Lanes closed after vehicle crash with injuries on I-75 southbound in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 1/7 8:25A Jack Walsh

A vehicle crash on I-75 (mile marker 282) southbound in Wesley Chapel has caused the inside and center lanes to be blocked, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The northbound inside lane is also blocked. Injuries are reported. This is a...

Tampa parks employee honored as Buccaneers' 2025 change maker

ABC Action News 1/7 8:07A Jada Williams

Jamal Jefferson has spent more than a decade transforming young lives through Tampa's parks and recreation programs, and now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have recognized his impact by naming him their Inspire Change Changemaker Of The Year for 2025....

Dog died after garage fire in Ruskin Wednesday: HCFR

ABC Action News 1/7 7:17A Amanda Boettcher

A dog died after a garage fire in Ruskin on Wednesday. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said multiple 911 calls were received reporting a fire at a home at 434 4th Avenue NW around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7. When fire crews arrived, they saw...

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes: Alyssa Fesset and Dr. Lindsey Waxman

ABC Action News 1/7 4:13A Deiah Riley

At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the game on Jan. 6, the Lightning honored a dynamic duo that is working to keep Gulf Coast marine life safe. WATCH:...

Bartow Sonny's BBQ was destroyed in Wednesday morning fire

ABC Action News 1/7 2:24A Annette Gutierrez

Bartow city officials said the Bartow Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue were working a structure fire at Sonnys BBQ Restaurant, located at 595 N. Broadway Ave. A fire that started early Wednesday morning has completely destroyed the...

Susan Solves It: Holiday return costs

ABC Action News 1/7 12:09A Susan El Khoury

Many major retailers have extended holiday return deadlines, but more stores are now charging mail-in return fees ranging from $8 to $10. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking each retailers return policy and deadline, factoring...

News to Know for Jan. 7

ABC Action News 1/7 12:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and fog is hanging over much of the Tampa Bay area this morning, so give yourself a little extra time on the roads. But dont worry, Meteorologist Ally Blake says the sun will be...

Special Call Workshop

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/6 9:20A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Special Call Workshop Charline S. Tue, 01/06/2026 - 04:20 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Jan 13 2026 , 5pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal TAMPA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SPECIAL CALL WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026...

Notice Of Negotiations

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/6 9:04A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Notice Of Negotiations Charline S. Tue, 01/06/2026 - 04:04 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Jan 8 2026 , 9 - 11am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE OF NEGOTIATIONS The City of Tampa and the International...

It Takes a Village—Mental Health Essentials for RaisingChildren

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/6 8:40A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

It Takes a Village—Mental Health Essentials for RaisingChildren Tony D. Tue, 01/06/2026 - 03:40 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Jan 14 2026 , 12 - 12:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding roles—but...

Pirate Pet Parade

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/6 7:47A Lynette Colina (Parks & Recreati

Pirate Pet Parade Lynette C. Tue, 01/06/2026 - 02:47 pm Event Status Scheduled When Sun, Jan 11 2026 , 10am - 2pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Pirate Pet Parade Sunday, January 11, 2026 10am-2pm Water Street District For additional...

43-year-old Wauchula woman arrested, charged for unlawful sexual activity with minor: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/6 6:56A Kiley Vaughan

The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said a woman was arrested and charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor. PCSO said detectives began investigating 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula in December after the victims mother discovered...

Ruskin teen in stolen car crash dies after pursuit in Manatee County: MCSO

ABC Action News 1/6 6:30A Amanda Boettcher

A Ruskin teen who stole a car in Hillsborough County dies in a crash in Manatee County. Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) said at around 8 p.m. Monday, deputies received an alert about a Honda Accord going southbound in the 7300 block of U.S...

Tarpon Springs 18-year-old retrieves cross at 120th Epiphany cross dive

ABC Action News 1/6 4:29A Erik Waxler

Athos Karistinos, 18 of Tarpon Springs, retrieved the cross at the 120th Epiphany Day cross dive. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Erik Waxler was at Spring Bayou as Karistinos triumphantly emerged from the water with the cross. Watch the world-famous cross...

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 1/6 2:50A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting Charline S. Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:50 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Jan 16 2026 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Public Meeting Notice EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY...