I know the sandwiches are good at Wawa but how did the word get out to the gators? Kidding but this was no joke! A viewer sent us this pic of an 8ft gator just walking down the street in front of WaWa in Pinellas Park. It has been removed. More coming up on Spectrum Bay News 9

TAMPA AIRPORT IMPLOSION of the old red side rental car garage. More on what is taking the garages place starting at 5am Spectrum Bay News 9

Jury just seated. Judge giving directions to them. Opening statements about to begin. Family of #MarkeisMcGlockton in the front row along with their attorney. #MichelDrejka is in the court room wearing a dark grey suit, blue shirt and glasses. Spectrum Bay News 9 #bn9Pinellas

Drejka talking about his health, his vision. Says he has trouble breathing and smokes at least two packs a day. Also says he stops at the store everyday and buys #MonsterEnergy drinks every time. Interrogation video still going on. Detective says, "Just want to tell you...

the gentleman that you shot is deceased." #MichaelDrejka responds, "Thank you for telling me that. No one else would tell me that." He then reiterated he did what he thought was right and stood his ground. Spectrum Bay News 9 #bn9Pinellas #MichaelDrejka #MarkeisMcGlockton

Jurors back in.Judge is explaining stipulation of facts. Stipulated facts you must accept as true is that #MarkeisMcGlockton was not armed when he was shot & killed.That stipulation was the trade off for not showing him collapse & die in front if his 5yo son. Spectrum Bay News 9 #MichaelDrejka

“You just feel that you have to act because you want to make sure they’re okay.” Three Tampa employees receive a commendation by the city council after rescuing a teen struggling in the Hillsborough river. So awesome! Spectrum Bay News 9

This is why it’s great to storm chase with a meteorologist. Nic Merianos is keeping us on track.

The waves are serious business here on #FlaglerBeach. Residents say they’ll take the waves over the flooding any day. Spectrum Bay News 9 Spectrum Bay News 9

Full circle moment! Literally two days after graduation I went to WESH 2 News in Orlando for a family vacation- then ditched my family to go and shadow Gail Paschall-Brown for the day. I learned so much from one of the best to ever do it! Ten years later I ran into her on storm coverage today.

Please listen to Jeff.

First day of Fall everyone!

Great working with former Spectrum Bay News 9 colleagues today as we celebrate a safe, gradual reopening of YMCA of the Suncoast ! @BernieLila Fallon Silcox Allyson Duran #healthytogether #welcomeback #seeyousoon

We’re tracking damage from a possible tornado in Pinellas County. There’s a lot of debris in Pinellas Park near 66th St and Bryan Dairy Road. This is by the Park Village apartments Spectrum Bay News 9

Here’s a look at more damage near Bryan Dairy Road & 66th St in Pinellas Park Spectrum Bay News 9

A beautiful story. And yes, hope.

“Lean into empathy” - Bridget A. Foster, MBA “Listen and learn before you lead” - Allyson Duran “Really understand the folks you work with” - @kerwinsp8 #SpectrumNetworks leaders share some of their philosophies for navigating a virtual newsroom. #NABJ21 #NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈

Today we’re saying a big #SpectrumNetworks welcome to @DwayneAJr ! We’re so excited Dwayne has joined us as Spectrum Bay News 9 's newest Production Specialist. Welcome to the #SpectrumCommunity!

Next stop: Italy. On deck: Biden’s visit with the Pope, the G20, and the #COP26 climate summit. Keep an eye out for our coverage on Spectrum News NY1 and Spectrum News over the next week.

GOP as courts take up controversial abortion cases - Cornyn says he won't comment on state cases, as Cruz silent on Kate Cox case - Tillis: "I do agree that there are some states that have overreached" - Lawler and Murkowski raise concerns about SCOTUS taking up mifepristone case