Tampa police hold memorial ceremony for fallen officer on 50th anniversary

ABC Action News 11/3 5:03A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) will hold a 50-year memorial remembrance in honor of Officer Anthony Williams. TPD said on Nov. 3, 1975, 27-year-old Anthony Williams interrupted an armed robbery at a convenience store while off duty. Officer...

Four candidates vying for mayor's post in Lakeland

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/3 4:26A Spectrum News Staff

The mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Food banks no 'substitute for SNAP': Rep. Cathy Castor speaks about impacts of government shutdown...

ABC Action News 11/3 4:21A WFTS Digital Staff

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) will speak at Feeding Tampa Bay Headquarters on Monday morning. The release said Rep. Castor is holding a media availability to "illustrate the harsh reality her neighbors will face as they experience whiplash from...

No boarding pass? You can now visit the airside terminals at Tampa International Airport

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/3 3:35A Angie Angers

Starting Monday, Tampa International Airport is relaunching their TPA All Access program. You just need to sign up for a 2-hour slot ahead of time.

Tampa Police Investigate Sunday Morning Fowler Ave Traffic Fatality

TAMPA.GOV News 11/3 2:39A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Investigate Sunday Morning Fowler Ave Traffic Fatality Eddy D. Mon, 11/03/2025 - 09:39 am TAMPA, FL (NOVEMBER 3, 2025) - - Tampa Police investigated a fatal traffic accident that occurred over the weekend. Just after 9:20 am on Nov....

Friends in the Park coalition in Plant City finds new space to continue feeding outreach

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/3 2:29A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The feeding initiative will continue thanks to the new space.

Suspect arrested after dispute escalates to fatal shooting at St. Pete home: SPPD

ABC Action News 11/3 2:16A Kiley Vaughan

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it has arrested a suspect for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jerome Smith. St. Pete detectives said a neighbor contacted police shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 after finding the...

Tampa Bay area food pantries feel impact amid SNAP benefit delays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/3 2:02A Alexis Jones

Despite the uncertainty, volunteers at Bibleway Resource Center say they’re doing everything they can to meet the growing need.

City of Tampa to Distribute Additional $2M in aid for Hurricane Repairs

TAMPA.GOV News 11/3 2:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

City of Tampa to Distribute Additional $2M in aid for Hurricane Repairs Tony D. Mon, 11/03/2025 - 09:01 am The Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Program will prioritize homeowners in the hardest hit...

New COVID-19 vaccine available in most pharmacies, but you have to take an extra step before you can...

ABC Action News 11/3 1:32A Larissa Scott

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted new guidelines last month for the new COVID-19 vaccine. People 6 months and older can get the booster, but they have to take an extra step first. Unlike previous years, youre now required to...

Cafe Seventy One at the Florida Aquarium is a brand-new restaurant with a tasty mission

ABC Action News 11/3 12:55A Sean Daly

The Florida Aquarium has a brand-new restaurant with a tasty menu and a serious mission. Cafe Seventy One (because ocean waters cover 71% of the Earth's surface) relies on locally sourced produce, beverages (including beer and liquor), fish and...

Prostate cancer survivor uses golf to raise awareness for men's health

ABC Action News 11/3 12:10A Robert Boyd

When Bob Evans stops you on the golf course, first hes going to ask how youre hitting them, and then hell ask if youve been checked for prostate cancer. There are a lot of people who arent aware that one out of eight men will get prostate cancer,...

Carole Adamczyk leads the MacDill Puppy Raisers group

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/3 12:10A Rick Elmhorst

The group raises and trains service dogs for Dogs Inc.

News to Know for Nov. 3

ABC Action News 11/2 11:56P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and weve somehow already made our way into November. Hopefully, you woke up on Sunday feeling well-rested after that extra hour of sleep. The holidays are right around the corner, but...

USF CRESCENDO Lab presents jazz song inspired by scientific data on oysters

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/2 4:48A Dalia Dangerfield

A USF anthropologist is educating non-scientists about science through music. Her most recent project focuses on a declining oyster population.