Bucs season comes down to final weekend

ABC Action News 1/2 4:30A Kevin Lewis

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers no longer control their playoff destiny heading into their final regular-season game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. The team needs both a victory and an Atlanta Falcons loss or tie...

14 new school speed zone cameras will be activated in Lakeland: Officials

ABC Action News 1/2 4:16A Kiley Vaughan

The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) said city officials plan to activate 14 speed cameras near school entrances this month to reduce speeding in school zones. LPD said the cameras are part of a new automated traffic safety program to address...

21 DUI arrests made on NYE in Hillsborough County enforcement operation: HCSO

ABC Action News 1/2 3:13A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said deputies conducted a multi-agency DUI enforcement operation on New Years Eve. HCSO said deputies partnered with the Tampa Bay Police Department to conduct traffic stops and target impaired...

2 airlifted to burn center after RV fire in Hernando County: HCFR

ABC Action News 1/2 1:07A Kiley Vaughan

Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said two people were airlifted to a burn center following an RV fire in eastern Hernando County. HCFR said crews responded to a reported RV fire in the 35000 block of Goolsby St. at approximately 3 a.m. on Jan....

Susan Solves It: Credit and car insurance

ABC Action News 1/2 12:26A Susan El Khoury

A new report shows Florida drivers with poor credit pay nearly double the annual auto insurance premiums compared to those with average credit. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises monitoring your credit score, paying bills on time, and...

News to Know for Jan. 2

ABC Action News 1/2 12:04A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is the first Friday of 2026, and it looks like well get a short break from the chilly weather as we head into the weekend. Meteorologist Ally Blake says warmer temperatures will be back this...

Widow wins $1.1M lawsuit against Florida sheriff's office but may wait years to collect money

ABC Action News 1/1 11:47P Adam Walser

A Hillsborough County widow who won more than $1.1 million in a lawsuit against the sheriff's office over a deputy-involved crash that killed her husband potentially faces years of battles to collect the money due to Florida's sovereign immunity...

Cathedral names 2026 dove bearer ahead of Epiphany Week

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/1 7:47A Spectrum News Staff

Sylvia Marakas has been named dove bearer for Epiphany 2026.

City and county advocate raises concerns about State’s vow to cut property taxes

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/1 7:01A Sasha Teman

Elimination of property taxes expected to be a major talking point in this year’s legislative session.

Statewide animal cruelty database goes online, listing animal abuse offenders online as newest phase...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/1 4:42A Calvin Lewis

A statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch today as part of the newest phase of Dexter’s Law, a law that went into effect in July.

1 dead after overnight shooting in Port Richey: PSO

ABC Action News 1/1 4:17A Kiley Vaughan

The Pasco County Sheriffs Office (PSO) said deputies are investigating an overnight shooting in Port Richey that left one person dead. PSO said the shooting happened in the U.S. 19 area of Port Richey at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1....

Repairs underway: The Anna Maria City Pier expected to be open to public by fall of 2026

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/1 2:06A Julia Hazel

After months of work, the Anna Maria City Pier is showing signs of progress.

Susan Solves It: Tips when buying and selling homes in 2026

ABC Action News 1/1 1:11A Susan El Khoury

Tips for those looking to buy and sell homes in 2026. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury found that more families are being priced out of buying a home. A new report found 75% of homes on the market nationwide are unaffordable based on the...

The Book Rescuers in Largo features 3 miles of reading and a mission to help the community

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

Three miles of bookshelves. More than 253 tons of books, music and movies were saved from landfills in 2025 alone. WATCH: The Book Rescuers in Largo features 3 miles of reading and a mission to help the community The Book Rescuers in Largo features...

Fireworks cause 3 overnight fires in Hillsborough County: HCFR

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

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said firefighters responded to an overnight house fire in Riverview caused by fireworks. Officials said fireworks caused three fires overnight in Hillsborough County, including two in Riverview and one in...