Jason Lanning

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Jason Lanning

TAMPA, Fla. –  It’s been two decades in the making but the Real ID deadline has arrived.

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Jason Lanning

TAMPA, Fla. — The Marcus Button claims bill has been approved by legislators in both the Florida Senate and House, bringing to close a nearly two decade fight for a Bay area family. Marcus Button was 16 when the car he was riding in was struck by a Pasco County School Bus. The accident happened in 2006, but only a small portion of the $1.6-million judgement was paid to Button because of a state law capping the amount of money Pasco Schools was required to pay.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Jason Lanning

TAMPA, Fla. —  Tampa Bay Watch is working to install oyster reef balls off the shoreline of MacDill Air Force Base. The reef balls will help increase the eastern oyster population in Tampa Bay, important marine life that helps filter the water close to shore.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Jason Delgado |Jason Lanning

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The last day of the state legislative session is two days away but it likely will not end on time because of the ongoing back and forth over the state budget. And lawmakers are still making their way through bills up for consideration.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Jason Lanning

TAMPA, Fla. — The Cross Bay Ferry Service will sail for the last time on Wednesday between Tampa and St. Petersburg. The contract for the ferry service was voided by Hillsborough County Commissioners due to the ferry service operator using a slower vessel than what was promised in a four-year contract. The ferry has run between St. Petersburg and Tampa for more than three years, which attracted passengers on both sides of the Bay.