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<section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Maddie Gannon</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 04:56 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Biden speaks with Netanyahu, hosts Jordan's King Abdullah amid Gaza cease-fire talks</ticker> </item> <item> <title>DeLand community celebrates the life of Chinese immigrant Lue Gim Gong </title> <description>Lue Gim Gong received the name "The Citrus Wizard' by developing a strain of orange that could resist frost</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/deland_tribute_FL_0502</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/deland-community-celebrates-the-life-of-chinese-immigrant-lue-gim-gong-</link> <section>Human Interest</section> <author>Devin Martin</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 03:36 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>DeLand community celebrates the life of Chinese immigrant Lue Gim Gong </ticker> </item> <item> <title>Plans for Lecanto development on pause as questions remain over 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<link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/06/israel-rafah-evacuation-gaza-hamas</link> <section>Central NY</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 04:55 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Israel begins 'targeted strikes' against Hamas in Rafah, IDF says</ticker> </item> <item> <title>USF set to launch AI and cybersecurity college </title> <description>AI is rapidly advancing in technology and USF wants to prepare students for the future.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Screenshot_2024-05-05_at_9.57</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/06/usf-will-launch-college-focused-on-ai-and-cybersecurity</link> <section>Education</section> <author>Jeff Van Sant</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 08:18 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>USF set to launch AI and cybersecurity college </ticker> </item> <item> <title>Columbia cancels university-wide graduation ceremony in wake of protests</title> <description>The university said it will hold ceremonies for individual schools, spanning from May 10 to May 16.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Columbia_University_Graduation_Lawn_Daniel_Huppert_NY_050624</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/06/columbia-alters-graduation-ceremony-in-wake-of-protests</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 10:49 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Columbia cancels university-wide graduation ceremony in wake of protests</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration, his latest reference to Nazi Germany</title> <description>Trump's comment came one day before Holocaust Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom Hashoah, which began Sunday at sundown.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP_Trump_WI_Election_Results_050224</url> </image> 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150th Kentucky Derby in a photo finish</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Service remembers 14-year-old killed in shooting; police still investigating</title> <description>A funeral service was held Saturday for Jevario Buie, as Tampa police continue looking for suspects in his death.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0504_bn9_jevario_buie_funeral</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/04/service-remembers-14-year-old-killed-in-shooting--police-still-investigating</link> <section>Public Safety</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 01:50 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Service remembers 14-year-old killed in shooting; police still investigating</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Police say suspect arrested after 2 killed in Tampa shooting</title> <description>Tampa police are investigating a shooting that has left two people dead. On Saturday, police said a man has been arrested.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Nebraska_Ave_shooting_0503</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/03/two-people-dead-in-tampa-shooting</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 11:36 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Police say suspect arrested after 2 killed in Tampa shooting</ticker> </item> <item> <title>There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas</title> <description>Israel still vows to launch an offensive into Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city where more than 1 million people are sheltering.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/gaza_AP_24116454747784_NAT_0426</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/international/2024/05/04/there-s-progress-reported-in-gaza-truce-talks--but-israel-downplays-chances-of-ending-war-with-hamas</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Know Your Rights seminar held in wake of USF protests</title> <description>Organizers wanted to host the weekly prayer during conduct hearings for student protesters who were arrested on Tuesday.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/IMG_9846</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/03/know-your-rights-seminar-held--usf-protestor-learns-fate</link> <section>APP Protests</section> <author>Fadia Patterson</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 07:37 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Know Your Rights seminar held in wake of USF protests</ticker> </item> <item> <title>DEA proposes reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance</title> <description>The move would not legalize marijuana outright.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/marijuana_leaf_ap092922oh_09302022-1</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/04/marijuana-could-be-reclassified-as-a-schedule-3-drug-</link> <section>Marijuana</section> <author>Jeff Van Sant</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 09:28 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>DEA proposes reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Big Stories: Citizens Insurance drops customers with unpaid claims, and new guidelines clarify 6-week abortion rules</title> <description>The new rules are aimed at clarifying what care providers can do.