Period pantries provide free feminine hygiene products

ABC Action News 7/18 7:57A Lauren St. Germain

Little free libraries are all around the Tampa Bay area. Now, there is something similar, but instead of books, there are feminine hygiene products inside. ABC Action News Anchor Lauren St. Germain listened to the founder of the organization...

Bradenton woman arrested for drunk driving with 3-year-old: FHP

ABC Action News 7/18 7:39A Rebekah Nelson

A Bradenton woman was arrested after deputies say she was driving under the influence with a 3-year-old in her car on Thursday. The Florida Highway Patrol said they received a call from a bystander that the woman was throwing up in a black Chevy...

Sarasota runner gets big boost for his business

ABC Action News 7/18 6:52A Kevin Lewis

Cole Piotrowski used to put in long hours as an 800 and 1,500-meter runner at the University of Mississippi. Now, hes chasing entrepreneurial success, and he just got a big head start. Piotrowski, a Sarasota resident, recently won the...

Brooksville pet owners volunteer time and fury friends to help neighbors in the community

ABC Action News 7/18 6:47A Robert Boyd

We all know how much a cute fury pet can brighten up someones day. Now there is a non-profit organization in Brooksville thats asking pet owners to volunteer their time and their dog to cheer up neighbors in the community. Brooksville pet owners...

Hernando County experiencing growth; owners of Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant see it firsthand

ABC Action News 7/18 5:47A Larissa Scott

We all have a place we call home. For Joe and Donna Giarratana, their home is Brooksville. Theres nothing like Brooksville, said Donna Giarratana. We love Brooksville, said Joe Giarratana. Married for nearly 50 years, they both own Papa Joes...

Tampa, St. Pete budget proposals heavy on storm preparations

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/18 1:32A Spectrum News Staff

Both cities released their budgets proposals this week for the upcoming fiscal year. And both municipalities are putting a focus on storm relief.

Deputies investigating shooting in Palm Harbor that left 1 hospitalized

ABC Action News 7/18 1:27A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies are investigating a shooting in Palm Harbor that left a man hospitalized early Friday morning. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred near 3944 Countryplace Lane around 6 a.m. The man was taken to the hospital,...

1 dead after crash between dump truck and car near I-4

ABC Action News 7/18 1:10A Rebekah Nelson

One person is dead after an early morning crash near I-4 in Polk County on Friday. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched to County Road 557 and Polk County Road around 5:45 a.m. They reported that a small car and a dump...

News to Know for July 18

ABC Action News 7/18 12:29A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. This morning, we're packing up and heading to Brooksville for our biweekly community show, where we showcase everything from local haunts to hidden gems in communities across Tampa Bay. The Hernando...

La Segunda Bakery and Cafe celebrates 110 years in business

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/18 12:14A Jason Lanning

La Segunda Bakery and Cafe is celebrating 110 years in business this weekend, with specials on espresso shots and its famous Cuban bread.

Food truck owners fear Haines City ordinance could cause them to close

ABC Action News 7/17 11:50P Rebecca Petit

Adam Gomez and his wife opened their food truck, Florida Fruit Cups, three years ago, and the smoothie shop has already made a name for itself in Haines City. "We have a lot of regulars and a lot of people that we already know. They love coming...

Homeowners face foreclosure in same neighborhood where woman was jailed over lawn complaints

ABC Action News 7/17 11:49P Adam Walser

Weve received a strong reaction to the story of Irena Green. The I-Team reported she spent a week in jail over what started out as an HOA complaint about her lawn. To be taken to jail and to be treated like that for brown grass at my own home......

Main Street Eatery is a Brooksville staple

ABC Action News 7/17 11:48P Jillian Ramos

A Brooksville staple: The Main Street Eatery. It's been situated on a popular corner across from the courthouse for the past 36 years. Regulars, visitors, it doesn't matter here. You're treated like family. "Our Cuban sandwiches are our most...

Hart's Meat Market: Continuing a family tradition

ABC Action News 7/17 11:48P Jillian Ramos

A Brooksville man is continuing his family tradition and hoping to provide the area with some good, quality meat. On the outskirts of downtown, you'll find Hart's Meat Market. Billy Hart's grandfather once owned a butcher shop in the Jennings...

Coney Island Drive-Inn running strong for 65 years in Brooksville

ABC Action News 7/17 11:47P Jillian Ramos

Brooksville is home to Hernando County's oldest restaurant. It's a showstopper with great food and awesome memorabilia. For 65 years, The Coney Island Drive Inn has been serving up its famous foot-long hot dogs, milkshakes, and an interesting...