17-year-old suspect arrested in Manatee County after fatal shooting of 2 teens: U.S. Marshals

ABC Action News 8/5 5:31A WFTS Digital Staff

The United States Marshals Service announced Wednesday morning the arrest of Keyan Rundell in Ellenton on two counts of second-degree murder. According to officials, the 17-year-old Rundell was wanted by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in...

Suspect accused of murdering his mother in Eagle Lake: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/5 4:53A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has arrested a suspect tied to a death investigation in Eagle Lake. During a press conference, Sheriff Grady Judd said 21-year-old Gibson Nash was arrested in the murder investigation of his mother, 56-year-old...

Susan Solves It: Post-Covid New Car Costs

ABC Action News 8/5 4:51A Susan El Khoury

A new report found the average cost of a new car last year was more than $48,000, which was a significant jump from pre-COVID in 2019, when the cost was around $37,000. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury tells us what's driving those higher...

'Suspicious' fire at business in Temple Terrace under investigation: TTFD

ABC Action News 8/5 4:09A WFTS Digital Staff

Investigators have labeled a fire "suspicious" at Brow and Lash in Temple Terrace on Wednesday morning. Temple Terrace Fire Department (TTFD) said crews responded to a structure fire at 12108 N. 56th St. just before 4 a.m. on Aug. 5. TTFD said a...

Feeding Tampa Bay's 'Groceries on the Go' delivers fresh produce to food deserts

ABC Action News 8/5 2:37A Sean Daly

Queen Beverly is picking out her produce: cabbage, sweet potatoes, lemons. She can't help but smile at the crazy-low prices: 20 cents, 30 cents, 40 cents. This is definitely not her neighborhood grocery store. This is a dream come true. WATCH...

Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard

TAMPA.GOV News 8/5 2:29A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard Tony D. Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:29 am Map showing a highlighted road section for a project on New Tampa Blvd near I-75. City of Tampa Paving Map 2019...

News to Know for Aug. 5

ABC Action News 8/5 1:08A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've officially made it halfway through the week. If you're tired of the downpour on your morning commute, it looks like you'll finally catch a break on your way out the door...

'We're taking care of friends and neighbors': Tampa Bay community unites to tackle affordability...

ABC Action News 8/5 12:35A Michael Paluska

Nearly half of working households across the Tampa Bay area struggle to make ends meet, and the need for food assistance continues to grow even as Feeding Tampa Bay delivered 100 million meals last year alone. Research from the Tampa Bay...

Woman arrested after falsely accusing taxi driver of attempted rape: PPPD

ABC Action News 8/4 11:06P Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg woman was arrested by Pinellas Park police after falsely accusing a taxi driver of sexual assault, officials said. On Monday, Michelle Mee, 57, contacted the Pinellas Park Police Department to make a sexual battery report. Mee,...

Clearwater Beach eatery loses $15K through illegal bartender transactions: CPD

ABC Action News 8/4 10:36P Brian McBride

Two bartenders were arrested at a Clearwater Beach restaurant and bar after more than $15,000 was stolen from the eatery through illegal transactions, authorities said. The victim at the business on Gulfview Boulevard reported to the Clearwater...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | Aug. 7-9

ABC Action News 8/3 7:26A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Aug. 7-9), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (8/7) Mumford & Sons When: 7 p.m. Where: 4802 U.S. 301,...

Hillsborough Education Foundation helping more teachers get school supplies as demand grows with...

ABC Action News 8/3 6:43A Larissa Scott

Its estimated that on average, teachers in Florida spend about $1,000 of their own money on school supplies. Teachers will often dip into their own pockets to cover basic school supplies to make sure every student in their class has what it means...

Lakeland officials pass 1-year data center moratorium

ABC Action News 8/3 6:26A Chad Mills

The City Commission of the City of Lakeland voted 4-3 to pass a one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers on Monday. The proposed moratorium would temporarily prohibit new data centers and other large electrical users...

Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers

ABC Action News 8/3 4:10A Associated Press

The first-place Tampa Bay Rays gave their starting rotation a boost Sunday, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta from the struggling New York Mets for three minor leaguers. Peralta, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent this fall, has been...

Flights to TPA resume after being grounded due to thunderstorms: FAA

ABC Action News 8/3 2:40A Kiley Vaughan

Flights to Tampa International Airport (TPA) were grounded due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Arriving flights to TPA were grounded at about 7:13 a.m. They have since resumed on Aug. 3.