JUNETEENTH 2024
Juneteenth celebrations across Tampa Bay for 2024
Festivities are lined up county-by-county for Juneteenth, on June 19.
Festivities are lined up county-by-county for Juneteenth, on June 19.
June 19 marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.
The City of Lakeland is recognizing Juneteenth as on official, paid holiday for the first time.
Juneteenth celebration offers free admission to Tampa Museum of Art on June 15.
Henry McCloud and his family are using grant money to restore structures that are historic landmarks in Bealsville to keep their history alive.
Sharard Saddlers titled his artwork, “A Path of Courage, Unity and Love.”
On Juneteenth, a Citrus County family shared how their formerly enslaved ancestor claimed land more than 130 years ago that they still own today.
The special re-airs June 17 at 4 p.m.
Tampa Bay History Center's new exhibit details the contributions and accomplishments of Tampa’s Black community dating back to the 1500s.
The study, conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, examined how underserved communities are doing on a local level.
This Black History Month, we recognize the African Americans who paved the way, and honor a legacy that lives on.
Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy remember harrowing times while living in what was once considered a sundown town.
Daisy Swinton, owner of Swinton’s Lakeview Market, said that Black-owned businesses represented much more than spending money.
African Americans relied on Central Avenue in Tampa for most of their business needs during segregation.
After a contaminated past, a team from USF looks to improve a nearby stormwater pond's water quality.
Many North Redington Beach residents have significant damage from the storms and lost most of their personal belongings, including the new mayor.
The Cross Bay ferry service was scheduled to operate on a year-round schedule, ending Sept. 30. Service will now end April 30.
Hospitals in Tampa Bay are highlighting the work they're doing to fight the health disparities.
Jennifer Beasley said there aren’t many programs she knows of that both her son Davis, who has autism, and her daughter Caroline can participate in.
The director of marketing and media for New College of Florida is facing charges of exposure of sexual organs.
The program began last year and has helped first responders get to emergencies in a more timely fashion.
Saundra Weathers has been with Spectrum Bay News 9 since 2012, and is a proud reporter. To Saundra, giving viewers a clear and concise representation of a story helps demonstrate its significance. It’s especially amazing when Saundra sees how her stories help people or even change laws and policies. There’s no better feeling than helping the community.
