Rays fans fired up as Tampa Bay prepares to host Guardians in ALCS Game 1

ABC Action News 10/11 9:14A Blake Phillips

The stage is set for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series as the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to host the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field. It marks the Rays third trip to the ALCS in franchise history. Their previous two appearances...

Man arrested after stealing vehicle, vape and leading Hillsborough deputies on chase: HCSO

ABC Action News 10/11 6:41A Anthony Romano

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he stole a vehicle, stole a vape from a gas station and then tried to avoid arrest Saturday morning. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), 26-year-old Zachary Brooks went...

Corvette driver arrested after 130 mph chase on I-275 in Tampa: FHP

ABC Action News 10/11 6:11A Anthony Romano

A driver was arrested after leading Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers on a high-speed chase that stretched along Interstate 275 and reached speeds of about 130 mph, according to an arrest affidavit. The pursuit began late Saturday night after...

Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating power

ABC Action News 10/11 4:51A Haley Zarcone

For Amy Bien, showing a home to a potential buyer means highlighting the things that could make it stand out, from the kitchen to the backyard and pool. For James Riggs, a homeowner in Palmetto, the question right now isn't what he wants in his...

Deputy shoots suspect accused of firing at deputies after Sarasota shooting: SCSO

ABC Action News 10/11 3:25A Anthony Romano

A Sarasota County deputy shot a man accused of opening fire on law enforcement officers Sunday after an earlier shooting at a Sarasota McDonald's, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). Investigators said the incident began at...

Hurricane Isaias brings high surf, rip current risk to Cortez Beach

ABC Action News 10/11 1:25A Haley Zarcone

Hurricane Isaias did not bring direct impacts to the Tampa Bay area, but beachgoers at Cortez Beach were still feeling its effects Saturday. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory through Saturday night and a high rip current...

ISAIAS COVERAGE: Storm now post-tropical as it continues to move north

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:50A Spectrum News Staff

Isaias made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing warnings, rough surf and storm surge concerns to the Florida Panhandle.

Manatee County sod farm grows one-of-a-kind fusion grass blend

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:18A Julia Hazel

A Manatee County sod farm is growing Fusion, a St. Augustine grass blend designed to help local lawns adapt to pests, shade and other conditions.

New Port Richey moves closer to new $900,000 skate park

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/10 9:12A Jeff Van Sant

The city and the skate community hope it will bring in big events and introduce a new generation to skateboarding.

Bradenton man hit by truck, killed while crossing US Highway 41 in Manatee County

ABC Action News 10/10 2:09A Scott Sutton

A 64-year-old Bradenton man died after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 41 Friday night in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:29 p.m. at the intersection of...

Florida State wastes 14-0 lead, gets blown out at Louisville

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 10/9 7:03P Associated Press

FSU went up 14-0 but was outscored 44-6 the rest of the way and is now 1-2 in ACC play.

From Havana to Tampa: Jhon Destrade brings his Cuban roots to the Broadway tour of Buena Vista...

ABC Action News 10/8 6:27A Annette Gutierrez

A Tampa-based dancer born in Havana, Cuba, is performing on a Broadway tour and now hes bringing the show to his new home. Jhon Luis Destrade Delgado is an ensemble dancer on Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club , which is performing at the Straz...

Local firefighters headed to Panhandle in response to Hurricane Isaias

ABC Action News 10/8 2:58A Brian McBride

A team of firefighters from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will deploy to the Florida Panhandle today in response to Hurricane Isaias. The Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3 (FL-TF3), made up of members from Hillsborough County Fire...

Pinellas Judge to decide on sentence for Tarpon Springs Plastic Surgeon following guilty verdict

ABC Action News 10/8 1:00A Maya Sargent

Judge Joseph Bulone will decide on a sentence for Tomas Kosowski, the Tarpon Springs Plastic Surgeon, who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2023 death of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi in September. Thursday, the Judge will hold a Spencer...

St. Pete woman arrested after pinning man between 2 vehicles: SPPD

ABC Action News 10/8 12:53A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg woman was arrested Sunday after police said she backed her vehicle into a man, pinning him between two vehicles, police officials said. The St. Petersburg Police Department charged Francesca Toby with aggravated battery with a...