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Fatal crash on Howard Frankland Bridge blocking two lanes: FHP

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:16:46 Z

(ABC Action News) A fatality on the Howard Frankland Bridge has two right lanes blocked to westbound traffic, authorities said. The crash, which involved multiple vehicles, is in Hillsborough County, near the middle of the bridge, according to the Florida Department...

Woman charged with battery after kissing Pinellas County deputy

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:29:23 Z

(ABC Action News) A Georgia woman was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer on Sunday after kissing a Pinellas County deputy, authorities said. According to an arrest affidavit, Megan Johnson, 31, who has a Georgia address, had just been arrested by the...

Police search for suspect after man shot, killed in St. Pete: SPPD

Mon, 25 May 2026 02:03:42 Z

(ABC Action News) The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said they are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Monday morning. Police said there was an altercation and a man in his late 20s was shot near 1st Avenue North and Beach Drive Northeast...

News to Know for May 25

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:07:14 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Memorial Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. People across Tampa Bay will spend the day...

New video released after vehicle strikes crowd outside Sebring restaurant

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:49:23 Z

(ABC Action News) The Sebring Police Department (SPD) released a new video in an investigation into a vehicle that struck multiple people outside a restaurant on Saturday morning. SPD said officers were already on scene when an argument broke out in the parking lot of...

Tampa Police Department conducting death investigation

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:32:02 Z

(ABC Action News) The Tampa Police Department was conducting a death investigation on Monday morning, authorities said. Officers said an individual was found dead inside a vehicle on the 6900 block on North Central Avenue at about 2 a.m. No other information was made...

Three people injured after boat crashes into rocks on Hillsborough River: FWC

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:33:45 Z

(ABC Action News) Three people were hospitalized in a boating mishap on the Hillsborough River on Sunday after a boat crashed rocks near the shore, authorities said. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, preliminary information showed...

Man accused of sex crimes involving teen in Hillsborough County: HCSO

Sun, 24 May 2026 03:59:38 Z

(ABC Action News) One man is in custody following a sexual offense investigation involving a teenage victim, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said Sunday. On May 7, detectives discovered 41-year-old Karl Slazinski began communicating with a 15-year-old...

Power outage resolved in Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood: TECO

Sun, 24 May 2026 03:32:52 Z

(ABC Action News) TECOhas resolved a power outage in Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood that left nearly 2,000 customers in the dark on Sunday morning. According to the company's outage map , 1,845 customers were affected as of 9:25 a.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery joins Denis Phillips Live with this year’s edition of the Rule #7 beer

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:17:30 Z

(ABC Action News) Hurricane season is almost here, and people across the Tampa Bay region are preparing, including Crooked Thumb Brewery. Almost eight years ago, the Safety Harbor brewery started brewing its Rule #7 Hurricane Pale Ale. On Thursday, Crooked Thumb...

Crews prepare Old Memphis Cemetery for community cleanup event after vandalism

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:16:06 Z

(ABC Action News) At Old Memphis Cemetery in Manatee County, the sheriffs office has reported that 17 gravesites were found damaged. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Larissa Scott traveled to Palmetto to visit the site of the vandalism. WATCH: Crews prepare Old Memphis Cemetery...

Universal's Epic Universe celebrates 1-year anniversary

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:58:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.

Homeowners still waiting on Elevate Florida as hurricane season nears

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:39:57 Z

(ABC Action News) As another hurricane season begins, some Pinellas County homeowners say theyre still anxiously waiting for a state program that was supposed to help protect their homes from future flooding. Tampa Bay 28 has spent months following delays with Elevate...

Florida Vocational Rehabilitation program helps workers with hearing loss remain active in their careers

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:07:26 Z

(ABC Action News) For many people with hearing loss, the struggle goes beyond personal frustration and can impact their ability to keep a job. A Florida program is helping some residents stay in the workforce by providing services and technology they might otherwise...

15-year-old boy hit by car near high school in St. Pete: police

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:37:46 Z

(ABC Action News) An intersection was shutdown in St. Pete on Friday after a vehicle struck a 15-year-old boy near a high school. St. Pete police are investigating the incident that happened a little before 10 a.m. on May 22, with officers responding to a crash at the...

Parent arrested after displaying handgun at Citrus County school bus stop: CCSO

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:19:25 Z

(ABC Action News) The parent of two elementary-aged children is facing multiple charges after a confrontation at a school bus stop in Citrus Springs on Thursday morning. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said deputies responded to the reported firearm incident...

Armed home invasion suspect dead after Pinellas deputy-involved shooting: Clearwater officials

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:55:58 Z

(ABC Action News) Officials said detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting on Friday morning in unincorporated Clearwater. According to Clearwater officials, the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office responded to a 911 call about an armed home invasion in the...

Renovation Gone Wrong: Hurricane Ian survivors say nonprofit's recovery project left home covered in dust

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:20:28 Z

(ABC Action News) Rebuilding Together Greater Florida tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Michael Paluska that mistakes were made after a demolition crew working to repair a Lee County home ended up creating more problems for the family. The recovery project coated the home...

Judge sentences Alicia Andrews to 15 years in Florida State Prison in Julio Foolio case

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:15:07 Z

(ABC Action News) Alicia Andrews was sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison on Friday after a judge denied motions from her attorneys for acquittal and a new trial. On June 23, 2024, the Tampa Police Department said officers received a 911 call reporting a...