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/home_insurance_AP_photo</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/03/citizen-s-drops-customers--and-the-push-to-oust-mike-johnson</link> <section>Political Connections</section> <author>Asher Wildman</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Big Stories: Citizens Insurance drops customers with unpaid claims, and new guidelines clarify 6-week abortion rules</ticker> </item> <item> <title>2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees created 'a better nation'</title> <description>Nineteen people were honored Friday, including three posthumous honorees</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom_Biden_Opal_Lee_AP</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2024/05/03/2024-presidential-medal-of-freedom-honorees</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>David Mendez</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 09:25 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees created 'a better nation'</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Mexican authorities say thieves killed 2 Australians and an American to steal their truck</title> <description>The U.S. State Department said: “We are aware of those reports (of bodies) and are closely monitoring the situation."</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Baja_California_CA_Missing_AP</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/public-safety/2024/05/04/mexican-officials-say-3-bodies-recovered-in-baja-california</link> <section>APP For Your Consideration</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 05:19 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Mexican authorities say thieves killed 2 Australians and an American to steal their truck</ticker> </item> <item> <title>A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era</title> <description>Clark's 21 points tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Fever_Wings_Basketball_AP</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/05/04/a-sellout-for-a-wnba-exhibition-game--welcome-to-the-league-s-caitlin-clark-era</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 11:15 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Wimauma facility making it easier for Hispanics to understand, access occupational therapy</title> <description>Occupational therapy is proven to be a need for rural communities like that of Wimauma.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/wimauma_hispanics_occupational_therapy_050324</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/occupational-therapy-access</link> <section>Human Interest</section> <author>Lizbeth Gutierrez</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:23 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Wimauma facility making it easier for Hispanics to understand, access occupational therapy</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7</title> <description>The Magic are seeking their first NBA playoff series win in 14 years.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/magic_win_game_6</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/05/04/magic-overcome-mitchell-s-50-to-beat-cavs-103-96-and-force-game-7</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:15 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7</ticker> </item> <item> <title>U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April, scaling back hiring amid higher borrowing rates </title> <description>The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/jobs_report_AP_24123707512917_NAT_0503</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/business/2024/05/03/april-jobs-report-175-000-jobs-added</link> <section>Jobs</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 05:45 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April, scaling back hiring amid higher borrowing rates </ticker> </item> <item> <title>CAIR chapter condemns USF using law enforcement to break up protests</title> <description>Friday's developments came as students prepared for graduation, with many wearing caps and gowns and taking photos of school landmarks.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0502_bn9_usf_protest_arrests</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/chapter-condemns-usf-using-law-enforcement-to-break-up-protests</link> <section>APP Protests</section> <author>Cait McVey</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 04:52 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>CAIR chapter condemns USF using law enforcement to break up protests</ticker> </item> <item> <title>14-year-old among Hillsborough Community College graduates </title> <description>This week, Hillsborough Community College will witness the graduation of 5,000 students from the class of 2023-2034.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/bn9_14_year_old_college_graduate_FL</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/03/14-year-old--youngest-college-graduate</link> <section>APP Education</section> <author>Fadia Patterson</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:18 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>14-year-old among Hillsborough Community College graduates </ticker> </item> <item> <title>Cody's Original Roadhouse in Tampa to be rebuilt after massive fire</title> <description>The restaurant sustained major damage and is likely a total loss. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/bn9_codys_roadhouse_fire_tampa_FL_2</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/major-fire-breaks-out-at-cody-s-original-roadhouse-in-tampa</link> <section>Public Safety</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Cody's Original Roadhouse in Tampa to be rebuilt after massive fire</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Springs Protection Zone now in effect along the Weeki Wachee River as locals, officials look to protect future of the river</title> <description>Protections on the Weeki Wachee River are taking a big step as the start of the Springs Protection Zone took place at Roger's Park Thursday.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/SpringsProtectionZoneSign</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/springs-protection-zone-now-in-effect-along-the-weeki-wachee-river-as-locals--officials-look-to-protect-future-of-the-river</link> <section>Local Politics</section> <author>Calvin Lewis</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:49 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Springs Protection Zone now in effect along the Weeki Wachee River as locals, officials look to protect future of the river</ticker> </item> <item> <title>After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby</title> <description>Owner Mike Repole is 0 for 7 in the Kentucky Derby; however, his colt Fierceness is the morning-line favorite for this year's edition. