Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | Aug. 7-9

ABC Action News 8/3 7:26A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Aug. 7-9), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (8/7) Mumford & Sons When: 7 p.m. Where: 4802 U.S. 301,...

Hillsborough Education Foundation helping more teachers get school supplies as demand grows with...

ABC Action News 8/3 6:43A Larissa Scott

Its estimated that on average, teachers in Florida spend about $1,000 of their own money on school supplies. Teachers will often dip into their own pockets to cover basic school supplies to make sure every student in their class has what it means...

Lakeland officials pass 1-year data center moratorium

ABC Action News 8/3 6:26A Chad Mills

The City Commission of the City of Lakeland voted 4-3 to pass a one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers on Monday. The proposed moratorium would temporarily prohibit new data centers and other large electrical users...

Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers

ABC Action News 8/3 4:10A Associated Press

The first-place Tampa Bay Rays gave their starting rotation a boost Sunday, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta from the struggling New York Mets for three minor leaguers. Peralta, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent this fall, has been...

Flights to TPA resume after being grounded due to thunderstorms: FAA

ABC Action News 8/3 2:40A Kiley Vaughan

Flights to Tampa International Airport (TPA) were grounded due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Arriving flights to TPA were grounded at about 7:13 a.m. They have since resumed on Aug. 3.

Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/3 2:26A Kiley Vaughan

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) confirmed the suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland on Monday morning. During a press conference, Sheriff Grady Judd gave details on the deputy-involved shooting that resulted in the...

News to Know for Aug. 3

ABC Action News 8/3 1:01A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and over the weekend we entered a new month. While there's plenty of exciting things on the agenda for August, for parents, the new month means one thing: Back to school. With about a...

Evelyn Johnson, the Queen of Fred's Market in Plant City, gets ready for her 99th birthday

ABC Action News 8/3 12:21A Sean Daly

When you walk into Fred's Market in Plant City, you can always count on two things: good food and "Grandma" Evelyn Johnson greeting you at the door. This matriarch of four generations of family feeding us Southern-style comfort food and BBQ turns...

Susan Solves It: School savings

ABC Action News 8/3 12:21A Susan El Khoury

A new survey found families expect to spend about $130 less on back-to-school shopping this year as higher everyday costs continue to strain budgets. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises shoppers to reuse supplies they already own, make...

Police investigating shooting aboard PSTA bus in Pinellas Park: PPPD

ABC Action News 8/2 6:53A Anthony Romano

Police are investigating a shooting that happened aboard a PSTA bus Sunday morning in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD). Officers responded around 11:45 a.m. to the area of U.S. Highway 19 North and 49th...

Tarpon Springs police investigating shooting on E. MLK Drive: TSPD

ABC Action News 8/2 4:51A Anthony Romano

Tarpon Springs police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of the 200 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to the department . Officers responded to reports of a person with a gunshot wound on Sunday morning, per...

Troopers arrest four after alleged street takeover, 140 mph chase on I-75: FHP

ABC Action News 8/1 5:13A Anthony Romano

Four people were arrested early Saturday morning after troopers said they took part in a street takeover on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County that led to a high-speed chase reaching 140 mph, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). According...

One pedestrian killed, another hurt in crash on SR-574 in Hillsborough County: FHP

ABC Action News 8/1 4:34A Anthony Romano

One man was killed and another seriously injured after both were struck by an SUV while crossing State Road 574 Friday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around 10:50 p.m., west of North 68th Street, a Chevy Equinox driven by a...

North Port man killed after crashing into vehicle on I-75 in Sarasota County: FHP

ABC Action News 8/1 12:55A Anthony Romano

A 34-year-old North Port man died Friday night after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened around 8:51 p.m. near mile marker 177. The man was driving a Chevrolet...

Rays place pitcher Shane McClanahan on 15-day injured list with back tightness

ABC Action News 7/31 9:45A Anthony Romano

Just days before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list with left mid-back tightness, the team announced Friday. The Tampa Bay Rays have placed LHP Shane...