Grieving FL mom hopes son’s death will inspire new law for mandatory toxicology tests

ABC Action News 8/29 9:46A Katie LaGrone

When Kelli Boyd wants to visit with her 17-year-old son Clayton, she now goes to the Micanopy Historic Cemetery near her Gainesville home. Last year, Clayton was killed after he collided with a car while out riding his motorcycle with friends....

Dolphins place outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow on leave after domestic battery arrest

ABC Action News 8/29 9:27A Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins placed outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow on leave after, according to Broward County Jail records, he was arrested Friday morning and charged with domestic battery. According to the probable cause statement by the Fort...

Sarasota window company owner arrested again after construction fraud investigation: SCSO

ABC Action News 8/29 8:58A Kiley Vaughan

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said the owner of a Sarasota-based window company was arrested for the second time this month following a year-long investigation into construction fraud. Deputies said detectives started investigating...

Tampa Bay Sun forward Sydny Nasello finds grace off the field

ABC Action News 8/29 8:53A Kevin Lewis

Having a short offseason usually means your team made a deep playoff run at the end of the previous season. That's exactly what happened for the Tampa Bay Sun FC. They won the inaugural Super League Cup on June 14. They celebrated in style with a...

Volunteering since he was 3 years old, kid inspires others to keep Pasco clean

ABC Action News 8/29 6:42A Erik Waxler

Eleven-year-old Lewis Queensberry has been picking up garbage for as long as he can remember. We actually started in the stroller. We used to walk around the neighborhood right after he was born, and we would pick up trash with a little Walmart...

U-Miami football player arrested, charged with vehicular homicide after car crash kills 3

ABC Action News 8/29 6:17A Kiley Vaughan

The Largo Police Department (LPD) said a University of Miami football player has been arrested and charged for his role in a car crash that killed three people. LPD said 20-year-old Adarius Hayes was charged with three counts of vehicular...

After winning 4 straight division titles, Bucs aiming for a deeper playoff run

ABC Action News 8/29 5:17A Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8). Expectations The four-time defending NFC South champions arent satisfied with owning their division. They want to go on a deep playoff run and have the talent to make the franchises 50th season special. Baker Mayfield...

No. 8 Alabama aims to overcome road woes against rebuilding Florida State in opener

ABC Action News 8/29 5:09A Associated Press

If No. 8 Alabama is going to return to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide will need to play better away from home. It starts Saturday at rebuilding Florida State . The Tide, which lost four times outside Tuscaloosa in 2024 and failed...

Carson Beck hoped to be facing Notre Dame last season. He gets his chance Sunday with Miami

ABC Action News 8/29 5:01A Associated Press

It was Selection Sunday last December. Carson Beck, then Georgias quarterback, got an MRI that morning to figure out what was wrong with his arm, then watched the College Football Playoff selection show and saw he and the Bulldogs would meet...

City of Tampa Launches Two New Stormwater Interactive Dashboards

TAMPA.GOV News 8/29 4:31A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

City of Tampa Launches Two New Stormwater Interactive Dashboards Tony D. Fri, 08/29/2025 - 10:31 am The City of Tampa has launched two new Stormwater Interactive Dashboards. Each dot represents a...

Pasco County teacher arrested for aggravated assault: Tampa PD

ABC Action News 8/29 4:10A Kiley Vaughan

Wiregrass Ranch High School said one of its teachers was arrested for aggravated assault. In a message to the school's community members, school officials said 23-year-old science teacher Steven Long was arrested by the Tampa Police Department...

South Florida routs No. 25 Boise State 34-7 for 1st win over ranked team since 2016

ABC Action News 8/29 3:58A Associated Press

Quarterback Byrum Brown ran for two touchdowns, Keshaun Singleton caught a 45-yard touchdown pass on a fake punt and South Florida routed No. 25 Boise State 34-7 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. South Florida beat a Top 25 opponent...

62-year-old Spring Hill woman dead after car crash in Hernando County: FHP

ABC Action News 8/29 2:52A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said there was a fatal crash on Augustine Road in Hernando County. Officials said a Nissan Rogue, driven by a 62-year-old Spring Hill woman, was traveling westbound on Augustine Road shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug....

Gulfport looks ahead to new plan to prevent flooding as community still recovers from Helene

ABC Action News 8/29 1:55A Keely McCormick

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene brought widespread flooding to Gulfport, many residents are still rebuilding their lives and homes. While some have returned, others are still displaced, facing ongoing repairs and fears of future storms. Now...

Gulfport business owners prepare for Geckofest

ABC Action News 8/29 1:14A Casey Albritton

One of Gulfports biggest festivals begins Saturday, and local shop owners arent only excited for the festivities, theyre also looking forward to the impact it could have on business. "People are quirky and different and everybody is happy to see...