Man dies after dirt bike crash at ATV park in Mulberry: Polk deputies

ABC Action News 4/14 4:05A Kiley Vaughan

The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said a man died after a dirt bike crash at an ATV park in Mulberry on Monday morning. Deputies said a 58-year-old man was riding a KTM dirt bike at Bone Valley ATV Park shortly before noon on April 13. While...

Country Thunder music festival moves from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater venue

ABC Action News 4/14 2:30A Kiley Vaughan

The Country Thunder Music Festival is moving to Clearwater, according to an announcement posted to the company's Facebook on Tuesday. The announcement said the festival will still take place on May 8, 9 and 10, but the venue is moving from the...

Bolts set to play Canadiens in first round of 2026 playoffs

ABC Action News 4/14 2:05A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bolts are sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division after securing an overtime win against the Detroit Red...

Susan Solves It: Water bead safety

ABC Action News 4/14 1:53A Susan El Khoury

New federal safety rules will limit water bead hazards after thousands of children were injured and one died. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises keeping water beads away from young children, supervising play, and following updated...

News to Know for April 14

ABC Action News 4/14 1:10A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and we may see some summer-like temperatures creep into the Tampa Bay area this week. Meteorologist Ally Blake says while highs are only expected to hit the mid-80s today, they could...

Former teen hacker who stole millions in cryptocurrency now works to protect companies from...

ABC Action News 4/14 12:59A Adam Walser

Cybercrime is the fastest-growing crime type in America, according to the FBI. Agents say some of the worst offenders are hackers who started out as online gamers in their early teens. In July 2018, federal agents and local deputies arrested...

Teen murder suspect held without bail after fatal Apollo Beach shooting

ABC Action News 4/13 10:25P Brian McBride

A 16-year-old suspect accused of killing a man in Ruskin in March was held without bail on Monday. James Middlebrooks has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder after shooting into a vehicle in March, killing a 19-year-old man and...

Tampa Police Investigate Shooting near Kennedy Blvd & Meridian Ave

TAMPA.GOV News 4/13 4:24A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Investigate Shooting near Kennedy Blvd & Meridian Ave Eddy D. Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:24 am TAMPA, FL. (APRIL 13, 2026) - - Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that took place at 9:22 am near the intersection of E. Kennedy Blvd and...

Man arrested in Minnesota for making bomb threat to Tampa assisted living facility: HCSO

ABC Action News 4/13 3:23A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said a man accused of making a bomb threat to a Tampa assisted living facility was arrested in Minnesota. HCSO said on April 7, The Colonnade at Carrollwood received a phone call from an individual,...

'Cigars!' exhibit at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts captures a fading history

ABC Action News 4/13 2:01A Sean Daly

This is a big week in Tampa Bay history. It was 140 years ago this very week when the first Tampa-made cigar was rolled in Ybor City. Before that time, about 700 people called this region home. WATCH: 'Cigars!' exhibit at Florida Museum of...

Lightning face Red Wings in final regular-season matchup

ABC Action News 4/13 2:00A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to Benchmark International Arena on Monday for their final matchup against Atlantic Division rival Detroit. The Lightning are 2-0-1 against the Red Wings this season and have won the previous two games. Tampa Bay is...

Susan Solves It: Car insurance factors

ABC Action News 4/13 1:50A Susan El Khoury

Florida drivers face some of the nations highest car insurance rates, with several key factors influencing premiums. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises maintaining a clean driving record, keeping a strong credit score, and choosing a...

News to Know for April 13

ABC Action News 4/13 12:59A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're coming off an exciting weekend in Tampa Bay. After all the concerts, home games, and local markets, it's time to reset and ease back into the week ahead. Luckily,...

Driver sought in fatal Hillsborough hit-and run: FHP

ABC Action News 4/12 5:53A Brian McBride

Troopers are searching for a driver that fled after hitting and killing a teenage motorist in a Hillsborough County crash on Saturday. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Nissan Versa, driven by a 40-year-old Mulberry man, was...

Three lanes blocked from crash on I-75 in Sarasota: FDOT

ABC Action News 4/12 5:32A Brian McBride

A crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Sarasota County has three lanes blocked, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near Jacaranda Boulevard (Exit 193). It involved a crash with...