Did you see an important story on Spectrum Bay News 9 that told you to visit our website?
Here's where you'll find links containing important websites, phone numbers and other information that you may have seen in a segment on our station.
You can also find our latest stories on our home page at www.baynews9.com.
To see a listing of events throughout the Tampa Bay area, visit our Community Calendar. If you would like to submit an event, you can do it here.
Dec. 5
Resident Town Hall: Housing Promises from Past to Present (Registration)
Dec. 4
Palm River-Progress Village Community Area Plan
Nov. 29
Virtual Tour of President Jimmy Carter's boyhood home
Nov. 28
Nov. 9
FBI Tip-Sharing website for the Ybor City shooting
Nov. 8, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public feedback on potential changes to the bay scallop season for the Pasco County Zone. The Pasco County Zone currently has a 10-day season in rule but a longer, trial season was set by executive order in 2023 to assess whether extending the season would balance resource sustainability with community interests.
The virtual public workshop will start at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 8. A unique link to connect to the workshop will be posted on the Saltwater Workshops webpage on the day of the meeting.
If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, you can submit a written comment about Pasco County Zone bay scallop management online by visiting MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nov. 1, 2023
The city of St. Petersburg is funding new free bus rides to help low-income residents get to work. To be eligible, residents of the city of St. Petersburg must live within city limits and complete the application for the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) program.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 20, 2023
To Inform Families First
TIFF is an emergency contact registration tied to a person's driver's license or state ID. This simple yet life-changing step provides law enforcement who "you" want contacted on your behalf when the unexpected emergency happens. It's easy, only taking a couple minutes, free and uses your current driver's license or State-issued I.D. Card. Taking just a few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KEEP MANATEE BEAUTIFUL
Area residents wanting to give back to Mother Nature in a meaningful way can help restore sea oats lost during Hurricane Idalia during a replanting event this weekend on Holmes Beach.
Keep Manatee Beautiful and the City of Holmes Beach are calling on up to 50 volunteers this Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. to replant sea oats that washed out during the storm. Tools and supplies will be provided to those who help replant sea oats.
KMB will lead the volunteer effort this Saturday with a financial contribution ($5,000) from the City of Holmes Beach and direct assistance from the City’s Code Enforcement division. Volunteers who wish to help are asked to sign up on KMB’s volunteer page and to gather at the 52nd Street entrance to Holmes Beach Saturday at 8 a.m.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
City of Clearwater to Host Community Meeting Oct. 30 to Update the Public on the New City Hall Design
Residents and community members are invited to attend a public engagement meeting where the city is seeking input on the design of a new City Hall and Public Plaza.
The city of Clearwater is excited to be beginning the process of designing the new public spaces, planned to be adjacent to the existing Municipal Services Building, at 100 S. Myrtle Ave., which will be a central hub for the community's activities and gatherings.
Survey results will be collected prior to the Oct. 30 meeting for use in presenting community input to attendees. The public can take the survey prior to the meeting here:
https://www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/Take-Our-Clearwater-City-Hall-and-Civic-Plaza-Community-Survey
October 16, 2023
Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center Job Fair
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2935 CR 193 Clearwater, 33759
Become a Medical/Behavioral Assistant at Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center. Bring your resume and references to meet staff, explore the campus, complete an application and get hired.
October 10, 2023
Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation
A Solidarity Gathering
October 10th at 7:00 PM
Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC • 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
World Mental Health Day
Pasco Sheriff’s Office is committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing supportive ways to help our community. Together, we can raise awareness on the value of caring for our mental health and wellness. PSO also focuses on ways to best assist citizens experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.
PSO is proud to have introduced the Behavioral Health Intervention Team in 2020. This team's mission is to connect frequent users of emergency services, including police and EMS, to community-based resources. This connection can lead to long-term management of mental health conditions and in turn, reduce the volume of calls to emergency services.
Many community resources are available for a broad range of needs. PSO has compiled Pasco community-based resources on our website to help serve our citizens. These are available for various challenges that citizens may encounter, including mental health issues, experiencing houselessness, thoughts of self harm and more. This resource list was developed to give those seeking assistance a place to start when they may not where to turn.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations. Anyone in the United States can text or call 988 to reach trained counselors who can help them through a mental health emergency and direct them to additional resources for mental health and substance use treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org/chat. Please note that this number will not connect the caller to PSO personnel.
October 3, 2023
FLORIDA Division of Elections
Voter Registration - Vote-by-Mail information
October 2, 2023
Need holiday assistance?
Families and individuals in need of assistance this holiday season can register for the Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday assistance program.
Sept. 29, 2023
CareerSource Pinellas will partner with other organizations to host the Recovery Awareness Expo at St. Petersburg College (SPC) on Friday, Sept. 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. The expo will provide access to resources and celebrate community partnerships that strengthen the recovery ecosystem for Pinellas County residents in substance use recovery.
Event taking place at St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, located at 6605 Fifth Avenue N.
