Courtney Campbell Causeway closing for two nights starting Monday: FDOT

ABC Action News 5/10 10:13A Frances Lin

The Courtney Campbell Causeway will close in both directions on Monday and Tuesday nights for bridge work. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), all lanes on State Road 60 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday...

Local Mom rings in Mother's Day by running 17th marathon

ABC Action News 5/10 9:44A Blake Phillips

Sheila Scott has run 17 marathons, raised two kids, and now as an empty nester she has finally crossed another finish line: publishing a book. Scott recently completed the London Marathon and has spent years drawing connections between the...

Bradenton mother charged after 4-year-old drowns at pool party: BPD

ABC Action News 5/10 4:27A Anthony Romano

A 4-year-old girl drowned Saturday night during a pool party and her mother has been arrested on a child neglect charge, according to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD). Police said they were called to the Kendall Ridge apartment complex at...

Tampa police officer arrested for DUI, relieved of duty: TPD

ABC Action News 5/10 3:48A Anthony Romano

An off-duty probationary Tampa police officer was arrested late Saturday night on a charge of driving under the influence, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Officer Kevin Casazza was stopped just before midnight along Interstate 275...

Tampa Police Officer Arrested for DUI

TAMPA.GOV News 5/10 3:29A Verliz Williams (Police Departme

Tampa Police Officer Arrested for DUI Verliz W. Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:29 am TAMPA, FL. (May 10, 2026) - - An off-duty probationary Tampa Police officer was arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) late Saturday night. Kevin Casazza,...

Teen driver killed in crash on I-75 in Sarasota County: FHP

ABC Action News 5/10 2:23A Anthony Romano

An 18-year-old driver died in a crash early Sunday on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash happened around 6 a.m. at mile marker 202.8 in the southbound lanes. Troopers said the driver, from...

One dead, firefighter injured in fire at Tampa storage facility: HCFR

ABC Action News 5/9 2:55A Anthony Romano

One person died and a firefighter sustained minor injuries Friday night during a two-alarm fire at a storage facility in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR). HCFR said its dispatch center began receiving multiple 911 calls...

Fair Oaks Complex's Grand Opening: Party In The Park

TAMPA.GOV News 5/8 10:01A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Fair Oaks Complex's Grand Opening: Party In The Park Robert L. Fri, 05/08/2026 - 04:01 pm Aerial view of a neighborhood with fields, a park, and residential areas. Hundreds of residents from across...

Police ask public's help in $8k Clearwater fraud case

ABC Action News 5/7 4:33A WFTS Digital Staff

The Clearwater Police Department said it looking to identify two people and vehicle in connection with a fraud case. Police said $8,000 was taken from a stolen debit card, which was used at various locations. CPD said the suspect individuals...

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits West Shore Elementary School in Tampa

ABC Action News 5/7 4:28A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee visited West Shore Elementary School in Tampa on May 6. Greg showed a second-grade class some behind-the-scenes footage of him shooting the forecast and discussed severe weather safety. WATCH: Meteorologist...

PRESS OPPORTUNITY: Interview Mayor Jane Castor following final FEMA Review Council Meeting

TAMPA.GOV News 5/7 4:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

PRESS OPPORTUNITY: Interview Mayor Jane Castor following final FEMA Review Council Meeting Tony D. Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:01 am Mayor Jane Castor was appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA...

6-year-old girl dead after 2-vehicle Oldsmar crash in April: PCSO

ABC Action News 5/7 3:51A WFTS Digital Staff

A 6-year-old girl has passed away after she was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Oldsmar on April 30. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the girl succumbed to her injuries on May 6. Deputies say the...

Grand jury to hear case against suspect in murders of 2 USF international students

ABC Action News 5/7 3:37A Blake Phillips

Prosecutors are preparing to present the case against the suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida graduate students to a grand jury. Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, both international students, disappeared in April. Limon's body...

Man charged with killing dog, Dexter, found guilty of animal cruelty

ABC Action News 5/7 2:41A Leilyn Torres

The man charged with animal cruelty after a dog was found decapitated in Fort DeSoto Park in 2024 has been found guilty. In May 2024 , Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said they were called to the East Beach at Fort DeSoto Park...

Lightning season ends after first-round loss in Stanley Cup Playoffs

ABC Action News 5/7 1:25A WFTS Digital Staff

The Tampa Bay Lightnings season is over after the fourth straight year of being ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger look back at the season and what looms in the...