve alongside his mom, Mara. (Courtesy: Walt Disney World)

ATTRACTIONS INSIDER

Newly born Masai giraffe makes debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom

The calf named Tucker can be found at the park's Harambe Wildlife Reserve.

Orlando1 week ago

Super Nintendo World at Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park. (Spectrum News)

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PHOTO GALLERY: First look at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park

The attraction’s grand opening for its fourth theme park is scheduled for May 22.

1:05

Orlando1 week ago

The Saunders Planetarium and Digital Dome Theatre at MOSI is now open, featuring a 10,000-square-foot screen and over 330 seats. (Photo: MOSI)

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Digital Dome Theatre and Saunders Planetarium now open at Tampa’s MOSI

The Digital Dome Theatre is the new home of MOSI’s Saunders Planetarium, the second largest planetarium in the country.

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Tampa1 week ago

The snowgies from the movie, "Frozen," can be found at Walt Disney World's winter-themed water park, "Blizzard Beach." (Photo: Disney)