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/fierceness_dawn_ky_0429</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/05/03/kentucky-derby-fierceness-sierra-leone</link> <section>APP Horse Racing</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 01:05 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby</ticker> </item> <item> <title>SpaceX Starlink 6-55 mission successfully launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station</title> <description>More than 20 satellites will be sent into low-Earth orbit.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/spacex_launch_050224</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/spacex-targets-thursday-night-to-launch-starlink-6-55-mission</link> <section>Technology</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:42 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>SpaceX Starlink 6-55 mission successfully launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station</ticker> </item> <item> <title>PCSO: Woman shot and killed after allegedly confronting Pasco County deputies with knife</title> <description>Officials say the incident happened Thursday afternoon in the area of Denton Avenue and Dane Lane in Hudson.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0502_bn9_pasco_deputy_shooting</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/woman-shot-after-confronting-pasco-county-deputies-with-knife</link> <section>Public Safety</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>PCSO: Woman shot and killed after allegedly confronting Pasco County deputies with knife</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Big Stories: Biden, Trump react to protesters, and Patronis discusses Florida's property insurance market</title> <description>Protests are happening at schools across the country.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Biden_Japan_AP_National_05.21</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/biden--trump-react-to-protesters--and-desantis-signs-laws-targeting-dei</link> <section>Political Connections</section> <author>Jason Delgado</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Big Stories: Biden, Trump react to protesters, and Patronis discusses Florida's property insurance market</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks</title> <description>The proposal sets out a three-stage process that would bring an immediate six-week cease-fire and partial release of Israeli hostages.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP24058636762249</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/hamas-israel-gaza-egypt-cease-fire-talks</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 05:23 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks</ticker> </item> <item> <title>At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses, AP tally shows</title> <description>At least 200 people were arrested at UCLA Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of arrests to more than 2,000 at dozens of colleges nationwide.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Police_UCLA_Campus_CA_AP_050124</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/education/2024/05/02/pro-palestinian-gathering-at-ucla-campus</link> <section>Central NY</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 02:40 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses, AP tally shows</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Water district says Tampa Bypass Canal System is ready for storm season</title> <description>The canal is used to divert floodwaters from the Hillsborough River around the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/IMG_5286-1</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/tampa-bypass-canal-system</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Cait McVey</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 01:13 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Water district says Tampa Bypass Canal System is ready for storm season</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Biden meets with families of slain officers in Charlotte, N.C.</title> <description>A wanted man opened fire on a joint agency task force that came to arrest him on a warrant, killing four officers.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Biden_NC_Police_AP_050224</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/biden-charlotte-police-officers-killed</link> <section>Charlotte Shooting</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 02:11 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Biden meets with families of slain officers in Charlotte, N.C.</ticker> </item> <item> <title>State agency publishes flyer on abortion regulations, tackling what they say is "myth"</title> <description> There are mixed opinions on Florida’s new six-week abortion ban and the impact it may have on women and clinics, which operate statewide.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Florida_abortion_040224</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/florida-abortion-ban-clinics-</link> <section>Health</section> <author>Jason Delgado</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 05:45 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>State agency publishes flyer on abortion regulations, tackling what they say is "myth"</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low</title> <description>Unemployment claims for the week ending April 27 was 208,000, the same as the previous week.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/hiring_sign_AP_24071741564578_NAT_0425</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/jobless-claims-remain-historically-low</link> <section>APP For Your Consideration</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 12:52 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low</ticker> </item> <item> <title>City Council discussing Ybor Harbor development Thursday</title> <description>The Tampa city council will hold its second public hearing Thursday on the Ybor Harbor development agreement.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/ybor_harbor</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/city-council-discussing-ybor-harbor-development-thursday</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:52 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>City Council discussing Ybor Harbor development Thursday</ticker> </item> <item> <title>'Order must prevail': Biden denounces violence at campus Gaza protests</title> <description>The president made the case that while Americans have the right to protest, they do not have the right to cause chaos.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP_Biden_Protest_050224</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/02/biden-campus-protests-israel-gaza-palestine</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Joseph Konig</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 02:48 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>'Order must prevail': Biden denounces violence at campus Gaza protests</ticker> </item> <item> <title>USDA ground beef samples test negative for bird flu virus</title> <description>The agency began testing retail ground beef samples in the nine states where the bird flu virus was detected in dairy cows last week.