Future Career Academy kicks off business tours in Plant City

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/21 4:21A Lizbeth Gutierrez

Hillsborough County high school seniors are immersing themselves in careers thanks to Future Career Academy.

'Ambidextrous' Rays prepping in St. Pete while pitching proposed future in Tampa

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/21 4:17A Angie Angers

If the Rays move to Hillsborough County, it would end the team’s 30-year stay in St. Petersburg. The Rays’ lease at Tropicana Field expires in 2028.

Builders Break Ground on Next Batch of Infill Homes

TAMPA.GOV News 1/21 1:15A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Builders Break Ground on Next Batch of Infill Homes Robert L. Wed, 01/21/2026 - 08:15 am Modern two-story house sketch with a garage and large windows. New affordable homes will be coming online over...

Pickles NY Deli in Longwood features the Skyscraper Brooklyn Rueben with a pound of meat

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/21 1:11A Allison Walker

Authentic NYC deli vibes are a strong presence at this Central Florida eatery.

Teachers union backs Florida Senate bill targeting teacher shortages

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/21 12:25A Jason Lanning

A bill moving through Florida’s legislative session is drawing strong support from the state’s largest teachers union.

Pinellas County Schools to discuss closing, combining and expanding schools

ABC Action News 1/20 1:47A Kiley Vaughan

The superintendent for Pinellas County Schools said he will recommend closing two schools and expanding an elementary school into a K-8 school at a school board workshop on Tuesday. Superintendent Kevin K. Henderick said he will bring five...

Hillsborough College students react to potential Rays stadium move ahead of board meeting

ABC Action News 1/20 12:41A Keely McCormick

New details could emerge today about where the Tampa Bay Rays may play in the future. The Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of the Rays moving to the Dale...

South Hillsborough Pipeline project's underground tunnel system should help minimize traffic...

ABC Action News 1/20 12:26A Heather Leigh

As areas grow, change happens and construction seems inevitable. But as plans began for the South Hillsborough Pipeline Project, traffic was a key consideration. This is one of 17 tunneling locations across the 26-mile-long pipeline project. It's...

Wild Thyme Cafe & Market is farm-to-table perk of Angeline community in Land O' Lakes

ABC Action News 1/20 12:16A Sean Daly

As Tampa Bay becomes an increasingly popular place to live, work, and play, more and more new living communities are using perks and playthings to lure in residents. In the "city" of Angeline in Land O' Lakes , that suburban neighborhood's unique...

Susan Solves It: Health scam alert

ABC Action News 1/20 12:15A Susan El Khoury

Scammers are targeting health-conscious consumers with counterfeit weight loss drugs and fake smart ring websites, making it critical to verify sources before buying. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises going directly to official brand...

News to Know for Jan. 20

ABC Action News 1/20 12:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and if youve been on social media this morning, you may have seen photos of the northern lights lighting up skies across parts of the U.S. overnight. The aurora was visible across...

Lightning look to start new win streak at home against San Jose Sharks

ABC Action News 1/19 11:32P Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning closed a productive road trip by defeating the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. Dominic James and Jake Guentzel co-led Tampa Bay with two points each, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 19 saves to earn his 20th win...

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/19 6:19P Associated Press

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Crews search for kayaker missing near Honeymoon Island

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/19 7:55A Spectrum News Staff

Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast stated that air and surface crews are searching for 19-year-old Elias Guillermo Lara Vargas.

Haines City working to construct more downtown parking as community grows

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/19 7:46A Lizbeth Gutierrez

At least one business says issues with parking are a barrier for customers accessing downtown.