Bay New 9's Nick Popham talks with the Epiphany cross retriever Luc Boillot after the 17-year-old from Tarpon Springs emerged from the water with the cross. specne.ws/JoJ5dU

Gospel Inc is expanding to help more people who are homeless. A 72 housing unit is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Learn about those plans tonight at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9

50501 protests are happening nationwide today to protest President Donald Trump’s agenda when it comes to issues like deportations, LGBTQ rights, and women’s rights. This is the one taking place in downtown #Tampa. Spectrum Bay News 9 #bn9hillsborough

More than 800 arrests have been made by U.S. Customs and Immigration so far, and its causing concern for many in South Hillsborough County. One woman is hoping to prepare families if their loved ones are detained. Watch the story at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9

In just a few days the Fla Strawberry Fest kicks off in Plant City. One farmer shares the process to grow the berries for the festival.

For the past three months Catholic Charities has seen a 30% increase in cases involving immigration. They say this is due to the changing immigration policies. Hear from them at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9 about the biggest concerns for families.

Today Ron DeSantis awarded Manatee County Port Authority a $2 million dollar grant that will be used toward infrastructure improvements SeaPort Manatee Tune in Spectrum Bay News 9 #infrastructure #stormwatermitigation #morejobs #2milliondollargrant #seaportmanatee #manateecounty #palmetto

This week marks Farmworkers Awareness Week. We catch up with Farmworkers Self-Help in Dade City who has been supporting Farmworkers and their families for more than 40 years. Watch the full story at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9

The United Food Bank of Plant City is helping educate the Hispanic community on eating healthier. They’re doing this through a new program known as F.E.E.D. Watch the story tonight on Spectrum Bay News 9

Technology in farming? Thats right, Wish Farms is taking technology to the strawberry fields. Find out how this machine will help farmers this years strawberry season. On Spectrum Bay News 9 at 5pm.

Currently at the Manatee County Schools board meeting regarding superintendent Wysong Spectrum Bay News 9 #Superintendent #ManateeSchools

Two food trucks in Plant City are coming together to help the immigrant community. They’re offering free delivery service to families who may be concerned over traveling because of immigration enforcement. Hear from the food truck owners on Spectrum Bay News 9 at 5pm

Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to this amazing group of young ladies as they go through the Miss Latina Tampa program. I got to share a little about my career and why I love what I do. Spectrum Bay News 9

More farmers and ranchers are embracing agritourism opportunities on their properties. Spectrum Bay News 9's Lizbeth Gutierrez has the story. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Strawberry season is off to a great start! Hear from a local farmer about the outlook of this year.

Plant City is seeing a population boom and they’re aiming to grow the workforce. They’re doing this with pay increases, tune in to see how it’s impacting the Fire Department, at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9

The Venezuelan community is looking toward the future, after President Nicolas Maduro was captured. I sat down to speak with Norma Reno about what her hope is for her home country. Watch tonight at 5pm on Spectrum Bay News 9

HAPPENING NOW:Governor DeSantis is in Clearwater showing support for a bill aimed at banning congressional insider trading.