Sept. 27, 2023
Hillsborough County Public Schools will be holding a job fair in an effort to hire more bus drivers, bus attendants and mechanics. This job fair will be held on September 28th from 9 a.m. - 2p.m. at 9455 Harney Road in Thonotosassa. The district is looking to hire 200 bus drivers and 40 mechanics. Register for the job fair here
Sept. 11, 2023
Did Hurricane Idalia cause problems with your home/office? If so, you can go to Thrive DTSP on 4th Street in St. Petersburg and explain your situation. It is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Thrive DTSP: 727-933-9280
Aug. 24, 2023
Experts showing glimpses of optimism for Florida's homeowner's insurance market
- My Safe Florida Home program offering discounts to homeowners hardening their home for storms
Aug. 18, 2023
Submit Claim - Facebook User Privacy Settlement
Aug. 17, 2023
Gree recalls 1.56 million dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards
Aug. 11, 2023
Aug. 10, 2023
Pasco Schools provide free lunch this school year
Aug. 4, 2023
ON THE TOWN: Estate auction in Plant City
Aug. 3, 2023
Dali alive 360-degree experience and gallery admission
July 29, 2023
Polk County’s Environmental Land’s program is opening the process for accepting site nomination forms from landowners beginning August 1. Property owners who are interested in having sites evaluated are encouraged to complete and submit the Polk County Environmental Lands site nomination form, which can be found at https://polknature.com/about-us. Contact Tabitha Biehl at tabithabiehl@polk-county.net for more information.
July 28, 2023
Bullard Family Foundation 2023 Back to School Bash
July 27, 2023
Apply for Facebook privacy settlement suit
July 26, 2023
LINK: Volunteer to be a ReadingPal
July 25, 2023
Phoebe the Flamingo at Tampa International Airport has been nominated for a People's Choice Award. View details on voting here.
July 17, 2023
Pre-paid scholarship program enrollment open for LEGOLAND Floirda Resort employees
July 13, 2023
July 10, 2023
City of Tampa Archive Awareness Week https://www.tampa.gov/city-clerk/aaw
July 6, 2023
ST. PETERSBURG: CareFest is a community outreach program that helps homeowners with minor home repairs, yard work, and painting through in-kind donations + volunteers. Do you have a project in mind?
Let the city know by filling out this form: https://form.jotform.com/231555530788059
WEIGH IN ON MONOPOLY TAMPA GAME! For those in Tampa, the chance to pass 'Go' and collect $200 is just around the corner as a Monopoly game based on the city is in the works! Tampa Edition will replace the perennial board game’s famous Atlantic City squares, from Boardwalk to Park Place, with Tampa businesses, nonprofits and landmarks. Officially licensed by Hasbro, the game is currently seeking the public's recommendations on which notable sights to include. Could Zoo Tampa, Raymond James Stadium or even Bern's Steak House make the cut? Recommendations for squares can be submitted to tampa@toptrumps.com.
July 4, 2023
Foster a pet for an overnight sleepover for the 4th of July, as fireworks can be an overwhelming experience for dogs & cats, causing extreme stress and anxiety..
June 28, 2023
https://www.myclearwater.com/Visit-Coachman-Park/00-Coachman-Park-Grand-Opening-Celebration
June 12, 2023
https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/mental-health-wellness/
May 11, 2023
Tampa MICHELIN restaurants
April 20, 2023
Operation Medicine Cabinet Event Scheduled for Saturday, April 22
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Kenneth City Police Department
Largo Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department
Live Free! Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Pinellas County Operation Par, Inc.
PINELLAS COUNTY - Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
NORTH COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Countryside Mall (Southwest Corner) (Clearwater PD), 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, 33761 -Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - North District Station, 2496 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin, 34698 -Tarpon Springs Police Department, 444 South Huey Avenue, Tarpon Springs
MID-COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Largo Police Department, 201 Highland Avenue North, Largo 33770 -Walgreens, 2295 East Bay Drive, Largo -Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, 10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo -Walmart, 8001 US Highway 19 North, Pinellas Park
SOUTH COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg -Kenneth City Police Department, 4600 58th Street North, Kenneth City -St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach
Citizens are invited to stop by any one of the eleven listed locations during the designated times to drop off their unused and expired prescription medications for safe collection and disposal - no questions asked.
Participating agencies have partnered with local Walgreens stores to offer additional locations for drop-off.
Operation Medicine Cabinet is designed to educate the public and raise awareness about the problem of prescription drug abuse. The crisis has reached epidemic proportions, with prescription drugs as the number one abused drug in the United States, surpassing all other illicit drugs.
Please be aware that no biohazards or needles will be accepted and that the program is intended for private citizens of Pinellas County and not for commercial use.
As a reminder, drop-off sites are in the parking lot area or lobby of each location. Residents should look for a law enforcement presence at each of the selected drop-off sites.
For further information, please contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-2222.
April 6, 2023
March 23, 2023
Gasparilla International Film Festival
March 15, 2023
Stratford Care USA recalls Omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs
Feb. 23, 2023
RECALL: Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Feb. 20, 2023
LINK: Send messages of support to President Jimmy Carter
Feb. 13, 2023
Feb. 10, 2023
LINK: Pasco County Fire Rescue recruiting
Jan. 4, 2023
Download the Spectrum Bay News 9 app for the latest News, Weather and Real Time Traffic at your fingertips.
- LIVE interactive Klystron 9 map
- Severe Weather Notifications
- LIVE interactive Real Time traffic
- Upload pictures to Bay News 9 from the app
Get it now for your iOS and Android devices.
Attractions Insider is your all-in-one source for everything you need to know about Florida's theme parks. Get news, deals, helpful tips and more in our Attractions Insider special section!
- Download the Spectrum News app and turn on notifications to receive a weekly Attractions Briefing every Friday.