Here's an 'eek' peek at this year's scariest Howl-O-Scream haunt at Busch Gardens

ABC Action News 9/16 12:00A Sean Daly

Remember Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" movie? So whimsical, so fun. Yeah, you'll want to forget all that when you wander into the Busch Gardens version of Wonderland at this year's Howl-O-Scream scare-tacular. Considered by many, including staff,...

Tampa mother sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing 4-year-old son: SAO

ABC Action News 9/15 10:32P Brian McBride

A Tampa mother was sentenced to 40 years in prison after she admitted to killing her 4-year-old son. Arayia Hudson, 38, who was arrested for first-degree murder, pled guilty to second degree murder and aggravated child abuse in August for the...

Parents voice concerns about potential Pinellas schools closing

ABC Action News 9/15 7:04P Casey Albritton

Emotions ran high at John M. Sexton Elementary School Tuesday night. It's one of the seven schools on the chopping block as the Pinellas County School District works to deal with low enrollment numbers. The district is hosting a series of...

Osteen Road extension could impact longtime New Port Richey family, neighbors

ABC Action News 9/15 8:44A Erik Waxler

A New Port Richey family considered one of Pasco Countys original pioneer families is worried it could lose part of its property to a proposed road extension. Other residents in the area have similar concerns and reached out to Tampa Bay 28....

Suspect charged in death of teen found in sports store fitting room: HCSO

ABC Action News 9/15 6:31A Brian McBride

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested a suspect in the July shooting of a teenager found dead in a fitting room inside Dicks House of Sport. A 16-year-old was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of...

Venezuelan-born Detroit Tigers pitching coach mentors Latino players through baseball and beyond

ABC Action News 9/15 5:53A Kyle Burger

A broken hand ended Jorge Cordova's dream of reaching the major leagues but it opened the door to a career that may be leaving an even bigger mark on the game. Cordova, a Venezuelan native and the Detroit Tigers' pitching coordinator, spent six...

Tampa Police to Host Quarterly Awards Ceremony

TAMPA.GOV News 9/15 4:55A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police to Host Quarterly Awards Ceremony Eddy D. Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:55 am TAMPA, FL. (SEPTEMBER 15, 2026) - - In recognition of the officers, professional staff, and community members who have exhibited acts of heroism, bravery, or...

Hernando deputies make arrest in Spring Hill shooting: HCSO

ABC Action News 9/15 3:46A Brian McBride

Hernando County Sheriffs Office deputies have made an arrest in a Spring Hill shooting on Monday, officils said. Detectives did not identify the suspect, only saying that the driver was arrested in the shooting that occurred at Landover Boulevard...

Pinellas County Schools host community meetings following school closure recommendations

ABC Action News 9/15 1:53A Kiley Vaughan

Pinellas County Schools (PCS) said it will host multiple community meetings Tuesday night after the district recommended cost-saving measures totaling about $25 million, including closing seven schools and changing zones across the district. The...

Bradenton Beach officer injured in DUI crash

ABC Action News 9/15 12:16A Brian McBride

A Bradenton Beach police officer was injured in a DUI crash on Saturday, officials said. Upon finishing his shift this past Saturday night, Officer Johnny T Tsakiri was hit by a drunk driver at the intersection of Cortez Road and 75th Street...

Skate Through the Decades is an all-ages party at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel

ABC Action News 9/15 12:00A Sean Daly

Do you like to disco and boogie? Are you hopelessly stuck in the '80s? Are you still getting over the nutty Y2K scare? Do you like to ice skate under groovy lights? If you answered yes to any of those very important questions, boy do we have a...

MCSO vs gator: 'This is a job for a trapper'

ABC Action News 9/14 10:28P Brian McBride

The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) responded to a call about an alligator in a homeowners backyard. What deputies thought originally was a 4- to 5 -foot gator was actually 8 feet 4 inches long, according to the MCSO. The MCSO was recently...

Gov. DeSantis announces tax holiday on guns, ammo and outdoor gear through Dec. 31

ABC Action News 9/14 7:47A Anthony Romano

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida's Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday has returned for a second year, allowing Floridians to purchase firearms, ammunition and a variety of outdoor recreation equipment tax-free through Dec. 31. DeSantis made...

6-year-old boy in critical condition after near-drowning at Bradenton home: BPD

ABC Action News 9/14 4:38A Anthony Romano

A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a Bradenton home Sunday night, according to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD). Officers responded around 9:06 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 3500 block of 24th Avenue...

Wimauma man dies after van crashes into semi-trailer on U.S. Highway 41: FHP

ABC Action News 9/14 4:31A Anthony Romano

A Wimauma man died after his van crashed into the rear of a semi-trailer Monday morning in Manatee County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 6:37 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and South Dock...