Rays host Yankees in ALDS Game 2 with chance to take commanding 2-0 series lead

ABC Action News 10/5 7:29A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in their best-of-five American League Division Series when the teams meet for Game 2 at Tropicana Field tonight. The Rays won Game 1, 1-0, behind a dominant...

Co-defendant sentenced to 10 years in prison in kidnapping, armed robbery case that involved Terrion...

ABC Action News 10/5 6:59A Scott Sutton

A man accused alongside NFL player Terrion Arnold in a violent kidnapping and armed robbery case has been sentenced after pleading guilty, according to the State Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said Monday that Boakai Hilton pleaded guilty to...

Latest Gulf weather outlook: Denis Phillips on possible development

ABC Action News 10/5 6:42A Denis Phillips

Tampa Bay 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips shares his latest thoughts on potential development in the Gulf and what to expect: Area highlighted now has a "high' chance of development. Of course, it's not even there yet. (So there's that)....

Man charged with murder after woman fatally shot inside pickup truck: TPD

ABC Action News 10/5 6:08A Anthony Romano

Tampa police have charged a 74-year-old man with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday along Fowler Avenue. According to the Tampa Police Department, Alan Barber, 74, was charged with murder following an investigation...

'My heart breaks': Woman describes helping injured students after deadly school bus crash in Polk...

ABC Action News 10/5 5:11A Chad Mills

A woman on her way to work Monday morning found herself helping injured Winter Haven High School students after a school bus crash killed two people, including a 10th-grade student. Aniyah Urbaez said she was driving along Lucerne Park Road when...

10th grader among 2 dead in multi-vehicle crash involving school bus in Winter Haven: PCSO

ABC Action News 10/5 12:46A Leilyn Torres

Two people have died after a major multi-vehicle crash involving a Winter Haven school bus Monday morning. In a press conference at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd said one of the two dead is a 10th-grade student, a girl, who went to Winter Haven...

Helicopters to spray for mosquitoes in East Tampa, Bloomingdale as dengue concerns grow

ABC Action News 10/4 6:23A Anthony Romano

Residents in parts of East Tampa, East Lake, Palm River and Bloomingdale can expect to see low-flying helicopters throughout the week as Hillsborough County steps up mosquito-control efforts in response to dengue virus activity. According to...

Bartow motorcyclist killed after crashing into sign near Pasco County roundabout: FHP

ABC Action News 10/4 5:40A Anthony Romano

A Bartow man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 12:03 a.m. on U.S. Highway 98 at Old Lakeland Highway, troopers said. According to FHP, a...

Lakeland motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at State Road 60 intersection: FHP

ABC Action News 10/4 5:10A Anthony Romano

A Lakeland motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving an SUV late Saturday night in Polk County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 60 and North 91 Mine Road,...

Odessa motorcyclist killed after crash on I-75 leads to chain-reaction collision: FHP

ABC Action News 10/4 5:05A Anthony Romano

An Odessa motorcyclist was killed and a second rider seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 early Sunday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. on northbound I-75 near mile...

Rays and Yankees fans bring postseason confidence to Tropicana Field ahead of ALDS

ABC Action News 10/4 2:41A Haley Zarcone

The postseason atmosphere is heating up in St. Petersburg as Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees fans pack Tropicana Field, each confident their team has what it takes to make a deep playoff run. WATCH NOW: Rays and Yankees fans bring postseason...

Deputies shoot armed suspect after domestic violence call in Spring Hill: HCSO

ABC Action News 10/4 12:27A Anthony Romano

Hernando County deputies shot an armed suspect Saturday night after he allegedly opened fire on deputies during an encounter in Spring Hill, according to Sheriff Al Nienhuis. During a briefing from the scene posted to Facebook, Nienhuis said the...

Purple Alert issued for missing Tampa woman: TPD

ABC Action News 10/4 12:12A Anthony Romano

Tampa police have issued a Purple Alert for a missing woman whose family is concerned for her safety. According to the Tampa Police Department, Samantha Jackson, 40, was last seen Saturday evening in the area of 8400 Rio Bravo Court. Police said...

Pickup truck catches fire on Howard Frankland Bridge after mechanical issue: FHP

ABC Action News 10/3 5:54A Anthony Romano

A pickup truck caught fire on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Saturday morning following a mechanical issue, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers responded around 10:10 a.m. to a Chevrolet pickup truck that was on fire near mile...

Rays announce ALDS roster ahead of series against Yankees

ABC Action News 10/3 5:37A Anthony Romano

The Tampa Bay Rays announced their roster for the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Saturday. The roster includes 26 players, featuring 12 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders. The Rays'...