Florida Aquarium launches first-ever Penguin Waddle Week

ABC Action News 4/19 12:09P Frances Lin

The Florida Aquarium will host its first Penguin Waddle Week, featuring daily African penguin walks to raise awareness about the critically endangered species. Running April 20 through April 26, the event aligns with World Penguin Day on April...

BMW crashes off I-275 ramp in Tampa and catches fire: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 10:17A Frances Lin

A BMW crashed off an I-275 exit ramp in Tampa late Saturday, struck a fence, and caught fire, but the driver was unhurt. Authorities said the crash happened around 11:10 p.m. near Milepost 48 when a 20-year-old Tampa man made a last-second lane...

Woman found dead on South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa: TPD

ABC Action News 4/19 10:08A Frances Lin

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead Sunday morning on South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said officers responded shortly before 10:45 a.m. to the 6400 block for a report of an unresponsive...

Teen seriously injured in I-75 crash involving 3 vehicles in Riverview: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 10:03A Frances Lin

An 18-year-old Riverview man was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash early Sunday on I-75 near Milepost 241. Authorities said the crash happened a little after 4:30 a.m. when the Kia Optima he was driving, southbound, attempted to pass a...

Woman found dead with upper body trauma near Plant City bridge: HCSO

ABC Action News 4/19 9:55A Frances Lin

Deputies are investigating after a woman was found dead Sunday morning near a bridge on Paul Buchman Highway in Plant City. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said a 911 caller reported seeing the unresponsive woman a little before...

4 injured in chain-reaction crash on Dale Mabry Highway: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 9:40A Frances Lin

A three-vehicle crash on Dale Mabry Highway Saturday night left four people injured and sent all to area hospitals. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the collision happened around 9:50 p.m. when a Toyota Corolla driven by a 31-year-old Tampa...

Teen motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 9:33A Frances Lin

A 19-year-old New Port Richey man died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck at an intersection in Pasco County. Authorities said the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at Industrial Boulevard and Anclote Boulevard. The motorcycle...

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked vehicles in New Port Richey: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 9:25A Frances Lin

A 29-year-old woman from New Port Richey died after her motorcycle hit a parked truck and a police vehicle on Sequoia Drive. Authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the crash happened north of Cherrytree Lane when the motorcyclist...

Lightning open Stanley Cup Playoffs with Game 1 matchup vs. Canadiens in Tampa

ABC Action News 4/19 8:23A Kevin Lewis

The Lightning and Canadiens are set to begin a best-of-seven opening round playoff series after splitting the regular season series 2-2. Both teams finished with 106 points. Tampa Bay is making its ninth straight playoff appearance. Home ice has...

Motorcyclist dies in Manatee County crash with SUV: FHP

ABC Action News 4/19 5:44A Anthony Romano

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving an SUV in Manatee County early Sunday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around midnight, troopers said a 57-year-old Bradenton man was operating a motorcycle in the left...

1 dead after plane crashes in Pasco County neighborhood

ABC Action News 4/19 3:50A Anthony Romano

One person is dead after a plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Pasco County on Sunday morning, according to a county spokesperson. The crash occurred at 25745 Aldus Drive in Wesley Chapel. The fire from the crash has been extinguished...

Sun ‘n Fun pumps $60 million into Lakeland economy as crowds fuel local boom

ABC Action News 4/18 11:03A Rebecca Petit

This week, the skies over Lakeland have been packed with planes as the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo returned for its 52nd year. The roar of jet engines and the sight of vintage warbirds are drawing massive crowds to Sun n Fun at Lakeland Linder...

Gasworx development reaches new milestone as tallest residential building tops out

ABC Action News 4/17 12:09P Jada Williams

The tallest residential building in the current phase of Tampa's Gasworx development reached its highest point of construction today. The 50-acre project is situated to bridge the gap between downtown Tampa and historic Ybor City. KETTLER and...

Zephyrhills hosts international women's tennis tournament

ABC Action News 4/17 11:55A Annette Gutierrez

Zephyrhills is hosting the Florida Sports Coast Open for the fifth consecutive year, bringing 60 top womens tennis players from 30 different countries to the Mouratoglou Academy and boosting the local economy. The Florida Sports Coast...

RV park homeowners face a new rule that keeps them from selling their homes

ABC Action News 4/17 11:44A Casey Albritton

People who live in an RV home park said their community has a new rule thats keeping them from selling their homes. Residents at Yankee Traveler RV Park said they weren't expecting the change made by the park's owners. WATCH: RV park homeowners...