Local radio star Kristy Knight of 105.5 the Dove writes children's book with her daughter

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:38:03 Z

(ABC Action News) For decades, local radio star Kristy Knight has soothed Tampa Bay with an upbeat attitude and a string of soft hits. Now, the voice of 105.5 the Dove has a new reason for her loyal fans to love her: Kristy wrote a children's book, "The Cow Spilled...

Susan Solves It: Check engine costs

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:37:19 Z

(ABC Action News) A new report shows delaying repairs for a check engine light can turn minor issues into costly problems for drivers. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises drivers to address the check engine light promptly to avoid higher repair bills and...

Nonprofit created to preserve Circle of Heroes dive site

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:35:17 Z

(ABC Action News) Memorial Day Weekend is a time to reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Off the coast of Clearwater, there is a special memorial, but the only way to see it is by diving. Located about 10 miles out and 40 feet deep is the...

News to Know for May 22

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:05:35 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, and as you finalize your plans for the holiday weekend, remember to check the forecast before you set any outdoor activities in stone. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll see scattered...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this Memorial Day Weekend | May 22-25

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:02:06 Z

(ABC Action News) If you're looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (May 5/22) Electric Callboy and Scene Queen...

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:56:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) NASCAR racer Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series titles in his career, died Thursday at 41, according to a NASCAR post on social media.

Tampa City Council approves Rays stadium agreement, keeps project moving forward

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:19:12 Z

(ABC Action News) The Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plan continues to move forward with a third vote on the project in two days. The Tampa City Council approved the non-binding memorandum of understanding on May 21, just one day after Hillsborough County Commissioners also...

Electric car door failures linked to deaths, trapped children and new push for federal action

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:48 Z

(ABC Action News) EMERGENCY!!! My child is trapped inside! A Tampa mother's cell phone video from a Halloween morning two years ago still captures the panic she felt watching her 1-year-old daughter trapped inside a Tesla Model 3 unable to get out. "Baby, you're ok,...

2-time Super Bowl champion, USF standout continues to give back to the community

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:46:49 Z

(ABC Action News) A question from his father during his final year of college set Marquez Valdes-Scantling (MVS) on a path that now reaches far beyond the football field. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchor Kevin Lewis caught up with the South St. Pete native, former...

Sustainability makeover takes place at Young Middle Magnet School

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:18:45 Z

(ABC Action News) On Thursday, students at Young Middle Magnet School got to spend some time outside. Thanks to Republic Services, in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, a sustainability project took place at the school. It was all made possible by the grant...

84-year-old Clearwater man arrested after threatening tree trimmer with shotgun: CPD

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:17:34 Z

(ABC Action News) A dispute of the cutting of a tree escalated quickly on Wednesday in Clearwater, according to police. Officers arrested an 84-year-old man who threatened a tree trimmer with a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun because a tree was being cut down near his...

Hillsborough County evacuation zone map changes on Denis Phillips Live

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:18 Z

(ABC Action News) The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30. Now that we are a few weeks out from the start of hurricane season, its time to get prepared for a storm. A member of the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency...

GET TAMPA READY: City leaders to outline 2026 hurricane season preparations

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:33:57 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) GET TAMPA READY: City leaders to outline 2026 hurricane season preparations Robert L. Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:33 pm Alert Tampa notification graphic with steps to sign up for emergency alerts. Hurricane Preparedness Expo flyer with tips to stay...

Former Pinellas teacher receives 20-year prison sentence for child sex abuse offenses

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:31:18 Z

(ABC Action News) A former Pinellas Prepatory Academy teacher Lee Hughes received a 20-year federal prison sentence for multiple child sexual abuse offenses. United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber sentenced the 46-year-old man for attempted transfer of obscene...

Stay & Play Kickoff Weekend

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:26:34 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Stay & Play Kickoff Weekend 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Lawrence H. Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:26 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments Stay & Play Kickoff Weekend, May 22-24 When Daily, 6 - 11:59pm until Sun, May 24 2026 Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal...

NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8-14 named storms

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:48:11 Z

(ABC Action News) It's that time of the year again, Florida. Just a month after Colorado State University released its full 2026 hurricane forecast , the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts fewer hurricanes may form in 2026 during a news...

Man dies after crashing into support column on I-75 in Manatee: FHP

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:54:50 Z

(ABC Action News) The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver is dead after a crash in Palmetto just after midnight. FHP said a 25-year-old man from Orlando was driving on I-75, heading towards mile marker 228 in Manatee County at about 12:30 a.m. on May 21, when he...

News to Know for May 21 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:58:01 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday. We'll continue to see some rain this afternoon as scattered storms return. Meteorologist Greg Dee says the worst of it will be between Tampa and Lakeland. Good Morning Tampa Bay is...

Susan Solves It: World Cup Scams

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:28:32 Z

(ABC Action News) Scammers are targeting fans with fake World Cup tickets sold through unauthorized sites and social media. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises fans to buy only through FIFAs official channels, use a credit card, and verify the seller before...

Little Victories Sensory Gym makes big impact on families living with neurodiversity

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:28:27 Z

(ABC Action News) When it comes to your average playground equipment, sometimes a regular slide or swing set just isnt good enough for families living with Neurodiversity. So, one Palm Harbor family decided to create their own playground, and now they are sharing it...

Tarpon Springs man arrested for recording nude videos of 12-year-old girl in bedroom: PCSO

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:28:03 Z

(ABC Action News) The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) arrested a man on May 18 after he was accused of recording nude videos of a 12-year-old girl in her bedroom. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Andrew Bellucci, 47, of Tarpon Springs, was...