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People living in underserved communities have few options

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People living in underserved communities have few options

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Communities across the Tampa Bay area are struggling after recent hurricanes. The storm damage and displacement are a devastating blow to people already living in low-income and underserved communities. That's the reality in the Bartlett Park neighborhood in south St. Petersburg. What you need to know The aftermath of Hurricane Helene […]

Duke Energy announces estimated times for power restoration

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Duke Energy announces estimated times for power restoration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With 16,000 employees and many teams working day and night, Duke Energy Florida has released estimated restoration times for customers impacted by Hurricane Milton. While some customers will have power restored sooner than others, most affected homes and businesses are expected to have power restored by the following days/times: Sunday, Oct. […]

St. Petersburg takes two sewage treatment plants offline

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St. Petersburg takes two sewage treatment plants offline

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – City officials said power was shut off at the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant (1160 62nd Ave. NE) and the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (3800 54th Ave. S) to protect employees and wastewater treatment plants from possible storm surges from Hurricane Milton. Residents and businesses in the northeast and southwest are shaded […]

What to expect around Tampa Bay

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What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts have broken down by county what to look for as Milton approaches landfall. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until Thursday afternoon) Wind: 75 mph, gusts to 90 Flood watch (until Thursday morning) Rainfall: 5-10 inches, higher amounts possible locally Storm surge […]

Pinellas County shuts off water supply to the barrier island

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Pinellas County shuts off water supply to the barrier island

TAMPA, Fla. – Water lines will be closed Tuesday morning to St. Pete Beach, a resort on a barrier island in Pinellas County, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Pinellas County officials issued an order Sunday to evacuate about 6,600 patients from six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities. “If you are on […]

National Weather Service releases report on Helene

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National Weather Service releases report on Helene

The National Weather Service in Ruskin released its report on Helene's impact on the area. What you need to know The highest increase in our region was observed in Citrus County Most of the Tampa Bay area experienced a rise of 4 to 8 feet The highest wind gusts were just over 70 miles per […]

School closures in Tampa Bay area due to Helene

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School closures in Tampa Bay area due to Helene

TAMPA, Fla. – As a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to rapidly intensify, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are beginning to announce class cancellations due to the projected impacts. Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools will close all schools on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, due to […]

What to expect around Tampa Bay

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What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our weather experts at Spectrum Bay News 9 have broken down county by county what to look for as Helene approaches land. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until midnight Thursday night) Winds: 60 mph, gusts to 80 mph Flood warning (until 8 a.m.) Precipitation: 3-6 inches, locally higher […]