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Tropical Storm Kirk

Tropical Storm Kirk expected to strengthen somewhat

Florida

Submitted via the Spectrum Bay News 9 app: Sunset over Suwannee City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2018. (Daniel Pollard, viewer)

WEATHER FORECAST: Workweek to start off with mostly sunny skies

Florida

"Most of the horses that we have come in are neglect cases. They were severely underweight. They can be anywhere from 2 to 300 pounds underweight," said Dani Horton, president of Hope Equine Rescue. (Spectrum News)

Horse advocates unite in Winter Haven

Polk County

Al Scott was back in his usual seat on Sunday at Landmark Baptist Church in Seffner. A week ago, he did not know if he would ever sit there again. (Spectrum News)

Nurse who was not supposed to be at church saves Hillsborough man whose heart stops

Hillsborough County

Residents along the Bay have been dealing with red tide issues at the beach for weeks. (File photo/Trevor Pettiford, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Red tide has been impacting area businesses

Hillsborough County

Ambulance file photo

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Brandon overnight

Hillsborough County

Deadly crash file photo

Red light runner hits, kills woman on scooter in St. Pete

Pinellas County

Florida Governor candidate Andrew Gillum called out his republican opponent Ron DeSantis during a Facebook Live video Saturday night, asking DeSantis to speak out against Trump's proposed green card plan, saying it would "disrupt the very fabric of our community."

Gillum calls out DeSantis to speak out against Trump's proposed green card policy

Florida

Crime scene tape

Decomposed body found in wooded area in Wesley Chapel

Pasco County

Anaya has already collected more than 300 pairs of shoes for her shoe drive, but she’s still counting. (Stephanie Bechara, staff)

Osceola 2nd grader starts shoe drive for peers who can’t afford them

Osceola County

Submitted via the Spectrum Bay News 9 app: Sunset over Clearwater Bay on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Phil, viewer)

WEATHER FORECAST: Storms to develop Sunday afternoon

Florida

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) reacts as he is hit by Florida defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton (56) and defensive back Jeawon Taylor (29) in the Gators 47-21 win over the Volunteers (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

Gators benefit from turnovers in 47-21 blowout of Tennessee

Tennessee

Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar comes in to score a run as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre bobbles the ball during fourth inning baseball of the Rays 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rays shut down by Blue Jays rookie Pannone in 5-2 loss

Canada

Miami redshirt freshman N'Kosi Perry (5) passes during the first half of the Hurricanes win over FIU. Perry finished the day with three TD passes and 224 passing yards. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

N’Kosi Perry sparks No. 21 Miami past FIU, 31-17

Florida

Florida State RB Jacques Patrick is tackled by Northern Illinois’ Jalen Embry in the first quarter of the Seminoles 37-19 win. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

Francois throws 2 TD passes as Seminoles hold off Northern Illinois

Florida

Tropical Storm Kirk

Tropical Storm Kirk forms in Far Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Florida

Travel still dangerous in flooded areas of North Carolina

AP

A fire broke out at the former site of the Colony Beach Resort on Saturday, according to authorities. (Town of Longboat Key)

Crews respond to fire at Colony Resort in Longboat Key

Florida

A petition calling for safety improvements at a Bradenton intersection where two teens were killed has grown. (Angie Angers, staff)

Petition calling for safety improvements at Bradenton intersection grows

Manatee County

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. (File)

Kavanaugh accuser accepts Senate request to testify

Nationwide

Sheriff's Office crime tape

Body found in wooded area in Wesley Chapel

Pasco County

The Salvation Army Florida Division has sent another crew to North Carolina to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. (Katie Jones, staff)

Salvation Army in Florida sends another crew to help Florence victims

Tampa

Golden Goose's Superstar Taped Sneaker costs $530. (Nordstrom)

Nordstrom selling taped-up designer shoes for $530

Nationwide

The memorial honors Private James Mills, a Fort Meade native, for his gallantry during World War II during the Italian Campaign. (Stephanie Claytor, Spectrum News)

Memorial honoring Polk Medal of Honor recipient needs repairs

Polk County

The group, called "Don't Punish Pain," gathered for a rally on Tuesday, then got together again Saturday to continue sharing their stories. (Jorja Roman, Spectrum Bay News 9)

