Man convicted in Polk Co. for leadership role in 'Sex Money Murder Gang': Florida AG

ABC Action News 1/12 6:09A Kiley Vaughan

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said an Orlando man was convicted in Polk County for his leadership role in the Sex Money Murder gang. Officials said 36-year-old Hernando Thompson Jr. was found guilty of one count of racketeering, one...

Man on the run for over 5 years for Florida murder captured in Mexico City: MCSO

ABC Action News 1/12 6:06A Amanda Boettcher

Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said a man wanted for a 2019 murder in Palmetto has been found and captured in Mexico City. Manatee County Sheriffs Office said Irving Zuniga, 27, was taken into custody in Mexico City on Saturday. On June...

Community Cats Program paused indefinitely at Citrus County Animal Services

ABC Action News 1/12 4:02A WFTS Digital Staff

Citrus County Animal Services announced on Jan. 12 it is pausing its Community Cats Program on Tuesdays. The indefinite pause is due to staffing limitations, according to Citrus County Animal Services. In its release, Citrus County Animal...

Hillsborough County school district releases statement after bus aide arrested, charged with child...

ABC Action News 1/12 4:00A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Public Schools released a statement on Monday after a county school bus aide was arrested on a child abuse charge. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said deputies responded to a Cypress Creek Elementary School...

Pretrial hearing for Jeff Knight on deadly Clearwater Ferry crash set for Monday

ABC Action News 1/12 3:13A Kiley Vaughan

Jeff Knight is set to appear in a Pinellas County courtroom Monday for a pretrial hearing in connection with an April 2025 crash involving the Clearwater Ferry. Knight was arrested on July 28, 2025, and charged with eight felony counts of leaving...

Roadblock reported after crash on I-275 in Tampa: FHP

ABC Action News 1/12 1:05A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a vehicle crash caused a roadblock on I-275 in Tampa on Monday morning. FHP said the reported roadblock is in the northbound lanes near mile marker 44. FHP urges drivers in the northbound lane to use caution....

Box of Cubans grows from gas station treat to 3 popular family-owned restaurants

ABC Action News 1/12 12:08A Sean Daly

What started as a tasty treat sold in a local BP gas station is now a big delicious hit at three restaurant locales in Tampa Bay. WATCH: Box of Cubans grows from gas station treat to 3 popular family-owned restaurants Box of Cubans grows from gas...

Susan Solves It: Penny policy changes

ABC Action News 1/12 12:08A Susan El Khoury

With the penny no longer in circulation, many retailers are rounding down cash transactions, potentially saving customers a few cents at checkout. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking each stores rounding policy, especially when...

News to Know for Jan. 12

ABC Action News 1/11 11:58P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and cooler temperatures are greeting Tampa Bay this morning. Meteorologist Ally Blake says temperatures will warm up this afternoon, so the heavy jacket wont be needed for long, but...

Winter Haven responds to AG’s claims over public camping law violations

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/11 11:35P Angie Angers

The City of Winter Haven says they have been following the rules when it comes to enforcing homeless encampments.

Lightning eye 10th straight win in matchup with Flyers

ABC Action News 1/11 11:10P Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning's nine-game winning streak is its longest in six seasons. They look to extend it to double digits when the Bolts close out their season series against the Philadelphia Flyers with their second game in three days against...

Links mentioned on Tampa Bay 28 in January 2026

ABC Action News 1/11 10:44P

Tampa Bay 28 is committed to sharing important links with you, the viewer. Below, you will find the links mentioned on Tampa Bay 28 during the month of January. Baby formula testing "We Tested 41 Baby Formulas for Lead and Arsenic" Consumer...

'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/11 8:32P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In an awards ceremony that went almost entirely as expected, the night's final award was the most surprising.

Brandon man charged with attempted murder after I-75 road rage incident: FHP

ABC Action News 1/11 5:55A Brian McBride

A Brandon man, who had three children in the car, was arrested for attempted murder on Saturday, after firing at another car during a road rage incident, troopers said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a trooper responded to a...

Man killed riding ATV in Lakeland after vehicle flips: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/11 2:00A Brian McBride

An ATV rider was killed in a riding mishap in Lakeland on Saturday after the vehicle flipped over while he was riding it, officials said. According to the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO), the fatality occurred at the Rancho Bonito ATV park in...