Hurricane Milton insurance claim deadline approaching: What homeowners need to know

ABC Action News 3/11 8:51A Nadeen Yanes

Homeowners affected by Hurricane Milton have until April 9 to file or reopen supplemental insurance claims, and an attorney is warning that waiting too long could cost them. Hurricane Milton generated more than 385,000 insurance claims totaling...

Assisted stretching offers Tampa clients ways to reduce pain and improve mental well-being

ABC Action News 3/11 8:22A Wendy Ryan

Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan covers mental health and is always on the hunt for simple ways to boost your mental wellbeing. Ryan recently discovered a fitness concept called Assisted stretching which is gaining attention nationally and locally...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closed on US 98 in Polk County while crews investigate road depression

ABC Action News 3/11 8:08A Amanda Boettcher

A small depression has prompted the closure of a southbound lane on U.S. 98 in Polk County. FDOT said construction crews found a small depression developing in the bike lane along the southbound lanes of U.S. 98 just south of I-4. The outside...

Polk County Fire Rescue saves owl trapped in fishing line

ABC Action News 3/11 8:04A Leilyn Torres

Who you gonna call? Polk County Fire Rescue said they assisted with the rescue of an entrapped owl on Monday. On March 9, the feathery little creature was suspended in the air and appeared to be tangled in fishing line. PCFR used their ladder to...

Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs unveiled in Hernando County

ABC Action News 3/11 6:58A Amanda Boettcher

Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs were revealed and are set to be installed in Hernando County . The dedication is in honor of the late conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk after his shooting death at a Utah college in 2025. Hernando County...

Lake Wales man arrested for 2 DUI hit-and-run crashes within 5 minutes of each other: PCSO

ABC Action News 3/11 6:16A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) announced Wednesday the arrest of a 43yearold Lake Wales man accused of two hitandrun crashes while driving under the influence Tuesday night. PCSO reported the first crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. on March...

Historic all-women's honor flight takes off from central Florida

ABC Action News 3/11 5:37A Keely McCormick

This morning, about 130 female veterans boarded a special flight of Honor to Washington, D.C., marking the largest all-women veterans flight ever in the state of Florida. The day began early as the veterans gathered for breakfast, sharing hugs...

Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q closed after TFR extinguishes overnight fire

ABC Action News 3/11 5:09A Leilyn Torres

Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q is closed today after Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) extinguished a fire overnight. Tampa Fire Rescue said just after midnight on March 11, crews responded to reports of a structure fire at Jimbo's on West Kennedy Boulevard. TFR said...

Murder trial underway for man tied to tire-iron beating death of Clearwater man

ABC Action News 3/11 4:53A WFTS Digital Staff

The jury trial for the second suspect in the 2022 beating death of a 49-year-old Clearwater Beach man is underway this week. Back on Oct. 21, 2022, Clearwater Police Department arrested then 18-year-old Savonne Morrison of Land O' Lakes in Pasco...

Households with two kids need $400K to comfortably afford childcare according to new data by Lending...

ABC Action News 3/11 4:41A Heather Leigh

Early education is costly, but the benefits are undeniable. I can only do so much at home, I mean, most kids only take so much from their parents," said Ashleigh Harrison, with a smile. "So, being around their friends and learning and seeing how...

Tampa Riverwalk nominated in national best riverwalk poll: USA Today 10BEST

ABC Action News 3/11 4:14A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Riverwalk was nominated as one of the best riverwalks in the country in USA Todays National Readers Choice Awards . The annual poll highlights 20 riverwalks across the United States and readers can vote on which destination theyd be...

Susan Solves It: Temporary tax deduction

ABC Action News 3/11 1:49A Susan El Khoury

Employees earning overtime or tips can claim new deductions through 2028, subject to income-based limits. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking if your tip or overtime income qualifies and filing accordingly before the deduction...

News to Know for March 11

ABC Action News 3/11 1:07A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've quickly transitioned to summer-like conditions in Tampa Bay. Meteorologist Greg Dee says temperatures will near record highs again today with plenty of sunshine. If...

Clearwater woman arrested after racing crash injures three people, one with traumatic brain injury:...

ABC Action News 3/10 10:51P Brian McBride

A 19-year-old Clearwater woman was arrested for reckless driving with serious bodily injury on March 9, after police officials said she was racing when she crashed, wounding three victims, one with a traumatic brain injury. According to a...

Drew Park Community Advisory Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/10 9:33A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Drew Park Community Advisory Committee 27.9087086, -82.508622 Charline S. Tue, 03/10/2026 - 03:33 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Mar 18 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal DREW PARK COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DREW...