Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus break down the origin of the python challenge with McKayla Spencer with the FWC and find out what it takes to catch the deadly snakes from python hunter Kevin Reich.

Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus break down the origin of the python challenge with McKayla Spencer with the FWC and find out what it takes to catch the deadly snakes from python hunter Kevin Reich.

A Huge Challenge: Hunting Florida's pythons

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk online content and sharing passwords with a media professional and some Bay area consumers.

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk online content and sharing passwords with a media professional and some Bay area consumers.

Netflix, passwords and behind the paywall

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Eckerd College Marine Science professor Shannon Gowans and reporter Cait McVey about microplastics and what’s being done to limit their environmental impact.

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Eckerd College Marine Science professor Shannon Gowans and reporter Cait McVey about microplastics and what’s being done to limit their environmental impact.

Microplastics: Known components, unknown consequences

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk gun laws with Florida State professor Gary Kleck and Bartow attorney David Carmichael and if there is any political atmosphere for change.

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk gun laws with Florida State professor Gary Kleck and Bartow attorney David Carmichael and if there is any political atmosphere for change.

A path to bi-partisan gun reform?

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk about the events of Jan. 6 and the current hearings with Spectrum Networrks Reporter Taylor Popielarz, Prof. Jeffrey Swartz and Kathryn Gates-Skipper and Amilee Stuckey, who both were in DC on Jan. 6.

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk about the events of Jan. 6 and the current hearings with Spectrum Networrks Reporter Taylor Popielarz, Prof. Jeffrey Swartz and Kathryn Gates-Skipper and Amilee Stuckey, who both were in DC on Jan. 6.

Reaction to the January 6th Committee Hearings

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Moffitt Cancer Center’s Dr. Colin Moore with the GeneHome Clinic and Everet Simmons, Director of Design And Construction about the latest in cancer research.

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Moffitt Cancer Center’s Dr. Colin Moore with the GeneHome Clinic and Everet Simmons, Director of Design And Construction about the latest in cancer research.

Many think getting cancer just happens. New research suggests otherwise.

Calm

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay about storm season, hurricane preparedness and what to be aware for the next several months.

Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay about storm season, hurricane preparedness and what to be aware for the next several months.

Calm in the Storm: What to expect during the 2022 hurricane season

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with Bay area residents about how inflation is impacting them and what they are doing to combat behavior-changing prices.

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with Bay area residents about how inflation is impacting them and what they are doing to combat behavior-changing prices.

Rampant inflation impacting Bay area residents

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with insurance and roofing pros about the state’s ongoing property insurance crisis and the upcoming special session on the topic.

On this edition of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy DeJesus talk with insurance and roofing pros about the state’s ongoing property insurance crisis and the upcoming special session on the topic.

Florida's Property Insurance Crisis

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with movers and shakers in the Pinellas County film industry.

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with movers and shakers in the Pinellas County film industry.

Hollywood Beach? Why the film industry is booming in Pinellas County

Bay News 9’s beloved anchor Rick Elmhorst sits down with the people that represent you, the people fighting for change, and the people with fascinating stories to ask the hard questions. Covering people, politics, and issues from a Tampa Bay perspective every Wednesday.

On the latest episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Stetson Law Professor Louis Virell and University of South Florida professor of Public Health Dr. Jay Wolfson about the Roe v. Wade fallout.

On the latest episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Stetson Law Professor Louis Virell and University of South Florida professor of Public Health Dr. Jay Wolfson about the Roe v. Wade fallout.

Leaked Opinion: Roe v. Wade Limbo

Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Nick Pope, a former British civil servant and Tampa Bay Times reporter Paul Guzzo about UFOs, the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and what the government is finally telling us, as well as not telling.

Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Nick Pope, a former British civil servant and Tampa Bay Times reporter Paul Guzzo about UFOs, the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and what the government is finally telling us, as well as not telling.

UFOs are real, so let's talk about them

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Bay area residents still dealing with COVID symptoms, some minor and others not, months after recovering from the virus.