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/ground_beef_test_lede</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/public-safety/2024/05/02/usda-ground-beef-samples-test-negative-for-bird-flu-virus</link> <section>APP For Your Consideration</section> <author>Susan Carpenter</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 12:33 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>USDA ground beef samples test negative for bird flu virus</ticker> </item> <item> <title>USF students, community members meet for off-campus pro-Palestinian protest</title> <description>Pro-Palestine protestors gathered at 56th Street and Fowler Avenue, following Tuesday’s clash with law enforcement on the USF campus.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0501_bn9_usf_protest_wednesday</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/protest-usf-pro-palestinian-israel</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Erin Murray</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:26 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>USF students, community members meet for off-campus pro-Palestinian protest</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Woman who traveled to get abortion sounds off on Florida's new law</title> <description>As Florida's six-week abortion ban is in effect, all eyes are on an abortion rights ballot initiative in November. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP_abortion_clinic</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2024/05/01/advocates-sound-off-on-florida-s-six-week-abortion-law-</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Corina Cappabianca</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:08 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Woman who traveled to get abortion sounds off on Florida's new law</ticker> </item> <item> <title>As new 6-week abortion restriction begins, advocates spread competing messages outside Orlando clinic</title> <description>Some abortion-rights advocates say clinics will now have to turn more people away. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/volunteers_and_protesters_center_for_women_orlando</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/abortion-clinic-escorts</link> <section>Health</section> <author>Katie Streit</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 09:34 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>As new 6-week abortion restriction begins, advocates spread competing messages outside Orlando clinic</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Solid waste driver to be honored by Tampa City Council </title> <description>Tampa Solid Waste driver David Llanos will be honored by Tampa City Council today for his efforts to help a mother find her missing son.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Image-34</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/30/solid-waste-driver-to-be-commended-by-tampa-city-council-</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Jason Lanning</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 06:12 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Solid waste driver to be honored by Tampa City Council </ticker> </item> <item> <title>Adames homers twice as Brewers pound Rays 7-1</title> <description>Milwaukee took two of three games in the contentious series.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/rays_brewers_palacios_steal_AP24122662590595_n13_050124</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/05/01/adames-homers-twice-as-brewers-pound-rays-7-1</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:21 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Adames homers twice as Brewers pound Rays 7-1</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Big Stories: Harris blames Trump for Florida's abortion ban, and how the state plans to enforce the new law</title> <description>The ban went into effect today.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/vp_kamala_harris_abortion_florida_ap</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/harris-comes-to-jacksonville--new-abortion-law-enforcement</link> <section>Political Connections</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Big Stories: Harris blames Trump for Florida's abortion ban, and how the state plans to enforce the new law</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force vote next week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson</title> <description>Democratic leadership said one day prior that they would kill the effort to oust Johnson.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/SN_Greene_Johnson</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/greene-johnson-speaker-oust-house-gop</link> <section>APP For Your Consideration</section> <author>Justin Tasolides</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 03:48 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force vote next week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson</ticker> </item> <item> <title>U.S. Marshals lead Bay area operation to rescue 27 children</title> <description>A multi-agency operation led by U.S. Marshals recently located 27 missing young people across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/12-10-2019_Generic_Police_Lights_1280_X_720-12</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/u-s--marshals-lead-bay-area-operation-to-rescue-27-children</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 11:14 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>U.S. Marshals lead Bay area operation to rescue 27 children</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The 4 officers killed in N.C. were tough but kind and loved their jobs, friends say</title> <description>Four officers were killed Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since 2016. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/fallen_officers_charlotte_shooting_april_29_2024_nc_sn1</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/four-officers-killed-in-charlotte-nc</link> <section>Charlotte Shooting</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 02:35 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The 4 officers killed in N.C. were tough but kind and loved their jobs, friends say</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady until inflation further cools</title> <description>While inflation has remained high, the economy is healthier and hiring is stronger than most economists thought it would be at this point.