45+ min ago   (424+ words) BARTOW, Fla. — State Road 60 could soon become a popular tourist route for travelers. A group of Polk County leaders and business owners want to transform the highway into “Route 60,” taking inspiration from the iconic Route 66. Katie Bevilacqua co-owns Golden Ridge…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (542+ words) INVERNESS, Fla. — In recent years, electric bicycles — or e-bikes — have become a popular mode of transportation. So much so that a potential roadmap for their regulation was discussed at the state capitol in Tallahassee. But those discussions were struck down,…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago   (118+ words) Bay News 9 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Celebrating culture and community during Hispanic Heritage Month How are Hispanic and Latino communities helping shape Orlando’s identity and future? In…...

4+ hour, 53+ min ago   (263+ words) CLEARWATER, Fla. — Caladesi Island State Park could expand under a state proposal to buy nearly 28 acres of private property on northern Clearwater Beach for conservation. Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector has written a letter supporting the proposal, which state documents say…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (471+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Superintendent Kevin Hendrick announced recommendations Thursday that could impact 28 schools across the district. The proposal includes closing seven schools, creating two new K-8 schools and making changes to school boundaries or programs at several other campuses. The…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (383+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols in 33 high-risk traffic areas as the county ranks among the top 25 in Florida for serious and fatal pedestrian and bicycle crashes. The agency received a $78,000 grant to pay for the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (425+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Largo city officials are taking a closer look at the potential impacts of Florida’s proposed property tax Amendment 3 and asking for the public to weigh in. City leaders are giving residents the chance to learn more about…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (160+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Classes are scheduled to resume Wednesday at St. Pete Catholic High School after a fire broke out on a building's roof yesterday afternoon following a lightning strike. According to St. Pete Fire Rescue, the fire broke out…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (105+ words) SPRING HILL, Fla. – A child was hospitalized Monday after being bitten by an alligator at the Weeki Wachee Preserve. According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the gator was between 9 and 12 feet long. The child, whose name and age has…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (399+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — A Winter Haven woman has turned her lifelong love of horses into a full-time operation caring for neglected and abused horses. Dani Horton is helping those horses live their best life ever. Horton started the Hope Equine Rescue…...