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"Single-file line, just like in elementary school!" Flamingos being moved to safe areas at @BuschGardens.
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Really bad flooding going on in Maderia Beach area. This is the lobby of the All Season Resort. Stay safe out there! Get the latest on #Helene -> baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weathe…
Couresy: Randy Paradine
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Some Floridians in Pensacola had to get creative when dealing with the snow piling up on their pool cages.
Courtesy: ConnieSue's Cozy Corner on Facebook
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WATCH 📹: Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Pinellas County in what organizers are calling "No Kings Day," a nationwide demonstration in response to President Donald Trump's military birthday parade. ⬇️
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California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019. specne.ws/p8cG6x
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ANNA PAULINA LUNA WINS REELECTION: Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna will defeat Democrat challenger Whitney Fox to keep her U.S. House District 13 seat. Get live results: baynews9.com/results
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Gov. DeSantis on Fla. counties' election hacking: "I recently met with the FBI concerning the election issues mention in the Mueller report," DeSantis said. "Two Florida counties experienced intrusions into supervisor of elections networks." specne.ws/SpcWg4
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Man arrested by @LakelandPD after eating pancakes in roadway, disrupting traffic bit.ly/2n1tIF8
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That Confederate flag in Marion County? A man decided to take matters into his own hands: bit.ly/1JWd2rp
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#BREAKING: In a 5-2 vote, Pinellas County commissioners have agreed to help fund a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. specne.ws/JMLdta
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AG Sessions says Sayoc is being charged with 5 federal crimes:
➡ Interstate transport. of an explosive
➡ Illegal mailing of explosives
➡ Threats against ex-Potus and other persons
➡ Threatening interstate communications
➡ Assaulting current or former officers
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CAPTION THIS: A gator was seen "swimming" on the roadway by the Wawa on Gandy Blvd. in Pinellas Park on Thursday. (🎥: Courtesy of Daniel Markovich)
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Thank you to all the linemen, first responders and all the helpers during Hurricane Milton.
View information on how to help: baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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Here's a look of Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa where water in the Bay has receded due to Hurricane Ian's eventual landfall.
(📹: Theresa Collington)
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Mykela Sures sent this picture in of her husband's great grandma's house in Stuart that was destroyed by a tornado with her still inside. She is stable in the hospital.
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Debris is still piling up from Hurricane Helene in St. Pete Beach. Some residents are concerned with the threat of flooding along the beach as Milton approaches.
📹: Spectrum Bay News 9 Senior Producer Annie Kane
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The Savannah Bananas are making their NFL stadium debut in Tampa to a sold out crowd at Raymond James Stadium ⚾🍌
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Following a Hernando County teacher being investigated by the Florida Department of Education for showing the Disney movie, “Strange World,” to her students, an online petition is calling for the resignation of the board member that instituted the case.
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Joe Hargett sent us this video from his Ring camera showing flooding just outside of his home in Clearwate Beach. He said, "This area is one of the highest in North Beach, 7ft above sea level. Has not flooded in decades. Flowing like a river now."
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SHERIFF GRADY JUDD ON CONSEQUENCES OF SCHOOL THREATS: "Were asking for restitution of all of the costs to investigate these cases...so buyer beware."
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At one point in Largo, it seemed like it was raining sheet metal. Check out this video from Eddie Grabovac near Ulmerton Road. baynews9.com
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Look Who's Back! Spectrum Bay News 9 morning anchor Erica Riggins is back on the a.m. desk and shares some very special news. Watch:
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🚀 @SpaceX has launched South Korea’s first lunar orbiter, which is the second liftoff the Space Coast has seen in one day since five decades ago, reports @AnthonyLeone.
Learn more about the launch here: specne.ws/39JZi9
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Check out the Howard Frankland Bridge! This is the camera at I-275 and Kennedy Blvd. You can see the water going over the barriers and ponding on the road. Drive safe out there!!! Get the latest updates on Helene -> baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weathe…
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Adam Christian Johnson, 36, of Parrish has been identified as the man carrying a U.S. House lectern during a pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. He was arrested Friday night in Pinellas County. According to jail records, he is being held on a federal warrant.
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BACKING BIDEN: "Our president is an embarrassment to our country, to my party, the Republican Party," Mike Fasano said. specne.ws/cTFw8P
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According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Stacey Dash, 52, and a man became involved in an argument just before 8 p.m. Deputies said Dash pushed the man and slapped him in the face. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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One last look at the #SuperBlueBloodMoon as it vanished from the St. Petersburg sky at sunrise.
