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July 27, known as 727 Day, will be celebrated across Pinellas County this weekend. Check out our guide. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Nearly $6.8 billion dollars in federal education grants was frozen by the Trump administration. About $9 million in federal grants has been withheld from Pinellas County Schools. specne.ws/UuNdBv

July 27, known as 727 Day, will be celebrated across Pinellas County this weekend. View our guide for events, over 100 local deals and more. baynews9.com/727day

Good morning, Tampa Bay! While high temperatures will reach the mid-90s Saturday, heat indices will climb to 100+. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weath…

Trump's promise to eliminate tax on tips is now reality following the passage of his massive tax bill. Spectrum News anchor @errollouis is joined by @GS_Watson of @TaxFoundation to break down how it'll work and who will benefit on "The Big Deal." specne.ws/eGmxEN

Saturday will be another hot and humid one with highs in the mid 90s. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weath…

The Department of Justice is meeting again for a second day with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, in Tallahassee. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Bucs rookie Desmond Watson had a special visitor at practice today. His Armwood head coach, Evan Davis, brought his family to see Desmond in person. Desmond's being held out of team workouts until he's in better shape. Coach Davis wanted to offer some support @BN9 @SpecSports360

During a speech on Friday morning at the Everglades immigration detention center, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged “illegal aliens” to use a U.S. government program to self-deport or risk staying at the center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” baynews9.com/fl/tampa/polit…

McRae Funeral Home has been a staple in the St. Pete community for nearly 100 years, but now it is shuttered. The doors closed last year, leaving some clients wondering, what’s going to happen to the future services already planned. specne.ws/SmyhtK

TANKFUL: A well-known building in St. Augustine is considered the oldest structure in all of Florida. Construction of Castillo de San Marcos was completed in 1695, is packed with learning experiences, and your tour of the Castillo is self-guided. specne.ws/VeavVx

A new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is showing an alarmingly high rate of manatee deaths this year. According to that report, there have been almost 100 more manatee deaths this year compared to last year. specne.ws/YrJiUQ

PLANT CITY FIRE: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal residential fire early Friday morning on Frank Moore Road. Multiple 911 callers reported flames coming from a single-story home just after 4:30 a.m. specne.ws/nT7f23

A new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is showing an alarmingly high rate of manatee deaths this year. According to that report, there have been almost 100 more manatee deaths this year compared to last year. mynews13.com/fl/orlando/new…

Happy Friday! High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s today. If you will be at the pool, watch out for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Called "Women Preferences," the option is designed to give women more choice, confidence, flexibility and safety. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/trans…

A bagpiper played Amazing Grace outside of Hulk Hogan’s gift shop in Clearwater Beach to honor the legendary wrestler. @BN9

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April. specne.ws/2tCnbg

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff says the U.S. is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations after the latest response from Hamas "shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza." baynews9.com/fl/tampa/inter…

Fans and friends lined up outside of Hulk Hogan’s gift shop on Clearwater Beach to honor and mourn the legendary wrestler. Hogan, 71, lived about a half-mile north of the shop in a beachfront home. That’s the location where paramedics were called for a cardiac arrest. @BN9