@baynews9jeff.bsky.social
Bay News 9 Anchor 📺 | Tampa Bay ☀️| Writer 📖 | Presidential History Nerd | #GirlDad | Husband | 🐊 Grad #UF | Cubs Fan ⚾️ | Fantasy ⚾️🏈🏆
"President Truman, why are you wearing a bow tie at Potsdam? Don't you own a necktie?"
A nonsense question that doesn't meet the moment ⏬
A nonsense question that doesn't meet the moment ⏬
The guy who asked Zelensky if he owned a suit, Brian Glenn, is a reporter for the pro-Trump media network Real America’s Voice and also Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend. He got one of the rare Oval Office interviewer spots only after the White House blocked the Associated Press.
February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"President Truman, why are you wearing a bow tie at Potsdam? Don't you own a necktie?"
A nonsense question that doesn't meet the moment ⏬
A nonsense question that doesn't meet the moment ⏬
Responsible governing requires clarity.
Decisions can massively impact people's lives.
You have to make clear what you're doing and what it means for people.
Policy disputes are all fair game.
Confusion is not.
Decisions can massively impact people's lives.
You have to make clear what you're doing and what it means for people.
Policy disputes are all fair game.
Confusion is not.
January 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Responsible governing requires clarity.
Decisions can massively impact people's lives.
You have to make clear what you're doing and what it means for people.
Policy disputes are all fair game.
Confusion is not.
Decisions can massively impact people's lives.
You have to make clear what you're doing and what it means for people.
Policy disputes are all fair game.
Confusion is not.
Lawmakers represent their constituents.
Each one has a vote.
Each has a right to petition their government.
Follower count is irrelevant.
This inane comment from a FL state rep doesn't do much to disabuse people of the belief you have to have power/$$$ to be heard.
Each one has a vote.
Each has a right to petition their government.
Follower count is irrelevant.
This inane comment from a FL state rep doesn't do much to disabuse people of the belief you have to have power/$$$ to be heard.
January 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Lawmakers represent their constituents.
Each one has a vote.
Each has a right to petition their government.
Follower count is irrelevant.
This inane comment from a FL state rep doesn't do much to disabuse people of the belief you have to have power/$$$ to be heard.
Each one has a vote.
Each has a right to petition their government.
Follower count is irrelevant.
This inane comment from a FL state rep doesn't do much to disabuse people of the belief you have to have power/$$$ to be heard.
🐶They're not the same --
Watch my story about the differences between:
🐕Trained Service Dogs
🦮Emotional Support Animals
🐕🦺Therapy Pets
And, yes, those with trained service dogs -- including military vets -- say it matters. A lot.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Watch my story about the differences between:
🐕Trained Service Dogs
🦮Emotional Support Animals
🐕🦺Therapy Pets
And, yes, those with trained service dogs -- including military vets -- say it matters. A lot.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Why some with service animals say law is misunderstood
They say trained service dogs are different than therapy dogs or emotional support animals.
baynews9.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🐶They're not the same --
Watch my story about the differences between:
🐕Trained Service Dogs
🦮Emotional Support Animals
🐕🦺Therapy Pets
And, yes, those with trained service dogs -- including military vets -- say it matters. A lot.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Watch my story about the differences between:
🐕Trained Service Dogs
🦮Emotional Support Animals
🐕🦺Therapy Pets
And, yes, those with trained service dogs -- including military vets -- say it matters. A lot.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Never been this bundled up for a walk —
I’m wearing pants… under my pants!
What are you doing, Florida?!? 🥶
I’m wearing pants… under my pants!
What are you doing, Florida?!? 🥶
January 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Never been this bundled up for a walk —
I’m wearing pants… under my pants!
What are you doing, Florida?!? 🥶
I’m wearing pants… under my pants!
What are you doing, Florida?!? 🥶
The person giving this sermon is an American citizen, Congressman.
Consult your Constitution for whether 'I don't like what my fellow American is saying' is justification for deportation.
Consult your Constitution for whether 'I don't like what my fellow American is saying' is justification for deportation.
January 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The person giving this sermon is an American citizen, Congressman.
