Bella's celebrates 40 years; takes part in movie production

ABC Action News 8/6 10:35A Robert Boyd

A Hollywood-style movie is currently in production in South Tampa, and one of the scenes was shot at a popular Italian restaurant that is celebrating a milestone of its own. This summer, Bellas Italian Caf, located on South Howard Avenue, marked...

Man gets 25-year prison sentence for Temple Terrace kidnapping, sexual battery of teen girl: SAO

ABC Action News 8/6 9:50A WFTS Digital Staff

The man behind the abduction and sexual battery case that left Temple Terrace on edge in March received his prison sentence on Thursday. Bryan Oyanguren Rosado has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in the conclusion to the case prosecuted by...

Catching Rays with Victor Mesa Jr.

ABC Action News 8/6 9:35A Kyle Burger

Victor Mesa Jr. is taking full advantage of his opportunity in the outfield for the Tampa Bay Rays. When injuries hit several Rays outfielders early in the season, Mesa Jr. got the call from Triple-A Durham in May. Since then, hes played his way...

Manatee County Superintendent talks about new schools and safety

ABC Action News 8/6 8:48A Lauren St. Germain

Tampa Bay 28 is helping families get ready for the first day of school. So, our team is sitting down with Superintendents across the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay 28 anchor Lauren St. Germain spoke with Manatee County Superintendent Dr. Laurie...

Clear bag policy implemented at Plant City High School

ABC Action News 8/6 8:11A Keely McCormick

Students across Hillsborough County are getting ready to head back to class. At Plant City High School, students will return to campus with a new rule after several gun incidents at the end of last school year. Five students were arrested for...

Hillsborough County School District prepares to head back to school

ABC Action News 8/6 7:42A Keely McCormick

Hillsborough County public schools hosted a back-to-school kickoff on Wednesday. They welcomed educators, district leaders, and students ahead of the first day of school. 5th-grade student Ayden Santos told Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick...

Andrei Vasilevskiy visits Tampa Bay Lightning goalie camp to inspire young goaltenders

ABC Action News 8/6 6:54A Kyle Burger

Andrei Vasilevskiy made an appearance at the Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Camp, giving youth hockey players the chance to learn from one of the best goaltenders in the world. For many of the kids, meeting their hero was just as exciting as getting...

St. Pete police issue statement on Flock camera usage

ABC Action News 8/6 5:37A Leilyn Torres

St. Pete police Chief Holloway issued a statement on Flock cameras after comments online circulated about police usage. Chief Holloway said he wanted to provide clear and factual information about what Flock cameras, also known as automated...

Pasco students gain experience in banking through paid internship

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/6 5:25A Jorja Roman

Students from Angeline Academy of Innovation participated in a paid internship over the summer at Achieva Credit Union.

5 Hillsborough County interchanges get safety upgrades along I-4

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/6 4:51A Tim Wronka

FDOT is finishing I-4 interchange upgrades in Hillsborough County, including new lanes, wider ramps and traffic lights near Dover and Plant City.

Florida Clydesdale Farm offers look at life with award-winning draft horses

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/6 4:14A Virginia Johnson

It's a chance to see a Clydesdale up close, thanks to the tour at the Grandview Clydesdale Farm.

Seminole High School in the midst of $60 million renovation project

ABC Action News 8/6 4:09A Robert Boyd

Its been a summer filled with hard hats, safety vests, hammers and nails at Seminole High School in Pinellas County. Its all part of a $60 million renovation project. Seminole High Schools first graduating class was in 1963, so its exciting to...

‘Buying homes with other people's money’: Tampa Bay Gen Z homebuyer uses the market to her...

ABC Action News 8/6 4:07A Michael Paluska

A 25-year-old middle school science teacher in Hillsborough County bought her first home, nearly cutting in half the record average age of a first-time homebuyer. According to the National Association of REALTORS, the average age of a first-time...

Hillsborough Schools launch tourism-based magnet program

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/6 3:21A Angie Angers

The idea for The Tourism Academy at Jefferson and Sumner High Schools first started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'The Bad Guardian' film on guardianship abuse screened on Capitol Hill

ABC Action News 8/6 3:14A Adam Walser

Concerns about guardianship abuse took center stage at the Whistleblower Summit and Film Festival on Capitol Hill, where the Lifetime film "The Bad Guardian" was screened for an audience that included lawmakers, advocates, and filmmakers. The...