New prescription opioid law frustrates pain patients

Pinellas County

Deadly crash

Mother hit by vehicle while with children dies

Pinellas County

In August 1945, when the Americans prevailed in World War II, Randall Edwards was told he was free -- more than 3 years after he was imprisoned in a Japanese labor camp. (Stephanie Claytor, Spectrum News)

WWII vet, 101 years old, recalls horror of Japanese labor camp

Polk County

Butterfly rainforest

Florida On A Tankful: Step inside a Butterfly Rainforest

Florida

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg is among those taking part in National Museum Day. (File photo)

National Museum Day: Free admission at several St. Pete museums

Pinellas County

pasco graphic

Pasco woman seen on TV's 'Divorce Court' charged for having sex with teen

Pasco County

Dana Byrd, 30, was arrested late Friday in connection with the death of Dhimitri Andoni, 22, on September 20. (Pinellas County Jail)

Investigators: Man struck, killed pedestrian, took victim's car

Pinellas County

Treasure Island

Weather forecast: Afternoon, evening storms this weekend

Tampa

Samuel Barreto-Nieves, 32, now faces multiple charges in connection with alleged lewd and lascivious battery of a disabled adult. (Pinellas County Jail)

Goodwill supervisor charged for exposing himself to disabled woman

Pinellas County

Burt Reynolds with his son Quinton Anderson Reynolds. (File)

Burt Reynolds mourned at small private memorial in Florida

AP

Students Anyshka Cirino (left) and Lara Rodriguez Rojas (right) work with teacher Alexsayra Padilla at Haines City High School. (Stephanie Claytor, staff)

Maria 1 Year Later: Transition still difficult for evacuee students

Polk County

Photo of the West Pasco Government Center

New Pasco program works to bridge job seekers' skills gap

Pasco County

Mark William Ackett

Authorities: Teacher accused of video voyeurism admits taping students since last year

Hillsborough County

USF freshman receiver Randall St. Felix looks to continue to lead the Bulls offense against ECU.

USF Football set for AAC Opener vs. ECU

Florida

Two hundred and fifty landslides across the rainforest wiped out access roads and plant life.

Only tropical rainforest in U.S. faces long recovery after Hurricane Maria

Florida

Guests at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018 can find "The Butcher" at the new "Simon's Slaughterhouse" haunted house. (Virginia Johnson, staff)

On the Town: Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018 Preview

Hillsborough County

Where is the 'I Think We're Alone Now' pop star now? (PHOTO: Joh Ficurilli, staff)

On The Town: '80s pop star Tiffany celebrates 30 years in music

Orlando

Nishal Sankat faced a judge Friday afternoon on burglary, trespassing and grand theft charges. He's accused of breaching security at Orlando Melbourne International Airport and trying to steal an American Airlines jet. (Spectrum News)

Student pilot accused of trying to steal plane at Florida airport denied bond

Brevard County

Residents along the Bay have been dealing with red tide issues at the beach for weeks. (Trevor Pettiford, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Red tide diminishing in Pinellas; but could be short-lived

Pinellas County

Disaster relief

Disaster Relief: How you can donate to victims

North Carolina

Publix storefront (File)

Your Publix bagger or cashier may soon have a beard

Florida

Florida State is looking to bounce back against MAC foe Northern Illinois after last week's 30-7 loss to Syracuse in New York. (File photo)

Taggart stays the course, looks for offensive improvement

Florida

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) celebrates with fans after he threw a 63-yard touchdown pass as time expired to defeat Tennessee 26-20 last year in Gainesville, Fla. Franks still gets goosebumps every time he sees a replay. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Stakes have changed, but Gators-Vols rivalry still has drama

Florida

Christopher Jamison

10 counts of attempted murder charges after man sets ex-girlfriend's home on fire

Hernando County

The construction walls are down and the water is running. But there's still no opening date for SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction, Infinity Falls. (Photo credit: SeaWorld)

Infinity Falls nears debut at SeaWorld Orlando?

Orange County

Funding for the construction of UCF's Trevor Colbourn Hall, which opened last month, is the subject of an investigation. The school has admitted that state funds were misused to construct the building. (Spectrum News)

UCF misused millions more for campus projects, president says

Orlando

Trump drops civil tone, slams Kavanaugh accuser credibility

Washington, D.C.