Consult your Constitution for whether 'I don't like what my fellow American is saying' is justification for deportation.
Consult your Constitution for whether 'I don't like what my fellow American is saying' is justification for deportation.
❄️ SNOW IN FLORIDA! ❄️
Per Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay, the all-time FL record for snowfall could fall.
Milton, Florida
March 6, 1954
4 inches
Pensacola has reported light/moderate snow for about three hours now
Per Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay, the all-time FL record for snowfall could fall.
Milton, Florida
March 6, 1954
4 inches
Pensacola has reported light/moderate snow for about three hours now
January 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
❄️ SNOW IN FLORIDA! ❄️
Per Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay, the all-time FL record for snowfall could fall.
Milton, Florida
March 6, 1954
4 inches
Pensacola has reported light/moderate snow for about three hours now
Per Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay, the all-time FL record for snowfall could fall.
Milton, Florida
March 6, 1954
4 inches
Pensacola has reported light/moderate snow for about three hours now
NEW: Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R-Fleming Island) has filed a bill to UNDO changes to FL school start times:
* No longer require middle school start after 8 a.m
* No longer require high school start after 8:30 a.m.
Those changes were supposed to start before the 2026-27 school year.
* No longer require middle school start after 8 a.m
* No longer require high school start after 8:30 a.m.
Those changes were supposed to start before the 2026-27 school year.
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ALT: Time Flies GIF
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January 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NEW: Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R-Fleming Island) has filed a bill to UNDO changes to FL school start times:
* No longer require middle school start after 8 a.m
* No longer require high school start after 8:30 a.m.
Those changes were supposed to start before the 2026-27 school year.
* No longer require middle school start after 8 a.m
* No longer require high school start after 8:30 a.m.
Those changes were supposed to start before the 2026-27 school year.
Response from Florida Democrats:
“Ashley Moody has been Ron’s personal lapdog from day one,” said FDP Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social.
“Despite her role as an independent constitutional officer, she has insisted on calling him ‘boss’ and defended his extreme agenda at every turn."
“Ashley Moody has been Ron’s personal lapdog from day one,” said FDP Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social.
“Despite her role as an independent constitutional officer, she has insisted on calling him ‘boss’ and defended his extreme agenda at every turn."
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
January 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Response from Florida Democrats:
“Ashley Moody has been Ron’s personal lapdog from day one,” said FDP Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social.
“Despite her role as an independent constitutional officer, she has insisted on calling him ‘boss’ and defended his extreme agenda at every turn."
“Ashley Moody has been Ron’s personal lapdog from day one,” said FDP Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social.
“Despite her role as an independent constitutional officer, she has insisted on calling him ‘boss’ and defended his extreme agenda at every turn."
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
January 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
Rubio --> Sec. of State
Moody is current Florida Attorney General
👀WHAT A REVEALING ANSWER --
I asked former Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes how often GOOD POLITICS leads to BAD LAWS.
His answer: OFTEN.
I asked former Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes how often GOOD POLITICS leads to BAD LAWS.
His answer: OFTEN.
January 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
👀WHAT A REVEALING ANSWER --
I asked former Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes how often GOOD POLITICS leads to BAD LAWS.
His answer: OFTEN.
I asked former Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes how often GOOD POLITICS leads to BAD LAWS.
His answer: OFTEN.
HOW I JUDGE POLITICIANS:
Are they interested in solving problems?
Or, in the words of Aaron Sorkin, are they interested in making you afraid of it and telling you who’s to blame for it?
Way too many of the 1st;
Not nearly enough of the 2nd
Are they interested in solving problems?
Or, in the words of Aaron Sorkin, are they interested in making you afraid of it and telling you who’s to blame for it?
Way too many of the 1st;
Not nearly enough of the 2nd
January 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
HOW I JUDGE POLITICIANS:
Are they interested in solving problems?
Or, in the words of Aaron Sorkin, are they interested in making you afraid of it and telling you who’s to blame for it?
Way too many of the 1st;
Not nearly enough of the 2nd
Are they interested in solving problems?
