PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay

TAMPA.GOV News 6/29 6:20A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:20 pm The City of Tampa will host Liberty by the Bay, an Independence Day celebration, on Saturday, July 4, at...

Construction on FDOT's downtown Tampa I-275, I-4 interchange improvement project more than halfway...

ABC Action News 6/29 4:11A Larissa Scott

Tampas I-275 and I-4 interchange is one of the busiest areas in the city. Its not unusual to see bumper-to-bumper traffic and long lines at exits. Its one of the reasons why FDOT started working on making changes to the downtown interchange....

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits St. Pete Pride

ABC Action News 6/29 4:02A Greg Dee

Meteorologist Greg Dee stopped by St. Pete Pride on Sunday, June 28. Greg shared photos from the event during his Monday morning forecast. WATCH: Meteorologist Greg Dee visits St. Pete Pride Meteorologist Greg Dee visits St. Pete Pride Greg said...

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits Indian Rocks Beach's first hurricane expo

ABC Action News 6/29 3:35A Greg Dee

Meteorologist Greg Dee stopped by Indian Rocks Beach's first hurricane expo over the weekend. Greg got to meet with some residents and answer their questions about hurricane safety. WATCH: Meteorologist Greg Dee visits Indian Rocks Beach's first...

Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology

TAMPA.GOV News 6/29 2:34A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 08:34 am Future SIX Facility will be constructed at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Tampa Water...

DeSantis signs Florida budget in Tampa, touts restraint after $1.6B in vetoes

ABC Action News 6/29 2:27A Forrest Saunders

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Floridas next state budget Monday in Tampa, putting the final stamp on a spending plan that takes effect July 1 and is likely to stand as one of his final major acts as governor. The budget was initially pegged at roughly...

Skunk sisters Juniper and Ginger will make Florida Aquarium debut this holiday weekend

ABC Action News 6/29 1:10A Sean Daly

If Fourth of July fireworks aren't your thing, how about celebrating with something a little cuddlier? You know, like adorable 1-year-old skunk sisters Juniper and Ginger, who will be making their big Florida Aquarium debut this holiday weekend....

Susan Solves It: Safety concerns for the backseat

ABC Action News 6/29 1:09A Susan El Khoury

A new crash test study shows adults face higher injury risks in the backseat, prompting calls to add more safety features beyond the front seat. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking your vehicles safety ratings, understanding...

News to Know for June 29

ABC Action News 6/29 1:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're starting this week in June and ending in July. If you're looking for some 4th of July plans, there's plenty of action happening across the Bay to celebrate America's 250th...

Man who tried to mask girlfriend's murder as suicide sentenced to 30 years: SAO

ABC Action News 6/27 3:00A Brian McBride

A murder suspect was sentenced to 30 years in prison after prosecutors said he tried to mask his girlfriends murder as a suicide. Erick Gonzalez Garay pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend after an argument...

Man arrested after robbing Bradenton bank: MCSO

ABC Action News 6/27 1:48A Brian McBride

A man was arrested for a Bradenton bank robbery on Friday after telling a teller, this is no joke, this is robbery, authorities said. The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) arrested 60-year-old Joel Bales. Just before 11 a.m., Bales, 60,...

Hillsborough deputies working death investigation in Wimauma

ABC Action News 6/26 11:47P Brian McBride

Hillsborough County deputies are currently working a death investigation in Wimauma, authorities said. On Friday at 6:18 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) 911 Dispatch Center received a call about a person down in the 16000...

Tampa designer gets nod to create American Prosperity Pillow for America 250 celebration

ABC Action News 6/26 2:19A Sean Daly

You don't get much more patriotic than Tampa's Karen Post, who has been "wearing red, white and blue all year." "I love America! I love our country!" the interior designer at Home Frosting cheers. Karen grew up with both her Dad and Mom in the...

PIE running out of parking spots, encouraging travelers to get a ride

ABC Action News 6/26 2:18A Robert Boyd

As we enter peak summer travel season, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is offering a big warning to passengers: dont drive to the airport, get a ride. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, also known as PIE, says last month was its...

Susan Solves It: Gold cash opportunity

ABC Action News 6/26 2:18A Susan El Khoury

Record-high gold prices mean old or broken jewelry could be sold for cash, but experts urge caution and informed selling. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises researching reputable buyers, comparing same-day quotes, and avoiding those...