Mickey & Minnie's Surprise Celebration will debut Jan. 18 and feature music, dancing and more. (Photo courtesy of Disney)

New experiences set for Disney World in 2019

Florida

Breanna Bechtol, 21, faces a charge of aggravated child abuse after deputies say she crashed into a pole with an infant in the car to gain the attention of her ex-boyfriend. (Pasco County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies: Woman crashes car with infant inside to get ex-boyfriend's attention

Pasco County

Joshua Mize, 21, faces three counts of aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm. (St. Petersburg Police Department)

Police: Florida man used lighter to burn smiley faces on three kids in his care

Pinellas County

manatee red tide

Gov. Scott urging additional FWC research on red tide

Pinellas County

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Andrae Prince, 33, forced the two sisters to engage in sexual activity on multiple occasions. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)

St. Pete man accused of sexually abusing two sisters, ages 11 and 18

Pinellas County

Crabby Dockside truck

Clearwater group sending donations, supplies to Carolina

Pinellas County

November election

Amendment 10 stirs debate, called 'right to vote' amendment

Florida

(File photo)

ROAD REPORT: Here are the traffic conditions for the Bay area

Tampa

Florida On A Tankful - Leu Gardens

Florida On A Tankful: Escape the hustle and bustle at Leu Gardens

Orlando

The Ulele statue was removed early Tuesday, Sept. 18. 2018, from its position near Ulele Restaurant on the Tampa Riverwalk.

Ulele statue removal draws sharp criticism during city council meeting

Pinellas County

Flights were grounded for hours after 26-year-old Nishal Sankat (pictured) made his way onto an American Airlines plane. (Brevard County Jail)

Officials ID student pilot accused of breaching Florida airport security

Brevard County

Emanuel Qosaj, seen in court during his trial in June 2018.

Judge sentences Emanuel Qosaj to 20-year prison term

Pinellas County

Vote-by-mail ballot affidavit

Report: Mail-in votes in Florida 10 times more likely to be invalidated

Florida

Pass-a-Grille

Weather forecast: Rain coverage down Friday

Tampa

Michelle Snover was charged with child endangerment and cited for DUI after driving into a retention pond with an 8-year-old in the vehicle. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)

Lakeland nurse charged after driving drunk into pond with 8-year-old

Polk County

Aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The Category 4 storm devastated the island one year ago. (Spectrum file photo)

Expert: Trump denial of Maria death toll ‘politically harmful’ to GOP candidates

Washington, D.C.

Carlos and Karry Carrasco are committed to enriching childhood education, especially for disadvantaged children and minorities. (Photo courtesy Karry Carrasco)

MLB power couple transforming children's lives through foundation

Hillsborough County

Residents call for Pasco's first LGBTQ anti-discrimination law

Pasco County

Stovall House

Tampa City Council approves Stovall Club social club proposals

Hillsborough County

Maryland shooting

4 dead in Maryland shooting, including suspect

Nationwide

Girl stabbed on school bus in St. Petersburg. (File photo of bus)

Witness describes attack on teen girl at bus stop in St. Pete

Pinellas County

USF defensive end Kirk Livingstone is a pre-med major balancing his passion for football with his passion for medicine.

USF Football's Kirk Livingstone plans for a medical career

Florida

Officials: 3 killed in shooting at Maryland Rite Aid center

AP

Red tide now stretches along 35 miles of coastline from Northern Pinellas to Collier Counties. FWC says it extends offshore ten miles or more.

Red tide stretching along 35 miles of Florida's west coast

Pinellas County

Lakeland's mayor isn't giving up on his plan to help the homeless population

Lakeland's mayor isn't giving up on his plan to help the homeless population

Polk County

Seminole haz mat

Haz mat team called to Seminole office complex

Pinellas County

Florence flood

Florence: Receding waters give real look at storm's impact

Tampa

Jordan Belliveau's family is expected to start collecting items today from the memorial left to remember and honor the toddler's life.

