Gasparilla is a beloved Tampa tradition that's well-attended every year. The huge turnout makes it one of the busiest days of the year for law enforcement. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Be a good neighbor, today’s parade is a time for our community to come together and enjoy the Gasparilla Tampa Parade of Pirates.

In daylight, we’re getting a better look at damage from yesterday’s storm.

NWS confirms an EF-0 tornado hit this apt complex near Bartlett Park in St. Pete, with peak speed of 82 mph.

Part a roof blew off, sending debris into the parking lot.

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Officials at the Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration say that although some rainstorms are moving through the area today, festivities will still go on as planned, no matter what.

A gloomy start to the 118th Tarpon Springs Epiphany. ☔️🕊️

Organizers are asking people to stay flexible, as some adjustments could be made - but they are planning to carry on with the day’s events as normal.

Stay with Spectrum Bay News 9 throughout the day for live coverage & updates.

Last Sunrise of 2023 🌅

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One week from today, thousands of people will descend on Tarpon Springs for Epiphany.

A highlight of the celebration is the blessing of the water & cross dive.

The divers are now positioning the boats they’ll jump from next Saturday morning.

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Beautiful Christmas Eve sunrise over St. Pete. 🎅🎄

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Busy morning at TPA! 🎄✈️

Airport officials say today will likely be the busiest day of the Christmas/New Year’s travel period, with ~91,000 passengers expected to pass through.

Live throughout the morning on Spectrum Bay News 9 and Spectrum News 13.

PSA to all those in low-lying areas this am: BE COURTEOUS OF YOUR NEIGHBORS + DO NOT DRIVE THRU FLOODED STREETS

***Access to Snell Isle, Shore Acres and Riviera Bay is closed to local traffic only until further notice.

(📸 from Idalia - not current state of neighborhood).

Many Hudson residents say Kitten Trail isn’t safe, where a 15 y/o was hit and killed riding his bike Thursday.

In response, the county tells me they plan to add a sidewalk, implement a school zone & consider adding streetlights.

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If you’re flying out of TPA or picking someone up, allow plenty of extra time today! ✈️🚗

Airport officials estimate nearly 85,000 travelers will pass through the airport today. That’s about 20,000 more than a typical day.

Live throughout the morning on Spectrum Bay News 9.

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. You may want to consider shopping locally this weekend, in honor of Small Business Saturday. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Sunrise rainbow in Safety Harbor. Spectrum Bay News 9

A St. Petersburg family is turning their tragedy into an opportunity to help others and save lives. Robin and Ian Leavengood started a nonprofit, Saved By Luke, and award scholarships for infants to take self-save swim lessons. specne.ws/fvAJpj

Emmitt Wilson says his 14-year-old son Elijah is one of the victims who was shot and killed in Ybor City last night. He tells our Brian Rea and Spectrum Bay News 9 his son was a good kid and sometimes hung out with the wrong crowd. He's broken hearted.