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St. Pete-Clearwater airport closed following 'security incident'

The Federal Aviation Administration later said the airport will be closed until at least 10 p.m.

4:00

Pinellas County22 minutes ago

The Refugee and Migrant Women’s Initiative (RAMWI) hosted a hurricane training session for Spanish speakers. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

Nonprofit helps Spanish-speaking community prepare for hurricane season

The Refugee and Migrant Women’s Initiative (RAMWI) held the first of several Hurricane Emergency Action Response Trainings.

2:10

Tampa34 minutes ago

Florida lawmakers say they don't expect to come to an agreement on the state budget in time for the May 2 end of the legislative session. (File)

Budget disagreement forces Florida lawmakers into overtime

The Florida House and Senate have not yet come together to agree on a state budget.

Florida1 hour ago

Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Friday on all outdoor open burning in all areas of the county. (FILE IMAGE)

As dry season continues, Hillsborough County the latest to issue burn ban

As the dry season continues across the Bay area, more counties are issuing burn bans. Hillsborough County is the latest to issue a ban.

3:33

Polk County2 hours ago

A no-contact thermometer, stethoscope and a calendar are seen at the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

The U.S. has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here's what to know

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Texas3 hours ago

The Gilded Page bookstore is teaming up with the Tarpon Springs Merchant Association to organize the event. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Dozens of authors flock to Tarpon Springs for book festival

More than 100 authors and artists will attend the gathering, which will include panel discussions and opportunities to meet the writers.

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Pinellas County4 hours ago