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Bay area residents still dealing with COVID symptoms, some minor and others not, months after recovering from the virus.

COVID long haulers: Some impacts are still with us

Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk airline travel delays with travelers, airport officials and an economic professor.

Spectrum Bay News 9 anchors Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk airline travel delays with travelers, airport officials and an economic professor.

What's the hold up? A look into airline travel delays

On a new episode of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchor Rick Elmhorst talks with lawmakers about concealed weapon permits.

On a new episode of To The Point Already, Bay News 9 anchor Rick Elmhorst talks with lawmakers about concealed weapon permits.

Packing Heat: Will Florida be the next constitutional carry state?

Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with USF Athletic Director Michael Kelly, Spectrum Sports 360's Chris Torello and Tampa Bay Business Journal Reporter Lauren Coffey about a USF on-campus stadium.

Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with USF Athletic Director Michael Kelly, Spectrum Sports 360's Chris Torello and Tampa Bay Business Journal Reporter Lauren Coffey about a USF on-campus stadium.

Running of the Bulls: Can an on-campus stadium take USF to the next level?

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Bay News 9 Reporter Jorja Roman and Canitha Taylor about the mysterious disappearance of Taylor's daughter Cieha in February 2020.

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Bay News 9 Reporter Jorja Roman and Canitha Taylor about the mysterious disappearance of Taylor's daughter Cieha in February 2020.

Still Missing: The Search for Cieha Taylor

March 16, 2022: Teachers across the country are quitting their jobs and changing careers, which is being known as “The Great Teacher Resignation.” The National Education Association, the country’s largest teacher’s union, recently conducted a survey that shows 55 percent of its members are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had originally planned. Among some reasons cited were staff shortages, pandemic-related stress and low pay. When teachers who took part in the survey were asked about what school districts can do to keep teachers, they pointed to reasons including higher salaries, hiring more teachers and support staff, and less paperwork. On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Marlene Sokol, an educational writer for the Tampa Bay Times, Spectrum Bay News 9's Fallon Silcox and Leah Sarsfield, a former teacher, about the big issues facing teachers, schools and families today. ABOUT THE SHOW Spectrum Bay News 9 anchor Rick Elmhorst sits down with the people that represent you, the people fighting for change and the people with fascinating stories to ask the hard questions.

March 16, 2022: Teachers across the country are quitting their jobs and changing careers, which is being known as “The Great Teacher Resignation.” The National Education Association, the country’s largest teacher’s union, recently conducted a survey that shows 55 percent of its members are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had originally planned. Among some reasons cited were staff shortages, pandemic-related stress and low pay. When teachers who took part in the survey were asked about what school districts can do to keep teachers, they pointed to reasons including higher salaries, hiring more teachers and support staff, and less paperwork. On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Marlene Sokol, an educational writer for the Tampa Bay Times, Spectrum Bay News 9's Fallon Silcox and Leah Sarsfield, a former teacher, about the big issues facing teachers, schools and families today. ABOUT THE SHOW Spectrum Bay News 9 anchor Rick Elmhorst sits down with the people that represent you, the people fighting for change and the people with fascinating stories to ask the hard questions.

The struggles facing Hillsborough County schools

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Project Dynamo founder Bryan Stern, people he helped rescue and Bay News 9 Reporter Gabby Arzola about the Ukrainian situation and getting people safely out of harm's way.

On this episode of To The Point Already, Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with Project Dynamo founder Bryan Stern, people he helped rescue and Bay News 9 Reporter Gabby Arzola about the Ukrainian situation and getting people safely out of harm's way.

Getting out of Ukraine

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with a online romance scam victim and a Tampa Bay Times reporter that chronicled other women's online ordeal. 

Spectrum Bay News 9's Rick Elmhorst and Roy De Jesus talk with a online romance scam victim and a Tampa Bay Times reporter that chronicled other women's online ordeal.

Romance Scams: The risk of finding love

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