Tampa council member pitches Rays stadium plan that protects taxpayers, but will City Council...

ABC Action News 8/10 10:22A Jada Williams

Tampa City Council Member Bill Carlson has put forward a new proposal that could reshape how the city funds a potential Tampa Bay Rays stadium, shifting away from direct city and CRA contributions toward a tax increment financing mechanism. As it...

Tampa Bay Lightning single-season tickets on sale Friday

ABC Action News 8/10 9:17A Amanda Boettcher

The Tampa Bay Lightning said single-game tickets for the 2026 to 2027 season go on sale at 10 a.m. on August 14. Special single-game pre-sales will begin for Bolt for Life Members on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. Pre-sales for the Lightning...

3 shot in house in Palmetto, Manatee deputies investigating

ABC Action News 8/10 6:45A Kiley Vaughan

The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) said an investigation is underway after three people were shot in a Palmetto house on Sunday evening. MCSO said deputies responded to a 911 call at around 9:56 p.m. on Aug. 9 reporting multiple...

Trooper injured in pursuit with reckless driver on I-4 in Polk County: FHP

ABC Action News 8/10 6:09A Amanda Boettcher

Florida Highway Patrol said a FHP trooper was injured in a crash involving a reckless driver on I-4. The trooper was pursuing the vehicle on I-4 in Hillsborough County and continued into Polk County around 4 a.m. on Aug. 10. FHP said the suspect,...

Rescues in Action: Con & Leche, Dash, and Kronk

ABC Action News 8/10 3:35A Heather Leigh

Con & Leche These 3-month-old brothers are officially ready to move out and find families of their own! Con and Leche have been raised in a busy foster home alongside a toddler, a large breed dog, and another cat, making them incredibly...

Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids

TAMPA.GOV News 8/10 3:02A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids Tony D. Mon, 08/10/2026 - 09:02 am About 1,600 kids from 1,000 families attend the Parks & Recreation After...

1 airlifted to hospital after explosion in Tarpon Springs: PCSO, cause of incident under...

ABC Action News 8/10 2:56A Leilyn Torres

One person was injured Monday morning after an explosion was reported at Suncoast Paving on Anclote Road in Tarpon Springs. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the injured man was airlifted to the hospital and is in critical but stable...

The Tilted Teacup Tea Room in Brooksville wants you to stop scrolling and relax

ABC Action News 8/10 1:14A Sean Daly

Aimee Kerr has the delicious remedy for our screen-time addictions: A cup of tea. Some finger sandwiches. And maybe a nice hat. "You don't see a lot of cellphones out in here," she says. Her cure for our modern scrolling malaise is called the...

Susan Solves It: Scam callers

ABC Action News 8/10 1:13A Susan El Khoury

A new report found many Americans are avoiding unknown phone calls because of scam fears, but that caution is also causing people to miss important calls from doctors, schools, and employers. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises consumers...

News to Know for Aug. 10

ABC Action News 8/10 1:04A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and students across Tampa Bay are heading back to school this week. Meteorologist Greg Dee says the weather will not be an issue as parents try to get everyone out the door this...

Manatee County Schools shifts focus from growth to excellence in new strategic plan

ABC Action News 8/10 12:28A Haley Zarcone

From building new campuses to achieving record-high graduation rates, the Manatee County School District says their previous strategic plan was a resounding success. Now, as they prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, district leaders are drafting...

Haines City man killed in head-on crash near Poinciana: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/9 9:46P Anthony Romano

A 26-year-old Haines City man died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Poinciana, according to the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO). Deputies said the crash happened around 6:07 a.m. on Cypress Parkway, about 1.2 miles west of San...

Brick Fan Event at Florida State Fairgrounds brings millions of Lego pieces to end of summer

ABC Action News 8/9 9:20A Blake Phillips

Millions of Lego pieces are on display at the Florida State Fairgrounds, where the Brick Fan Event is rounding out the summer for Lego enthusiasts of all ages. The yearly event features dozens of different sets made up of millions of bricks and it...

Woman arrested in Bradenton hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian: BPD

ABC Action News 8/9 6:10A Anthony Romano

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested after police said she fled the scene of a crash that seriously injured a pedestrian Saturday night, according to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD). BPD said the crash happened around 10:50 p.m. in the...

Man arrested after deputies find drugs, gun and cash during Tampa raid: HCSO

ABC Action News 8/9 4:07A Anthony Romano

A 32-year-old man was arrested after detectives said they found narcotics, a firearm and cash during a search warrant operation following a months-long drug investigation, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Detectives...