Tampa redistricting could change which city council member represents you

ABC Action News 3/9 1:54A Keely McCormick

Redistricting in Tampa could soon change which city council member represents some residents, as officials prepare to vote on new district maps. Tuesday marks the final public hearing before the Hillsborough County Planning Commission decides...

Morean Arts Center ushers in digital age with state-of-the-art lab

ABC Action News 3/9 1:34A Robert Boyd

Its been more than a year in the making, and its going to change the way they teach art classes to hundreds of kids and adults beginning this summer. The Morean Arts Center has always been excited about its hands-on visual arts education, but now...

Susan Solves It: Carbon monoxide warning

ABC Action News 3/9 1:31A Susan El Khoury

Many hotels and short-term rentals are not required to have carbon monoxide alarms, prompting a push for new laws and urging travelers to take precautions. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises asking if your hotel or rental has carbon...

Sloth on Spring Break! Rare animals to mingle with public at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa

ABC Action News 3/9 1:18A Sean Daly

Among the thousands of spring breakers going wild in Tampa Bay this month, you can include a 10-year-old male sloth named Apaporis as one of the revelers (all together now: AH-PAH-POUR-EE). WATCH: Sloth on Spring Break! Rare animals to mingle...

News to Know for March 9

ABC Action News 3/9 1:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and hopefully you remembered to set your alarm clock an hour forward after daylight saving time arrived this weekend. Even though we lost an hour of sleep, we can now look forward to...

Dump truck crashes into Sarasota County overpass, I-75 lanes closed: SCSO

ABC Action News 3/9 12:26A Anthony Romano

A dump truck crashed into an overpass on Interstate 75 North in Sarasota County on Monday morning, causing multiple lane closures, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). The truck was traveling north on I-75 when it struck the...

Van found fully submerged in water in St. Pete Beach, driver rescued: Officials

ABC Action News 3/9 12:14A Kiley Vaughan

City of St. Pete Beach officials said a van ended up fully submerged in the water at Blind Pass behind Mulligans Plaza on Sunday evening. Officials said emergency crews responded to reports of a white van that had entered the Intracoastal Waterway...

Two men injured, no arrests in overnight shooting at Palm Harbor gentleman's club: PCSO

ABC Action News 3/8 11:23P Anthony Romano

Two men were hospitalized after an overnight shooting at Silks Gentleman's Club in Palm Harbor on Monday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies responded to 37100 U.S. Highway 19 N to reports of a shooting...

Hillsborough County crews battle Sunday house fire in Brandon

ABC Action News 3/8 9:40P Anthony Romano

Hillsborough County fire crews battled "heavy fire" at a home on Sunshine Avenue in Brandon on Sunday, according to a news release. Crews responded to 1106 Sunshine Ave. shortly after 4 p.m., where they found a single-story home with flames...

Bradenton shooting leaves one dead, one injured Sunday morning: MCSO

ABC Action News 3/8 4:24A Anthony Romano

One man is dead and another is injured following a shooting in Bradenton on Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). Patrol deputies heard gunshots in the 5200 block of 14th Street West, where they found a white...

Plant City man dead after motorcycle crash in Polk County

ABC Action News 3/8 1:46A Anthony Romano

A Plant City motorcyclist died following a crash west of Lakeland on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies initially responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian at around 8:40 p.m near County...

Man reported missing and endangered in Hernando County found safe: HCSO

ABC Action News 3/7 11:57P Anthony Romano

81-year-old Richard Ratliff was found safe by law enforcement in Pasco County after being reported missing and endangered by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Saturday night, according to a news release. HCSO said Ratliff is in good...

Lightning battle Sabres on the road

ABC Action News 3/7 11:37P Kevin Lewis

Tampa Bay Lightning (39-18-4) vs. Buffalo Sabres (38-19-6) When: Sunday, 6 p.m. Where: KeyBank Center The Lightning shook their four game losing streak with a 5-2 win at Toronto on Saturday night. Corey Perry scored a goal in his first game after...

Pedestrian killed while crossing I-4 ramp in Polk County: PCSO

ABC Action News 3/7 4:14A Anthony Romano

A pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross an on-ramp from U.S. Route 27 to Interstate 4 in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Around 8 p.m., deputies arrived at the...

Bolts look to get back on track in Toronto

ABC Action News 3/6 11:46P Kevin Lewis

The Lightning look to get back on track this weekend in Toronto. The Bolts have lost four straight, matching their longest skid of the season. Tampa Bays been outscored 20-8 over that span. Jon Coopers team is 19-8-4 on the road this season....