Jordan Belliveau's family to start collecting items left at memorial

Pinellas County

U.S. senators Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio and others introduced a resolution marking Hurricane Maria's importance in history and reaffirming support, they say, of the people whose lives the storm impacted. (File photo of Hurricane Maria aftermath of Puerto Rico)

Senators mark one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria with resolution

Orlando

The Tampa Bypass Canal facility saw heavy use during Hurricane Irma, diverting thousands of gallons of water from the Hillsborough River into a retention area before funneling it through the canal and into Tampa Bay.

Tampa bypass canal undergoes maintenance, ready for storm season

Hillsborough County

Pasco Fire Rescue's first designated ladder company, Truck 1, was put into service Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Sarah Blazonis, staff)

Pasco Fire Rescue works to keep up with rapid county growth

Pasco County

The Rolon family moved from Puerto Rico shortly after Hurricane Maria last year. (Dalia Dangerfield, staff)

Maria 1 year later: Displaced Puerto Rican family building a life in Tampa

Hillsborough County

recall

Ground beef recall due to possible E. Coli

Tampa

Supporters at a vigil for Markeis McGlockton, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Bobby Bills, staff)

Friends, family, community gather for Markeis McGlockton vigil

Pinellas County

A rendering of the proposed Thomas Varnadoe Forensics Education and Research Complex, part of Florida's Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics.

Pasco 'body farm' set to receive upgrades

Pasco County

Tampa Heights

Weather forecast: Mostly sunny to start Thursday

Tampa

After being missing for approximately 9 hours, Manatee Co. K-9 Boss was located and reunited with his partner Wednesday evening. (Photo courtesy Manatee Co. Sheriff's Office)

Missing Manatee Co. K-9 'Boss' found safe

Manatee County

Unicorp built ICON Orlando 360, which includes the observation wheel and the Starflyer. Now they are promising new, tall attractions for I-Drive. (File)

New attractions coming to Orlando's I-Drive, says Unicorp head

Orlando

The beach at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs showed no signs of red tide Wednesday. (Jorja Roman, staff)

Pinellas beachgoers converge on red tide-free Fred Howard Park

Pinellas County

Orlando Valcarcel quickly landed a job at Disney Springs after relocating to the Orlando area after Hurricane Maria. "Little by little, I've been getting everything together," he says. (Spectrum News)

Hurricane Maria evacuee: 'When I see what I got around me, I'm happy'

Orlando

Luke Fleming (Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)

Arrest made in woman's 1999 Sarasota County murder

Manatee County

Screen capture of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's new Facebook page for Spanish readers.

Hillsborough Sheriff's Office launches Spanish social media pages

Hillsborough County

A group of workers, union members and lawmakers rallied for raising wages at Orlando International Airport Wednesday. (Stephanie Bechara, Staff)

Orlando airport workers rally for pay increase

Orange County

The Weatherford name is synonymous with Land O' Lakes football.

Land O' Lakes Weatherford brothers come home

Florida

Melrose Elementary School are crediting its turnaround to teaching outside the box. (Cait McVey, Spectrum Bay News 9)

New, improved tune for St. Petersburg school on rise

Pinellas County

President Donald Trump

President Trump tours storm damage in Carolinas; death toll 37

Tampa

Florence wasn’t going to be a wind event but because of the approach to the coast and the long duration it was going to be a storm surge and heavy rain event.

WEATHER BLOG: Florence a meteorologist success story

Florida

11-year-old Alyssa Sloan has been barrel racing since she was eight and is set to take on the adults in competition next month. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Young barrel racer in Hernando County joins big leagues next month

Hernando County

Busch Gardens entrance

Power restored at Busch Gardens after outage

Tampa

LATEST NEWS

Tropical Storm Kirk

Tropical Storm Kirk expected to strengthen somewhat

Florida

Submitted via the Spectrum Bay News 9 app: Sunset over Suwannee City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2018. (Daniel Pollard, viewer)

WEATHER FORECAST: Workweek to start off with mostly sunny skies

Florida

"Most of the horses that we have come in are neglect cases. They were severely underweight. They can be anywhere from 2 to 300 pounds underweight," said Dani Horton, president of Hope Equine Rescue. (Spectrum News)

Horse advocates unite in Winter Haven

Polk County

Al Scott was back in his usual seat on Sunday at Landmark Baptist Church in Seffner. A week ago, he did not know if he would ever sit there again. (Spectrum News)

Nurse who was not supposed to be at church saves Hillsborough man whose heart stops

Hillsborough County