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Clearwater Ferry operator involved in deadly 2025 crash accepts plea deal, charges reduced

ABC Action News 5/27 6:40A Leilyn Torres

The Clearwater Ferry captain, who was operating the boat at the time of the deadly crash in April 2025 , accepted a plea deal and will have his charge reduced. Dennis Kimerer...

87-year-old Wesley Chapel man dies after Tesla in autopilot mode crashes: FHP

ABC Action News 5/27 5:51A WFTS Digital Staff

An 87-year-old Wesley Chapel man is dead after a crash involving a Tesla in autopilot mode in Pasco County, Florida Highway Patrol said. The incident happened shortly after 8...

Woman bitten in leg by alligator at park in Inverness: FWC

ABC Action News 5/27 5:15A Leilyn Torres

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a woman was injured after an alligator attack in Inverness on Saturday. FWC said that on May 23, around 6:15...

DeSantis calls property tax special session, proposes expanded homestead exemption

ABC Action News 5/27 4:34A Forrest Saunders

Governor Ron DeSantis is calling Florida lawmakers back to the Capitol next week for a special session on property taxes, unveiling a proposal Wednesday that would ask voters...

15-year-old Clearwater boy crashes SUV into home: FHP

ABC Action News 5/27 3:38A WFTS Digital Staff

A 15-year-old boy driving a Dodge Durango crashed into a home on Tuesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP said the Clearwater teen was headed northbound...

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