News to Know for Feb. 12

ABC Action News 2/12 12:07A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and we've almost reached the end of the week. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll see mostly warm weather these next few days, perfect conditions for the jam-packed weekend ahead....

St. Pete officials to discuss Duke Energy negotiations at Thursday meeting

ABC Action News 2/11 11:37P Kiley Vaughan

The St. Pete City Council will hear updates on the Duke Energy negotiations and potential extension on Thursday, according to the meeting agenda. Council Member Brandi Gabbard added a new business item to the Feb. 12 meeting, requesting a referral...

Man seriously injured after shooting in St. Pete: Police

ABC Action News 2/11 11:34P WFTS Digital Staff

A police investigation is underway after a man was shot and seriously injured in St. Pete on Wednesday evening. St. Pete Police Department (SPPD) said officers responded to a report of a man shot near the 900 block of 16th Street South shortly...

Fire damages mobile home in Spring Hill RV park: HCFR

ABC Action News 2/11 9:19A Frances Lin

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at Holiday Springs RV Park in Spring Hill. Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews arrived Wednesday afternoon to find a mobile home in heavy flames, with nearby structures threatened. Officials are...

2 Davenport roommates arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography in their home:...

ABC Action News 2/11 9:06A Jack Walsh

Two Davenport roommates have been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Cyber Crimes Unit arrested 25-year-old Jefferey Johnston and 24-year-old Ryan Braley after an investigation...

Undocumented immigrant arrested after hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO

ABC Action News 2/11 8:53A Frances Lin

A man who fled a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven was quickly caught by deputies. The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said 39-year-old Jose Obregon Salgado was arrested Tuesday after rear-ending a womans vehicle on Rifle Range Road and...

Hernando deputies warn residents of driveway paving scams: HCSO

ABC Action News 2/11 7:20A Kiley Vaughan

The Hernando County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) is warning residents about driveway paving scams. HCSO said it has received multiple complaints about asphalt paving contractors going door to door, offering pavement at a low price verbally, then...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Prepare for traffic with many events this Valentine's Day weekend in Tampa

ABC Action News 2/11 6:15A Amanda Boettcher

Concerts, shows, games and a parade are expected to cause traffic headaches for drivers in Tampa this weekend. A concert at the Benchmark International Arena, a parade in Ybor City, and a festival at Curtis Hixon Park would already make for a...

Nonprofits team up to shelter pets of domestic violence survivors

ABC Action News 2/11 4:55A Michael Paluska

For many domestic violence survivors, the fear of leaving a beloved pet behind can become a deadly barrier to escaping an abusive relationship. Now, two Tampa Bay nonprofits are working together to ensure survivors never have to choose between...

Motorcyclist dead after intersection collision on SR-681 in Sarasota County: FHP

ABC Action News 2/11 4:31A WFTS Digital Staff

Authorities are looking into a two-vehicle crash in Sarasota County that killed a 25-year-old man Tuesday evening. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the motorcyclist was headed south towards a flashing yellow traffic signal at the intersection of...

2 taken to hospital after home fire in Largo: LFR

ABC Action News 2/11 3:36A Kiley Vaughan

Largo Fire Rescue (LFR) two people were taken to the hospital after a manufactured home fire in Largo on Wednesday morning. LFR said crews responded to reports of a structure fire in the 1300 block of Belcher Road at around 7:40 a.m. on Feb. 11....

Indian Rocks Beach officials approve paid parking pilot program at beach spots

ABC Action News 2/11 12:58A Kiley Vaughan

The Indian Rocks Beach county commissioners unanimously approved a paid beach parking pilot program on Tuesday night. The ordinance would charge non-residents $4.50 an hour to park at beach accesses from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. City officials said...

Hillsborough County students turn food critics to pick school lunch and breakfast menu options

ABC Action News 2/11 12:08A Sean Daly

Serenity eyes the K-Pop Taco suspiciously. She smells this curious creation, then leans in, slowly, and takes a bite. The student at Sligh Middle School in Tampa shakes her head excitedly. "Oh yeah, it's good!" she says. Make that one vote for...

Susan Solves It: AI ads

ABC Action News 2/11 12:06A Susan El Khoury

OpenAI will begin showing ads to some U.S. ChatGPT users, sparking debate over trust, transparency, and the cost of using AI services. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises viewers to be aware of potential fees and advertising influences...

News to Know for Feb. 11

ABC Action News 2/11 12:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've officially made it halfway through the week. Luckily, we all woke up to slightly warmer temperatures this morning, and today will be the day to get outside and enjoy the...