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A plane carrying over 250 Americans from Israel landed at Tampa International Airport Sunday night. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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PIC: #Irma has been top of mind all day, but here's a beautiful sunset shot in St. Pete sent in by Robbie Nelson. Be safe out there.
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Jose Fernandez's original Alonso High School baseball jersey taken during candlelight vigil baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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#BREAKING: Change of heart: Tom Brady reverses course, tweets he'll return to Bucs. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports…
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Broward and Miami-Dade counties students stage walkouts in South Florida in response to #Neveragain movement.
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NEW: Tropical Depression 27 formed over the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane within a couple days as it tracks near Bermuda.
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Here's another look at that swirl that was in the sky earlier today over Pinellas County. baynews9.com
Courtesy: Angel Morales
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ALL LIT UP: The city of Tampa lit up orange on Friday night to raise awareness of the issue of gun violence.
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One dead, seven injured in Oldsmar crash. Intersection of Curlew Rd. and McMullen Booth Rd. is currently blocked. goo.gl/k2Tz3c
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Stanley Cup title defense lives on for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They will meet either the Boston Bruins or NY Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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GREAT NEWS 🙏 The popular voice heard before most Tampa Bay Lightning home games is out of the ICU after recently being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey has been hospitalized since mid-July. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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A St. Pete salon is offering dads lessons on proper hair care for their daughters.
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Multiple waterspouts off the coast of Anna Maria Island as seen from viewers Lilly Roth and Ola Hassan.
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So, um, anybody in Gulfport lose a goat? A Gulfport resident went out in their yard this morning to survey the damage and there it was #Irma
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This is paw-some news! The @TBLightning introduced a new team ambassador, a yellow lab puppy named Bolt, from Southeastern Guide Dogs. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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A viewer photo of #HurricaneElsa arriving in Madeira Beach earlier. Download the Spectrum News app to stay up to date on the latest. Source: DocJon Photo
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Rihanna shined bright on the Super Bowl stage during the halftime show. How did you like the performance?
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1ST BABY OF 2021: Tampa has its first new baby of the year. Baby Boy J’Lon Armoni Kiffin was born at 4:51 a.m. at Adventhealth Tampa. He arrived weighing 6 lbs 9 ounces and is 19 3/4 inches long. Mom and baby are resting well.
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Boy, 8, learns how to drive on YouTube, takes sister to McDonald's who has craving for a burger. goo.gl/9KDRsO
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President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to serve as the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency.- baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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Are you ready for @WrestleMania in Tampa? WWE Superstar @DMcIntyreWWE tells us what's in store for wrestling's mega event, on the latest episode of our #ToThePointAlready podcast.
Listen where you get your podcasts or on the Spectrum News app. 🎧 specne.ws/BxsrsS
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The Slide the City Block Party is coming to Tampa next month. One day only! bit.ly/1SjpgtK?cid=twitter_B…
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CUTE ALERT! Baby squirrels rescued from #Irma. Their names are Harvey, Irma, and Jose. #irmaanimals
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#BREAKING: The Tampa Bay Rays, without Tropicana Field available next season because of Hurricane Milton damage, will play their 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. specne.ws/3qxZbq
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CHECK IT OUT: It's snowing in Florida! ❄️ Here's a look at conditions on I-10 in Pensacola. (📹: FL511)
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After dealing with #Irma for the past week, this rainbow is a great sign! Seen over St. Pete Marina. (Courtesy: Pamela Thomas)
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Video shows Tampa Bay with water drained as Hurricane #Irma approaches. (Courtesy: Tom Burich)
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#BREAKING: The Pinellas County commission voted 5-2 to approve bonds to finance a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. specne.ws/gUUn1e
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Just your ordinary night of fishing off Indian Rocks Beach...NOT! Travis Wateska and friends hauled in this 8-foot bull shark overnight.
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RESCUE: Good Samaritans found two stranded manatees in the bay. They, along with @ManateeSheriff deputies, sprang into action!
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#BREAKING: The St. Petersburg city council has voted to approve a resolution supporting the rights of residents to make their own decisions regarding abortions. The resolution passed with a 6-2 vote. Read The Full Story: baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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This, right here, is a pretty big alligator. It was captured in Okeechobee, #Florida. baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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Paralyzed vet dances upright with his bride at wedding #goodnews
goo.gl/18o4AO?cid=twitter_BN… @sbelsole
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TROPICANA FIELD ROOF COMING OFF! This video shared with us on X is showing how much damage the roof of Tropicana Field is taking right now in Downtown St. Petersburg. Get the latest on #Milton -> baynews9.com/milton
Courtesy: @BC_Johnson
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Meet Tampa Lowry Zoo's newest Pygmy hippopotamus! The rare baby hippo was born Dec. 1, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs. According to the IUCN, the Pygmy hippopotamus is listed as an endangered species with less than 3,000 left in the world.
