Tampa investing in generators to prevent storm-related wastewater spills

ABC Action News 8/21 9:30A Anthony Romano

The City of Tampa is investing in new generator upgrades aimed at preventing hurricane-related power outages and reducing the risk of wastewater spills during future storms, the city announced Friday. The city will install two stationary...

City of Tampa Invests in Generator Upgrades

TAMPA.GOV News 8/21 7:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

City of Tampa Invests in Generator Upgrades Tony D. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 01:01 pm City of Tampa Invest in Generator Upgrades to Prevent Hurricane-Related Power Outages and Wastewater Spills The City of Tampa is moving forward with infrastructure...

Madeira Beach Burger Week serving up culinary journey with 18 unique burgers

ABC Action News 8/21 6:48A Denis Phillips

Madeira Beach Burger Week runs August 21 through August 30. Chefs from 18 restaurants will be preparing unique takes on the classic burger. There will be a pizza burger, pizza tacos, a French onion burger, and so much more. You can purchase...

Rowdies Hilton quietly rewrites history

ABC Action News 8/21 6:39A Kevin Lewis

The Tampa Bay Rowdies are on pace for one of the best seasons in franchise history, and midfielder Lewis Hilton has quietly written his name into the record books along the way. Hilton has appeared in 175 games in a Rowdies uniform the second most...

Citrus County man sentenced for shooting at utility workers restoring power

ABC Action News 8/21 6:32A Anthony Romano

A Citrus County man was sentenced Friday to prison after prosecutors said he fired multiple shots at utility workers who were attempting to restore power during a 2025 outage call. Judge Kristie Healis sentenced 30-year-old Immanuel Zachariah...

USF welcomes thousands of students to campus

ABC Action News 8/21 6:00A Keely McCormick

The University of South Floridas Tampa campus is welcoming thousands of students this week as they move into their dorms and prepare for the start of a new school year. About 6,500 students are moving into campus housing. Students began arriving...

Lakeland man arrested after I-4 pursuit ends in rollover crash, vehicle fire: FHP

ABC Action News 8/21 5:59A Anthony Romano

A Lakeland man was arrested early Friday morning after leading Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers on a pursuit along Interstate 4 that ended in a rollover crash and vehicle fire, FHP said. Trooper Derek Platt was traveling eastbound on I-4...

Animal rescue nonprofit buys RV to help shelters, but unknown $148K lien threatens the mission

ABC Action News 8/21 5:58A Susan El Khoury

A Safety Harbor company that raises money for animal shelters across the country is now fighting to keep the vehicle that makes its mission possible. The company bought an RV from a Tampa area dealership for more than $200,000, only to discover...

Man arrested after shots fired during Auburndale domestic dispute: APD

ABC Action News 8/21 5:46A Anthony Romano

A man was arrested Friday after police said he fired a handgun toward a woman carrying a child during a domestic dispute, according to the Auburndale Police Department (APD). Officers responded around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday to the area of Timothy...

Troopers arrest driver after high-speed chase from I-75 to US-41: FHP

ABC Action News 8/21 5:32A Anthony Romano

A driver was arrested after leading Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers on a high-speed chase from Interstate 75 to U.S. Highway 41 before crashing and fleeing, according to a news release. Trooper Pacheco Martinez was conducting traffic...

Two dead in shooting at Tampa home; children found unharmed inside: TPD

ABC Action News 8/21 5:05A Anthony Romano

Two people died after a shooting early Friday morning at a home in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3500 block of North 15th Street and found an adult woman in her mid-20s...

TAMPA POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL OVERNIGHT SHOOTING

TAMPA.GOV News 8/21 4:43A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

TAMPA POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL OVERNIGHT SHOOTING Eddy D. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:43 am TAMPA, FL. (AUGUST 21, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning. Tampa Police Officers responded to...

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/21 4:09A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:09 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Aug 27 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA...

City Council Citizens Advisory Budget And Finance Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/21 3:59A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Citizens Advisory Budget And Finance Committee 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:59 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Aug 28 2026 , 9:30am - 12pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING...

Woman arrested in Ybor after stabbing man multiple times: TPD

ABC Action News 8/21 3:40A Brian McBride

Tampa police arrested a woman in Ybor City on Friday morning after stabbing a man multiple times, authorities said. Nikia Thornton, 46, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. At about 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 1800...