New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness

TAMPA.GOV News 7/15 2:28A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness Tony D. Wed, 07/15/2026 - 08:28 am Mercy Oaks II was built on the site of a former strip mall in Tampa. A photo of the kitchen...

Mastodons and manatees at Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

ABC Action News 7/15 1:12A Sean Daly

Get ready for your close-up, Bradenton! This Friday, starting at 6 a.m., Good Morning Tampa Bay on Tampa Bay 28 will broadcast live from Bradenton as part of their Community Show series. Dozens of amazing people and places will be highlighted,...

Susan Solves It: Credit card costs

ABC Action News 7/15 1:10A Susan El Khoury

A new university-backed study found cash and debit card users may indirectly help fund credit card rewards programs through higher retail prices tied to interchange fees. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises paying off rewards credit...

Death investigation underway at North Port apartment complex: NPPD

ABC Action News 7/15 12:53A Kiley Vaughan

The North Port Police Department (NPPD) said it is conducting a death investigation at an apartment complex on Wednesday morning. Police said there is a large police presence at Grande Court Apartments on Greenwood Avenue as officers conduct a...

News to Know for July 15

ABC Action News 7/15 12:49A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, June 15, and on this day in 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found. The stone is a key tool for deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, and it was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta...

Life after war: A veteran’s journey to find relief in ketamine therapy as program faces cuts

ABC Action News 7/15 12:27A Michael Paluska

As the United States marks 250 years of independence, some veterans say the battles they face after military service can be just as difficult as those fought overseas. Army veteran Travis Horn is among those participating in a Florida-funded...

Tampa man get 40 years for lighting man on fire at gas station: prosecutors

ABC Action News 7/14 11:58P Brian McBride

A Tampa man received 40 years in prison on Tuesday for lighting a man on fire at a gas station after an argument in 2023, prosecutors said. Earl Hargrove, 37, pleaded guilty in court on to second-degree murder in the death of Paul Gerbasi. On May...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 years

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/14 12:00P DeJanae Phillips

The park’s iconic roller coaster will take its last launch on Aug. 2.

Tampa Police Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads

TAMPA.GOV News 7/14 4:45A Verliz Williams (Police Departme

Tampa Police Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads Verliz W. Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:45 am TAMPA, FL. (July 14, 2026) - - In an effort to make the City of Tampa roadways safer, Tampa Police is partnering with the Florida Department of...

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/14 3:43A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:43 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Jul 17 2026 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Public Meeting Notice EQUAL BUSINESS...

Susan Solves It: Hybrid sales surge

ABC Action News 7/14 1:17A Susan El Khoury

A new report found hybrid vehicle sales jumped more than 40% as drivers look for ways to reduce fuel costs without fully switching to electric vehicles. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing long-term ownership costs, such as...

News to Know for July 14

ABC Action News 7/14 1:05A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and we've just about made it halfway through July. This month's going by fast, and while the July heat may feel unbearable at times and scheduling around the rain can be difficult,...

1 dead, 1 on life support after deadly Seminole crash: Pinellas deputies

ABC Action News 7/14 12:16A Kiley Vaughan

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they are investigating a fatal crash that left one dead and one on life support in Seminole on Monday night. Deputies said a Genesis GV80, driven by an 18-year-old St. Petersburg woman, was...

Southbound lanes of U.S. 19 in Tarpon Springs reopen after crash: TSPD

ABC Action News 7/13 11:42P Brian McBride

The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 19 in Tarpon Springs were closed on Tuesday morning due to a crash, authorities said. At about 2:25 a.m., the Tarpon Springs Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 19...

Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards

TAMPA.GOV News 7/13 8:59A Kirstin Albert (Convention Cente

Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards Kirstin A. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 02:59 pm Prevue Visionary Awards 2026 graphic with trophy and "Vote Now" button. The industry experts...