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/money_03222023</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/powell-fed-interest-rate-inflation</link> <section>Central NY</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:05 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady until inflation further cools</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect Wednesday</title> <description>It will replace the existing 15-week ban.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Florida_abortion_040224</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/30/six-week-abortion-ban-to-take-effect-wednesday</link> <section>Health Care Reform</section> <author>Phillip Stucky</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:43 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect Wednesday</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Florida joins antitrust lawsuit challenging NCAA's name, image and likeness rules</title> <description>The move came after reports that the NCAA was investigating Florida and sanctioned Florida State.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/ncaa_office_jpeg</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/05/01/florida-joins-antitrust-lawsuit-challenging-ncaa-s-name--image-and-likeness-rules</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:24 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Florida joins antitrust lawsuit challenging NCAA's name, image and likeness rules</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Trump compares student protests to Jan. 6, part of latest effort to downplay Capitol attack</title> <description>"I wonder if what’s going to happen to them will be anything comparable to what happened to J6," Trump said.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP_Columbia_Protest_Trump_050124</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/trump-s-compares-student-protests-jan--6</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 08:06 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Trump compares student protests to Jan. 6, part of latest effort to downplay Capitol attack</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Police: Body found in burning car at Clearwater Beach hotel</title> <description>Clearwater police are investigating a car fire at the Edge Hotel where a body was found inside.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Edge_hotel_day_0511</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/05/01/police--body-found-in-burning-car-at-clearwater-beach-hotel</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Angie Angers</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:56 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Police: Body found in burning car at Clearwater Beach hotel</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Law enforcement arrest 10 pro-Palestinian protesters at USF</title> <description>Protesters scattered around the campus as police moved their line up to take over the area where the protesters were holding up.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/usf-protest-4</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/30/usf-officials-monitoring-as-protests-grow-on-campus</link> <section>Israel-Hamas War</section> <author>Erin Murray</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 06:03 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Law enforcement arrest 10 pro-Palestinian protesters at USF</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Blinken calls Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal 'extraordinarily generous' with potential Rafah invasion looming</title> <description>Blinken also said the amount of humanitarian aid getting to civilians in Gaza was insufficient.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Blinken_saudiarabia_042924</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-israel-hamas-hostage-release-cease-fire-proposal-rafah-saudi-arabia</link> <section>B Block - National</section> <author>Maddie Gannon</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Blinken calls Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal 'extraordinarily generous' with potential Rafah invasion looming</ticker> </item> <item> <title>'We lost heroes': Four law enforcement officers killed, others hurt in shootout</title> <description>Multiple officers were taken to the hospital, according to CMPD, who said that three marshals were killed.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/charlotte_shooting_1_042924</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/officers-shot-in-active-shooter-situation</link> <section>Charlotte Shooting</section> <author>Elizabeth Townsend</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:30 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Charlotte police warn to stay in doors after multiple officers shot</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Brandon firefighter saves eight lives through organ donation</title> <description>Firefighters and paramedics from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue gathered Monday to honor Jared Huprich, who died after 12 years of service.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0429_bn9_firefighter_organ_donation</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/firefighter-saves-8-lives-through-organ-donation</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Fadia Patterson</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:25 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Brandon firefighter saves eight lives through organ donation</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Big Stories: Police gas campus protesters, and Florida now among most restrictive abortion states</title> <description>The five-week ban goes into effect tomorrow.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/USF_protest_FL_0430</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/30/florida-s-six-week-abortion-ban-set-to-begin--and-judge-rules-trump-violated-gag-order</link> <section>Political Connections</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Big Stories: Police gas campus protesters, and Florida now among most restrictive abortion states</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Rays thwart Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0</title> <description>Rays thwart Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/ryan_pepiot_rays_brewers</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/04/30/rays-thwart-brewers--ninth-inning-comeback-attempt-and-win-1-0</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:05 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Rays thwart Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Tucked into foreign aid package, FEND Off Fentanyl Act aims to stem tide of fentanyl trafficking</title> <description>The FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed exactly 364 days after it was first introduced in the Senate by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/FEND_Off_Fentanyl_Act_OS.00_01_28_24</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/fentanyl-trafficking-ohio-opioid</link> <section>Politics</section> <author>Harri Leigh</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Tucked into foreign aid package, FEND Off Fentanyl Act aims to stem tide of fentanyl trafficking</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Big Stories: Trump meets with DeSantis to mend fences, and Florida universities act against protesters</title> <description>The two met over the weekend.