National Safe Boating Week: Life jackets, lanyards, and staying sober on the water

ABC Action News 5/16 10:58A Blake Phillips

Boating season is year-round in Florida, but as school lets out and summer heats up across the country, more boats hit the water. National Safe Boating Week starts Saturday, and whether you own a boat, rent one, or are just along for the ride,...

Wildfire breaks out on Oak Hills Golf Course property in Hernando County: HCFR

ABC Action News 5/16 10:26A Jack Walsh

UPDATE: The fire is now contained, per the Florida Forest Services Withlacoochee Forestry Center (FFS-WFC) on Facebook. Hernando County Fire Rescue crews are working to extinguish a wildfire on the Oak Hills Golf Course property after a permitted...

Ruskin man riding bicycle killed in Manatee County crash: FHP

ABC Action News 5/16 6:10A Anthony Romano

A 48-year-old Ruskin man died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in a designated bike lane, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened around 4:25 a.m. on 53rd Avenue West near...

Palm Harbor woman struck, killed by Jeep in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 5/16 5:29A Anthony Romano

A 68-year-old Palm Harbor woman died Friday afternoon after being struck by a Jeep Wrangler in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said a 45-year-old New Port Richey woman was driving the Jeep northbound on Epiphany...

Wimauma man arrested for DUI with child, two guns in car: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/16 4:52A Anthony Romano

A 26-year-old Wimauma man was arrested Thursday night after deputies said he was passed out behind the wheel with his 5-year-old child in the car and two firearms in his possession, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)....

One cat dies in Belleair Bluffs house fire: LFR

ABC Action News 5/15 3:53A Anthony Romano

One cat died in a house fire in Belleair Bluffs on Friday morning, according to Largo Fire Rescue (LFR). Crews initially responded to a residential structure fire at 2051 North Overbrook Avenue. One person was home at the time and evacuated with...

Moffitt Cancer Outpatient facility opens in Land O' Lakes Speros campus, as flagship for massive...

ABC Action News 5/15 3:50A Larissa Scott

Have you ever had your life change in an instant? Sandra Veberts life did with 4 words. Stage 4 lung cancer, said Vebert. The terminal diagnosis turned her life upside down a few months ago. With all of Veberts treatments, she was traveling and...

Dupree Gardens helped shape the history of Land O’ Lakes

ABC Action News 5/15 1:59A Maria Tomasch

Hidden in the heart of Land O Lakes are the remaining traces of what was once a popular Florida roadside attraction Dupree Gardens. During the 1940s and 1950s, visitors from across the state traveled to see the sprawling gardens known for its...

News to Know for May 15 2026

ABC Action News 5/15 12:45A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Good Morning Tampa Bay is in Land O' Lakes this morning. Just north of Tampa, Land O' Lakes is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing communities in the Tampa Bay area by balancing its rapid...

Susan Solves It: Ticket Price Ruling

ABC Action News 5/15 12:45A Susan El Khoury

A jury found Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment overcharged fans and limited competition in the live events market, potentially leading to changes in ticket sales. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises consumers to stay informed...

'It's changed dramatically': Land O' Lakes growth brings traffic, safety concerns for longtime...

ABC Action News 5/14 11:54P Annette Gutierrez

Land O' Lakes is booming with growth, but residents say subdivisions are popping up without enough infrastructure to support them. From construction cones and roadway signs to new sidewalks and playgrounds, development in the Pasco County...

Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center builds community through sports, fitness, and fun family programs

ABC Action News 5/14 11:54P Deiah Riley

With summer break just around the corner, the Land O Lakes Recreation Center is preparing for one of its busiest seasons of the year. But for many families, the center is much more than a place to stay active during the summer months its a...

Hidden gem in Land O’ Lakes offers enchanting lakeside celebrations

ABC Action News 5/14 11:54P Maria Tomasch

Tucked away in Land O' Lakes is a hidden gem quietly becoming one of the areas most charming destinations for weddings and special events. Once guests pass through its unassuming gates, Knotted Roots transforms into an enchanting lakeside...

Settlers came to Land O' Lakes at turn of the 20th century and stayed for its beauty and industry

ABC Action News 5/14 11:54P Maria Tomasch

Settlers came to Land O' Lakes at the turn of the 20th century, long before it was even called Land O' Lakes. Dr. Susan MacManus' grandfather was one of them. And like many others, he stayed for its beauty, his family, and the hope of making it...

Pinellas Park man charged in DUI crash that breaks victim's neck: PPPD

ABC Action News 5/14 10:46P

A Pinellas Park drunk driving suspect was arrested on Tuesday after fleeing from a crash that broke a victims neck, authorities said. Pinellad Park Police charged Vladyslav Kutsayev, 20, with DUI - causing bodily injury after he was involved in a...