The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, some economists predict potential rate hike soon

ABC Action News 7/30 5:32A Larissa Scott

In his second meeting as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh announced at a news conference on Wednesday that the Fed has decided to maintain interest rates in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The committee is continuing its policy of...

Bradenton outlines steps for reoccupancy after nursing home roof collapse

ABC Action News 7/30 5:05A Kiley Vaughan

The City of Bradenton released a new statement following the structural collapse at a Bradenton nursing home that forced the evacuation of 157 residents on Saturday. The city said the building will not be considered for reoccupancy until the...

FAA orders ground stop at TPA due to thunderstorms

ABC Action News 7/30 4:25A Brian McBride

A ground stop has been ordered for all aircraft at Tampa International Airport due to thunderstorms, officials said. The ground stop, ordered by the Federation Aviation Admiration (FAA) , is set to expire at 11 a.m. The ground stop was due to...

Traffic Advisory: METROCON July 31-August 2, 2026

TAMPA.GOV News 7/30 3:59A Kirstin Albert (Convention Cente

Traffic Advisory: METROCON July 31-August 2, 2026 Kirstin A. Thu, 07/30/2026 - 09:59 am Traffic advisory graphic for METROCON 2026, warning of increased traffic July 31–August 2. Heads up, Downtown...

Sheriff Grady Judd identifies suspect in cold case of missing girl from 1987

ABC Action News 7/30 2:53A Leilyn Torres

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a press conference on the cold case of a missing 14-year-old girl from 1987. Sheriff Judd said they believe James Duckett to be the suspect in the abduction and murder of Jeanifer Weldon, a 14-year-old girl who...

Florida congressional candidate arrested and charged with obstruction in Parrish: MCSO

ABC Action News 7/30 1:39A Kiley Vaughan

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said a man running for Congress was arrested and charged with obstruction in Parrish on Tuesday. Deputies said detectives with the Child Protection Investigation Division responded to the 11300 block of...

News to Know for July 30, 2026

ABC Action News 7/30 12:56A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and make sure you check the radar before you head out the door. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll see a few scattered storms again this morning, so you may want to grab that...

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to present final proposed budget as city looks to continue funding...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/30 12:35A Calvin Lewis

Happening today, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is presenting her eighth and final proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

St. Pete gym owner Tiffany Walling is back in business after battle with breast cancer

ABC Action News 7/30 12:22A Sean Daly

A year ago, breast-cancer survivor Tiffany Walling was in a hospital, getting surgery a double mastectomy. Just a year later, this unsinkable community hero one of the healthiest, most fit community heroes you'll ever meet is back doing what she...

Susan Solves It: Scam silence

ABC Action News 7/30 12:17A Susan El Khoury

A new survey found scam losses are increasing, but many victims never report the fraud because they do not know where to turn or believe they will not recover their money. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises consumers to avoid clicking...

Madeira Beach awarded $100k state grant for backflow valves

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/29 11:59P Josh Rojas

Public Works has identified 13 low-lying locations across Madeira Beach where the backflow valves will be installed.

Man charged with murder after victim dies from attack at St. Pete park: SPPD

ABC Action News 7/29 10:07P Brian McBride

St. Petersburg police have charged a man with first-degree murder after the victim he attacked at a park died from his injuries, authorities said. DEauary Thurman, 49, who was listed as a transient, was arrested for the crime on Tuesday. Thurman...

2nd murder suspect in deadly Childs Park YMCA shooting turns himself in: SPPD

ABC Action News 7/29 4:23A WFTS Digital Staff

The St. Pete Police Department (SPPD) said an 18-year-old man, identified as the second suspect in a killing, has turned himself on Tuesday. SPPD said on July 29 that Jeremiah Peterson is in custody for felony murder following the death of an...

Community Benefits Advisory Council

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/29 2:31A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Community Benefits Advisory Council 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:31 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Aug 5 2026 , 3:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal COMMUNITY BENEFITS ADVISORY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC...

Tampa unveils second "Spyder" Machine and Provides Ditch Grading Update

TAMPA.GOV News 7/29 2:29A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa unveils second "Spyder" Machine and Provides Ditch Grading Update Tony D. Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:29 am Stormwater's new "Spyder" Machine Stormwater's older model "Spyder" machine Another "Spyder"...