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP24115732984440</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/desantis-meets-with-trump--and-protesters-clash-with-college-leadership</link> <section>Political Connections</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:30 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Big Stories: Trump meets with DeSantis to mend fences, and Florida universities act against protesters</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Palm Harbor students win tech competition with AI-driven fitness app</title> <description>The New2Fit app is a fitness app designed for beginners. It features personalized workout plans and AI-driven form correction, and a gym locator.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/palm_harbor_tech_winners</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/a-i--app-pinellas-technology</link> <section>Technology</section> <author>Erin Murray</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Palm Harbor students win tech competition with AI-driven fitness app</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Rays unveil new 'Grit and Glow' City Connect uniforms</title> <description>The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new “City Connect” uniforms Monday.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0429_bn9_rays_city_connect</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/rays-set-to-unveil--city-connect--uniforms</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:53 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Rays unveil new 'Grit and Glow' City Connect uniforms</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Neighbors concerned about crashes on Thonotosassa's Harney Road</title> <description>A Thonotosassa man is dealing with car crashes in his backyard — literally.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0429_damaged_fence_inbox</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/hillsborough-neighbors-concerned-about-crashes-on-harney-road-</link> <section>Inbox</section> <author>Tim Wronka</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:31 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Neighbors concerned about crashes on Thonotosassa's Harney Road</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Tampa’s new housing implementation plan</title> <description>The city of Tampa is taking significant steps to address housing affordability.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/BN9_Tampa_City_Hall</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/-tampa-s-new-housing-implementation-plan-</link> <section>APP Housing</section> <author>Fadia Patterson</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:07 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Tampa’s new housing implementation plan</ticker> </item> <item> <title>St. Pete officials set for key Tropicana Field redevelopment talks in May</title> <description>Officials in Pinellas County are set to begin a final, deep dive into the Rays Gas Plant development plan. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/0919_bn9_hines_trop_field</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/st--pete-officials-set-for-key-tropicana-field-redevelopment-talks-in-may</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Spectrum News Staff</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:23 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>St. Pete officials set for key Tropicana Field redevelopment talks in May</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Orange County sheriff says alleged 'serial killer' charged with pair of murders</title> <description>Carlos Yadiel Baez Nieves, 25, is facing two counts of first-degree murder.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/carlos-yadiel-baez-nieves_osco</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/orange-county-sheriff-says-alleged--serial-killer--charged-with-2-murders</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Mark Boxley</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:50 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Orange County sheriff says alleged 'serial killer' charged with pair of murders</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Trump, DeSantis meet to make peace, talk fundraising for 2024 campaign</title> <description>The GOP primary was marked by a bitter rivalry between the two men, who had once been allies.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/desantis_trump_legal_defense_bill</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/trump-desantis-2024-campaign-meeting-fundraising</link> <section>APP For Your Consideration</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:32 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Trump, DeSantis meet to make peace, talk fundraising for 2024 campaign</ticker> </item> <item> <title>CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles</title> <description>Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/hiv_AP24119713892507_NAT_0429</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/health/2024/04/29/hiv-cosmetic-needles-cdc</link> <section>APP Top Stories</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:36 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices</title> <description>Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won't have anything to announce until September</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Southwest_Airlines_Airplane_AP_02122023_</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/southwest-airlines-boarding-seating-changes</link> <section>APP Top Stories</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:28 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Fire leaves several residents of Brandon apartment complex displaced</title> <description>Firefighters say no one was injured.