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This #PresidentsDay, the city of St. Petersburg plans to celebrate former President @BarackObama by announcing that it will rename its main library in his honor. baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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VIDEO: Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led USF men's basketball to 25 wins last year in his first season at the school, has died, the school confirmed Thursday evening. USF Writer & Broadcaster Joey Johnston discusses his legacy. (Air Date: 10/24/24) specne.ws/RDQ84L
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EPIPHANY: We have our 2025 cross retriever, 17-year-old Luc Boillot from Tarpon Springs.
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This seems to be one of the first videos so far of the conditions the Bahamas are currently dealing with. According to Google Translate, the text reads: "As Hurricane Dorian approaches, the first images of important waves in the Bahamas." Latest forecast: bit.ly/2ZuNI9N
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#Orlando man accused of attacking flamingo at Busch Gardens; bird died from its injuries baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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Baby sloths at @BuschGardens. They are, well, cute. Just trust us. Click the link: baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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BREAKING: All 12 boys, coach out of Thai cave
All 12 boys and soccer coach now rescued from Thailand cave. specne.ws/yp4cGk
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Madeira Beach City Commissioner Nancy Oakley is accused of drunkenly grabbing the crotch of former Madeira Beach City Manager Shane Crawford, and licking his face at an outdoor City Commission meeting in 2012. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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Happy Ending! A bald eagle recently found snared in a tree was taken to Busch Gardens for an exam and stitches. The eagle spent time recovering at Nature's World Wildlife Rescue in Homosassa, and on Saturday he was released! Great work by everyone involved.
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#Disney is live streaming its fireworks show from the Magic Kingdom tonight! #Happy4th bit.ly/29cCyYU
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Two youths in Largo, Fl saw the American flag fall from a pole and braved the weather from Hurricane Ian to pick it up and fold it.
(📹: Jamie and Amber Johnson)
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CUBA PROTESTS: Hundreds of people gathered last night in Tampa at Hillsborough-Armenia avenues, marching and waving Cuban flags, again calling for freedom and democracy in Cuba. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard is littered with bricks and barren trees as Hurricane Milton slammed into the state.
Go to Spectrum News' app and website for the latest.
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The entire state of #Florida is under a State of Emergency with Hurricane #Matthew's track uncertain baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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The Bulls hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired stunning No. 13 Florida 18-16 in Gainesville.
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Rap artist Doechii, a Tampa native, won the Grammy Award for best rap album. She spoke of her hometown at length during her speech: specne.ws/MRGs2X
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JUST IN: The Florida High School Athletic Association has voted to start fall sports as planned on August 24 with an opt out option. Details: baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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“Parting is such sweet sorrow.” 😢We took the opportunity to clap our Al Ruechel out as he finished his last day. We’ve been honored and blessed to have him as a colleague, a friend, and a presence here from the very start of it all. Best wishes, and Thanks, Al, always. 💕
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning DOMINATED the New York Islanders tonight at Amalie Arena, taking a 3-2 lead in the semifinals.
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MOOOOOO-OVER: Law enforcement in Sumter County spent Thursday morning rounding up cows on I-75 after the semi-trailer they were in crashed. What an udderly hilarious sight to see! specne.ws/8znkrG
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BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! 🏴☠️ Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla begin their descent on Tampa Bay, where they will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor.
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At 4 a.m. this morning, in the midst of wind and rain, Hillsborough deputy Larry Larson found an American flag on the ground outside Stingray Chevrolet. His dashcam caught his efforts to protect the flag: "I know it was on the ground, but I folded it up as best as I could." 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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94-year-old Betty Helmuth rode out Hurricane Irma with some help from her granddaughter – and some special visitors. #IRMA
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USF PROTESTS: Police have moved in on the protesters with what appears to be tear gas. Protesters then scattered around the campus as police moved their line up to take over the area where the protesters were holding up. Get the latest on the USF protests: baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning are now 2-0 over the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final.
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How rare is this manatee twins sighting? Only 2% of all manatee births result in twins bit.ly/1I6YkYe
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This cub was rescued from the Lake County brush fire. It has been nicknamed Smokey Jr.
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"Man, that looks realistic." Possibly because it was the real @HulkHogan: bit.ly/2Gvc4Uz
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PHOTOS: #HurricaneMatthew unearths Civil War cannonballs in South Carolina baynews9.com/content/news/ba…
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