Or, in the words of Aaron Sorkin, are they interested in making you afraid of it and telling you who’s to blame for it?
Way too many of the 1st;
Not nearly enough of the 2nd
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It's astonishing to see the drop in social activities among the young even before COVID. This mirrors what my students share about not hanging out with others very much or at all.
I haven't read an article this important in awhile:
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
theatlantic.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It's astonishing to see the drop in social activities among the young even before COVID. This mirrors what my students share about not hanging out with others very much or at all.
Why Greenland???
Why is Trump so interested in the U.S. controlling the island?
It's actually a good question ⏬⏬⏬
www.facebook.com/JButeraNews/...
Why is Trump so interested in the U.S. controlling the island?
It's actually a good question ⏬⏬⏬
www.facebook.com/JButeraNews/...
WHY GREENLAND??
If you're wondering why Donald Trump is so interested in the U.S. controlling Greenland, it's a good question.
With an interesting... | By Jeff Butera | Facebook
WHY GREENLAND??
If you're wondering why Donald Trump is so interested in the U.S. controlling Greenland, it's a good question.
With an interesting...
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January 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Why Greenland???
Why is Trump so interested in the U.S. controlling the island?
It's actually a good question ⏬⏬⏬
www.facebook.com/JButeraNews/...
Why is Trump so interested in the U.S. controlling the island?
It's actually a good question ⏬⏬⏬
www.facebook.com/JButeraNews/...
I haven't read an article this important in awhile:
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
theatlantic.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I haven't read an article this important in awhile:
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
@dkthomp.bsky.social reports on "The Anti-Social Century," outlining how/why most of us have closed ourselves off to human interaction and retreated to our homes.
It's dramatically changing life in so many ways 👀
NEW: In a letter obtained by Bay News 9, the Rays now say:
"They support and expect (St. Pete) to rebuild" the Trop and repair hurricane damage.
They say it is "at least possible" the stadium could be ready for Opening Day in 2026 ⚾️
"They support and expect (St. Pete) to rebuild" the Trop and repair hurricane damage.
They say it is "at least possible" the stadium could be ready for Opening Day in 2026 ⚾️
January 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NEW: In a letter obtained by Bay News 9, the Rays now say:
"They support and expect (St. Pete) to rebuild" the Trop and repair hurricane damage.
They say it is "at least possible" the stadium could be ready for Opening Day in 2026 ⚾️
"They support and expect (St. Pete) to rebuild" the Trop and repair hurricane damage.
They say it is "at least possible" the stadium could be ready for Opening Day in 2026 ⚾️
A @uoftampa.bsky.social professor wants to help you help others.
Colter Ray studied how we communicate with friends/relatives battling cancer.
Watch our Bay News 9 story to see the best/worst things he says you can do:
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Colter Ray studied how we communicate with friends/relatives battling cancer.
Watch our Bay News 9 story to see the best/worst things he says you can do:
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
UT Prof: worst thing you can say to cancer patient... is nothing
University of Tampa professor Colter Ray says people often fear saying the wrong to someone battling cancer. That often leads them to say nothing at all.
baynews9.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A @uoftampa.bsky.social professor wants to help you help others.
Colter Ray studied how we communicate with friends/relatives battling cancer.
Watch our Bay News 9 story to see the best/worst things he says you can do:
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
Colter Ray studied how we communicate with friends/relatives battling cancer.
Watch our Bay News 9 story to see the best/worst things he says you can do:
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...
🚨Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died
MacKay, 91, served as Lawton Chiles' lieutenant governor from 1991-98.
He ran for governor himself in 1998, but lost to Jeb Bush in Nov. In Dec, Chiles had a heart attack and tragically died.
MacKay briefly served as Gov until Bush was inaugurated.
MacKay, 91, served as Lawton Chiles' lieutenant governor from 1991-98.
He ran for governor himself in 1998, but lost to Jeb Bush in Nov. In Dec, Chiles had a heart attack and tragically died.
MacKay briefly served as Gov until Bush was inaugurated.
January 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died
MacKay, 91, served as Lawton Chiles' lieutenant governor from 1991-98.
