Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024

ABC Action News 11/20 4:28A Associated Press

Coach Mike Norvell spent years slowly rebuilding at Florida State and then suddenly turned the Seminoles into a championship contender last season. His long-term plan included adding talented transfers, winning games, and putting the program in a...

Temps forecasted to drop as cold front moves through Tampa Bay today

ABC Action News 11/20 3:46A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay should expect dropping temperatures as a cold front makes its way through the area on Wednesday. Here's the latest from ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee: You won't immediately feel the impacts of the cold front today. The morning...

ADT tells man to keep paying for security at hurricane destroyed home

ABC Action News 11/19 11:10P Susan El Khoury

A South Tampa man turned to Susan Solves It after he said ADT told him he had to keep paying for a security system at his Hurricane Helene-damaged home, even though the system was so new that he never had a day of service. Shawn Gilbert was home...

Popular local artist Chad Mize to paint mural of joy and hope for Tampa Bay beaches

ABC Action News 11/19 11:09P Sean Daly

If you don't know the name Chad Mize, you definitely know the local artist's work. In fact, you might even be wearing it. His best-selling "PARIS LONDON TOKYO ST. PETE" creation, a black shirt with thick white lettering, spawned a host of...

SeaWorld Orlando, multiple partners help rescue distressed manatee in North Carolina

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 7:43A Anna Wronka

The manatee was first reported in late October to the North Carolina stranding network, according to SeaWorld.

Prosecutors tell New York judge they oppose effort to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 7:26A Associated Press

But the Manhattan district attorney's office expressed some openness to delaying the case until after his impending second term.

Tampa police investigating 2nd body found near Causeway in three days

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 6:25A Spectrum News Staff

Tampa police are investigating if there are any connections between two bodies being found this week in the same area.

NASA and Russia’s space agency disagree on severity of air leak on International Space Station

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 6:24A Anthony Leone

NASA says the leak could cause a “catastrophic failure” on the ISS.

Universal Orlando reveals 1st look inside ‘Harry Potter’ attraction at Epic Universe

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 5:55A DeJanae Phillips, Anna Wronka

Guests will be able to enter the British Ministry of Magic in Universal’s new ride.

Bucs set to begin stretch run Sunday at Giants

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/19 3:58A Spectrum News Staff

Tampa Bay could still make a playoff push.

Veterans Plaza Dedication Honors US Military Members, Families

TAMPA.GOV News 11/19 1:49A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Veterans Plaza Dedication Honors US Military Members, Families Robert L. Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:49 am Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today. It is the second...

Community packs meeting on South Howard Flood Relief Project

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/18 11:54P Sarah Blazonis

People who live and work in neighborhoods along South Howard Avenue attended a meeting on a major flood relief project.

Special Olympic best friends train together for first Half Ironman

ABC Action News 11/18 10:47P Robert Boyd

Next month, hundreds of athletes will be in Haines City for Ironman 70.3 Florida. Among those athletes will be two Special Olympians who arent only inspiring each other, but the entire community. When Ryan and Robert first met through Boy Scouts...

Tampa Police investigate after teen's body was found off Courtney Campbell Causeway

ABC Action News 11/18 8:33A Leilyn Torres

Tampa Police are investigating after the body of a teenager was found off the side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway Sunday evening. On Sunday, around 6 p.m., TPD officers received a report of an unresponsive person in the water on the south side...

Philadelphia Phillies donate $1 million to Clearwater recovery efforts after the storms

ABC Action News 11/18 6:34A Leilyn Torres

The Philadelphia Phillies provided a matching grant of up to $1 million to AMPLIFY Clearwater's Hope campaign to support the city's recovery following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. AMPLIFY Clearwater said the Phillies' donation will help double...