USF student Nahida Bristy to be buried in home country of Bangladesh: ISTABA

ABC Action News 5/5 9:55A Jack Walsh

The remains of Nahida Bristy, one of the two USF doctoral students who was recently killed, will be transported to her home country. An online post by the Islamic Society of the Tampa Bay Area confirmed the burial will take place in Bangladesh....

Wanted Bradenton man in fatal shooting now subject of $19,500 reward: MCSO

ABC Action News 5/5 9:43A Frances Lin

Authorities are offering $19,500 for information leading to the arrest of a Bradenton man wanted in a March fatal shooting. The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) said 35-year-old Maurice McCary is wanted in the killing of 27-year-old Jamari...

Man injured in shooting after argument in Land O' Lakes, search for suspect continues: PSO

ABC Action News 5/5 9:16A Amanda Boettcher

An argument in Land O' Lakes led to a man being shot and taken to the hospital. Pasco Sheriffs Office (PSO) said the shooting happened in the Wilton Way area in Land O Lakes around 1:50 p.m. on May 5. PSO said after the man was shot, the suspect...

Rays winning with small-ball approach to offense

ABC Action News 5/5 7:36A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays (22-12) are playing winning baseball. They have embraced the small-ball approach to offense: base-running, bunting, high-contact hitting over hitting the ball over the fence. We can beat you in multiple ways, Rays outfielder...

Police searching for suspect in Tampa robbery, assault of 82-year-old woman: TPD

ABC Action News 5/5 7:11A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect involved in the robbery and assault of an 82-year-old woman. Police said the victim was near a bus stop at West Hillsborough Avenue and North Habana Avenue at...

Mayor Jane Castor Delivers 2026 State of the City Address

TAMPA.GOV News 5/5 5:54A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Mayor Jane Castor Delivers 2026 State of the City Address Tony D. Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:54 am Mayor Castor delivers State of the City address at the new Fair Oaks Park. Built to Last Delivering her...

Murdered USF students Zamil Limon, Nahida Bristy to receive posthumous doctoral degrees

ABC Action News 5/5 5:40A WFTS Digital Staff

University of South Florida said a moment of silence will be observed at the start of each commencement ceremony to remember students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, who USF honored via a vigil after they were killed last month . The 9 a.m....

Tampa Police Work to Identify and Arrest Assault & Robbery Suspect

TAMPA.GOV News 5/5 4:58A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Work to Identify and Arrest Assault & Robbery Suspect Eddy D. Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:58 am TAMPA, FL. (MAY 5, 2026) - - Tampa Police are working to identify a suspect involved in the robbery and assault of an 82-year-old woman. "This was...

Tampa Police Bicycle Safety Rodeo for Kids

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/5 2:48A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Bicycle Safety Rodeo for Kids 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Eddy D. Tue, 05/05/2026 - 08:48 am Event Status Scheduled When Sun, May 10 2026 , 10am - 1pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal The Tampa Police Bicycle Operations and Response...

Lightning captain Victor Hedman cites mental health as reason for absence

ABC Action News 5/5 2:47A Leilyn Torres

Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman released a statement explaining why he stepped away from hockey six weeks ago, saying he needed to take care of his mental health. The moment came on March 19 in Vancouver, when Hedman took...

Tampa Mayor Castor gives final State of the City address

ABC Action News 5/5 2:40A Leilyn Torres

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is scheduled to deliver the State of the City address on Tuesday morning. In her final State of the City address, Mayor Castor outlined promises that were kept, progress that has been made, and a future that is being...

Take a fun, family-friendly tour with 'Tampa Max' Herman, the city's best hypeman

ABC Action News 5/5 2:23A Sean Daly

Max Herman is a husband, a father, and a native son. But when he kicks into full "Tampa Max" mode, he just might be the Tampa Bay area's best, most lovable hypeman. WATCH: Take a fun, family-friendly tour with 'Tampa Max' Herman, the city's best...

Susan Solves It: Ride share savings

ABC Action News 5/5 2:22A Susan El Khoury

A study found Uber and Lyft fares can differ by up to 14% for the same trip, with most riders not comparing prices before booking. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing prices on both Uber and Lyft before booking to avoid...

Northbound lanes of I-75 in Hernando reopened after crash

ABC Action News 5/5 2:16A WFTS Digital Staff

All lanes are back open on I-75 after debris from a multi-vehicle crash, which initially shut down northbound lanes in Hernando County. The incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. on May 5, when a tractor-trailer, driven by a 45-year-old...

News to Know for May 5

ABC Action News 5/5 1:10A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, May 5, also known as Cinco De Mayo. Today marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the...