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/IMG_2186</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/fire-leaves-several-brandon-residents-displaced</link> <section>Public Safety</section> <author>Matt Lackritz</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:10 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Fire leaves several residents of Brandon apartment complex displaced</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Bucs confident they addressed needs in the NFL draft</title> <description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t afraid to rely on young, inexperienced players. </description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/4-28-24_Bucs_Draft</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/04/29/tampa-bay-buccaneers--nfl-draft</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:49 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Bucs confident they addressed needs in the NFL draft</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Ybor City bartender and skateboarder recovering from hit and run</title> <description>Robert Kirkland's friends are helping raise money to cover his medical bills.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Screenshot_2024-04-26_at_1.59</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/26/skateboarder-injured-ybor-city</link> <section>APP Crime</section> <author>Nick Popham</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:22 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Ybor City bartender and skateboarder recovering from hit and run</ticker> </item> <item> <title>The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show</title> <description>During a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/rolling_stones_AP_04282024</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/the-rolling-stones-hackney-diamonds-tour</link> <section>Entertainment</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:41 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show</ticker> </item> <item> <title>SpaceX launches Starlink 6-54 mission</title> <description>More than 20 Starlink satellites were launched.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/04-28-2027_SpaceX_Starlink_6_54-1</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/space/2024/04/27/spacex-starlink-6-54-mission</link> <section>Instagram N13</section> <author>Anthony Leone</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:23 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>SpaceX launches Starlink 6-54 mission</ticker> </item> <item> <title>White Sox sweep Rays with 4-2 victory</title> <description>The Rays fell three games below .500 for the first time since 2021.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/AP24119745218446-fotor-20240428223217</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2024/04/29/white-sox-sweep-rays-with-4-2-victory</link> <section>Sports</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:23 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>White Sox sweep Rays with 4-2 victory</ticker> </item> <item> <title>41st annual St. Anthony's triathlon weekend comes to a close</title> <description>Thousands of participants showed up at Vinoy Park.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/st_anthony_triathlon_2024</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/41st-annual-st--anthony-s-triathlon-weekend-comes-to-a-close</link> <section>VOD</section> <author>Julia Hazel</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:40 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>41st annual St. Anthony's triathlon weekend comes to a close</ticker> </item> <item> <title>CDC introduces heat initiative to warn of sun exposure </title> <description>The Centers for Disease Control has launched a new heat and health initiative to protect people from heat exposure.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/spring_sunshine_jpg-1jpg</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/28/cdc-introduces-heat-initiative-</link> <section>Top Stories</section> <author>Destiny Wiggins</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:49 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>CDC introduces heat initiative to warn of sun exposure </ticker> </item> <item> <title>Tampa Police: Mother taken to area hospital after baby found dead on UT campus; investigation ongoing</title> <description>Police are investigating after a baby was found dead at the University of Tampa. The mother of the child was located and transported to a hospital.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/UTampa_429</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/29/abandoned-baby-found-dead-on-university-of-tampa-campus-</link> <section>APP Crime</section> <author>Angie Angers</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:36 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Tampa Police: Mother taken to area hospital after baby found dead on UT campus; investigation ongoing</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza</title> <description>This year's dinner was held in the face of a call for journalists to boycott it, given the killings of Arab journalists covering the war in Gaza.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/White_House_correspondents_dinner_protest_AP_National_04.28</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2024/04/28/gaza-protest-white-house-correspondents-dinner</link> <section>Politics</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:05 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa</title> <description>Dozens of reported tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest.</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/nebraska_tornado_damage_4_27_AP</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/28/tornadoes-hammer-parts-of-nebraska-and-iowa</link> <section>Weather</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:39 PM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa</ticker> </item> <item> <title>Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing U.S. Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft</title> <description>The U.S. military acknowledged to The Associated Press that “a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 drone crashed in Yemen.”</description> <image> <url>https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/US_drone_Houthi_Yemen_AP_National_04.28</url> </image> <link>http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2024/04/28/yemen-houthi-us-reaper-drone</link> <section>APP International</section> <author>Associated Press</author> <protected /> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:13 AM EDT</pubDate> <ticker>Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing U.S. Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft</ticker> </item> </channel></rss>
