Customers react to Florida's new law requiring restaurants to disclose fees upfront

ABC Action News 7/1 12:11P Annette Gutierrez

Florida restaurants are now required by law to disclose all mandatory fees to customers before they order, eliminating surprise charges that customers previously may not have seen until they received their receipt. The law, which took effect July...

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus officially transfers to New College of Florida

ABC Action News 7/1 12:06P Haley Zarcone

The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus officially became part of New College of Florida on Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget Monday. The transfer, effective July 1, hands over all campus buildings and...

Pinellas organization pushes for e-bike safety regulations

ABC Action News 7/1 11:41A Casey Albritton

A local organization is pushing for more e-bike regulations after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would put a speed limit on E-bike riders. "Typically, I at least have my headlights on, my front and backs on, and some LED's going. I even...

If fireworks are stressful, you're not alone: Advice for managing this July 4

ABC Action News 7/1 11:31A Wendy Ryan

We are just days away from the 250th birthday of America and many of us will spend 4th of July celebrating with cookouts or even fireworks. But its important to remember those nighttime celebrations can be triggering for some. For veterans,...

Tampa doctor urges caution as more patients turn to AI for medical advice

ABC Action News 7/1 10:29A Lauren St. Germain

Artificial intelligence touches so many aspects of a persons life now health included. Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain covers medical news and she recently spoke with a local doctor who says he is seeing more and more people turning to...

Lightning reshape roster: Trade Nick Paul to Maple Leafs and add free agents on first day of free...

ABC Action News 7/1 10:25A Jack Walsh

The Tampa Bay Lightning are reshaping their roster after trading forward Nick Paul to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Dennis Hildeby and two future draft picks. Tampa Bay also received a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a...

Rowdies legend and former Team USA midfielder talks World Cup buzz

ABC Action News 7/1 8:13A Kevin Lewis

Perry Van der Beck was drafted by the Rowdies out of high school in 1978. He went on to make 190 appearances for the franchise across multiple leagues. He made his U.S. national team debut in 1979 and made 23 appearances for Team USA. Now, the...

Isaiah's Law goes into effect in Florida, increasing penalties for repeat unlicensed drivers

ABC Action News 7/1 8:02A Keely McCormick

A new Florida law inspired by a local tragedy is now in effect, increasing penalties for drivers who repeatedly operate a vehicle without a valid license. Isaiahs Law takes effect July 1, and it is named in honor of Isaiah Raposa, who was killed in...

More than 1,400 veterans compete in Tampa at National Veterans Golden Age Games

ABC Action News 7/1 7:35A Kyle Burger

More than 1,400 veterans from across the country are in Tampa this week for the 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games , bringing together athletes aged 55 and older to compete in 21 sports ranging from basketball to table tennis. The games...

‘Hellraiser’ movie franchise to make its haunted house debut at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/1 6:55A DeJanae Phillips

Fans will encounter iconic moments from “Hellraiser,” “Hellbound: Hellraiser II” and “Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.”

Volunteer football coach arrested after sending 'explicit' texts to 14-year-old girl: Pinellas...

ABC Action News 7/1 6:46A Kiley Vaughan

The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said a volunteer football coach was arrested and charged with harmful communication with a minor in Clearwater. According to the report, detectives with the Crimes Against Children Unit received...

DeSantis announces first slate of domestic terrorism designations under new law

ABC Action News 7/1 6:45A Forrest Saunders

Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving on day one to use a new Florida law giving the state power to designate groups as terrorist organizations. At a Tampa press conference Wednesday with FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass and Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay,...

World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina

ABC Action News 7/1 5:36A Associated Press

The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination...

Local chef shares cookout tips ahead of July 4 on Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 7/1 5:00A Denis Phillips

July 4 is just a few days away and many will spend the holiday with family and friends enjoying a barbecue and fireworks. Chef Cameron Capri from Q Southern BBQ joined Denis Phillips on DPL. They discussed some tips and tricks ahead of the...

Dunedin Blue Jays show off new weather-related jerseys on DPL

ABC Action News 7/1 4:37A Denis Phillips

The Dunedin Blue Jays are the Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. As we all know in Florida the weather can be unpredictable. And last season, the team said it endured 24 weather delays, six cancellations, and 10 postponements. That is...