He ran for governor himself in 1998, but lost to Jeb Bush in Nov. In Dec, Chiles had a heart attack and tragically died.
MacKay briefly served as Gov until Bush was inaugurated.
MacKay, 91, served as Lawton Chiles' lieutenant governor from 1991-98.
He ran for governor himself in 1998, but lost to Jeb Bush in Nov. In Dec, Chiles had a heart attack and tragically died.
MacKay briefly served as Gov until Bush was inaugurated.
Say it with me, Florida —
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌
January 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Say it with me, Florida —
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
“No hurricanes in 2025!”
🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌ 🌀 ❌
RIP Jimmy Carter —
🇺🇸 Oldest president ever (100)
🇺🇸 Longest presidential marriage (77 years
🇺🇸 Longest post-presidency (43 years)
🇺🇸 Oldest president ever (100)
🇺🇸 Longest presidential marriage (77 years
🇺🇸 Longest post-presidency (43 years)
December 29, 2024 at 9:28 PM
RIP Jimmy Carter —
🇺🇸 Oldest president ever (100)
🇺🇸 Longest presidential marriage (77 years
🇺🇸 Longest post-presidency (43 years)
🇺🇸 Oldest president ever (100)
🇺🇸 Longest presidential marriage (77 years
🇺🇸 Longest post-presidency (43 years)
💡TECO wants to raise the average customer's power bill by nearly $31/month.
They want $464M to cover costs of restoring power after Debby/Helene/Milton.
This would be a temporary 'restoration charge.'
www.tampaelectric.com/mediacenter/...
They want $464M to cover costs of restoring power after Debby/Helene/Milton.
This would be a temporary 'restoration charge.'
www.tampaelectric.com/mediacenter/...
December 27, 2024 at 8:58 PM
💡TECO wants to raise the average customer's power bill by nearly $31/month.
They want $464M to cover costs of restoring power after Debby/Helene/Milton.
This would be a temporary 'restoration charge.'
www.tampaelectric.com/mediacenter/...
They want $464M to cover costs of restoring power after Debby/Helene/Milton.
This would be a temporary 'restoration charge.'
www.tampaelectric.com/mediacenter/...
🏈Football is KING 🏈
📺Almost HALF of the 100 most-watched TV programs of 2024 are NFL games
🏈45 NFL Games
🏃♂️19 Olympic Broadcasts
🔍15 Episodes of "Tracker"
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
📺Almost HALF of the 100 most-watched TV programs of 2024 are NFL games
🏈45 NFL Games
🏃♂️19 Olympic Broadcasts
🔍15 Episodes of "Tracker"
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
The 100 Most-Watched Telecasts of 2024: NFL, Paris Olympics, Presidential Debate, Lots of ‘Tracker’ and the ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale
The most-watched telecasts of 2024 include the Super Bowl, Oscars and Olympics, while 'Tracker' and 'Young Sheldon' dominate among series.
variety.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
🏈Football is KING 🏈
📺Almost HALF of the 100 most-watched TV programs of 2024 are NFL games
🏈45 NFL Games
🏃♂️19 Olympic Broadcasts
🔍15 Episodes of "Tracker"
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
📺Almost HALF of the 100 most-watched TV programs of 2024 are NFL games
🏈45 NFL Games
🏃♂️19 Olympic Broadcasts
🔍15 Episodes of "Tracker"
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
Got a station visit from the Peanut and Mrs. Bute today! 🙂
December 26, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Got a station visit from the Peanut and Mrs. Bute today! 🙂
PSA --
Right is right.
Wrong is wrong.
'I didn't break any laws' ain't the standard for sainthood.
Right is right.
Wrong is wrong.
'I didn't break any laws' ain't the standard for sainthood.
a colorful background with the words " the more you know " and a star
ALT: a colorful background with the words " the more you know " and a star
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
PSA --
Right is right.
Wrong is wrong.
'I didn't break any laws' ain't the standard for sainthood.
Right is right.
Wrong is wrong.
'I didn't break any laws' ain't the standard for sainthood.
🚨NEW: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year 💸
December 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
🚨NEW: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year 💸