Clearwater motorcyclist killed in crash on I-275: FHP

ABC Action News 1/24 8:16A Jack Walsh

A 54-year-old Clearwater man has died after a motorcycle crash on a Pinellas County exit ramp on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said the man was riding a Yamaha VMX12 southbound on the Milepost 30 exit ramp from...

Police chief calls for calm after man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/24 7:19A Associated Press

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told the AP that the person had a firearm with two magazines and that the situation was "evolving."

Clearwater woman charged with DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing man: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/24 4:51A Brian McBride

A Clearwater woman was charged with DUI manslaughter after she hit and killed a pedestrian on Friday, authorities said. The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) arrested 51-year-old Vanessa Downs for the fatal crash that occurred in Madiera...

Polk County Boys and Girls Club opens Workforce Development Center in Mulberry

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/24 3:24A Lizbeth Gutierrez

The center will give high school students insight into careers they might want to pursue and hands-on training.

Space heater believed to cause Spring Hill fire that destroyed home: HCFR

ABC Action News 1/24 3:17A Brian McBride

A space heater was believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a Spring Hill home on Saturday, officials said. Just after 6:30 a.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the house fire in the 4000 block of Keyes Avenue....

LIVE CAMERAS: Winter storm brings heavy snow and ice across the country

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/24 12:00A Spectrum News Weather Staff

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Plans unveiled for Rays at Hillsborough College, more top stories from the week and fun things to do...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/23 6:24P Spectrum News Staff

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

22 students taken to hospital after carbon monoxide detector goes off at Winter Haven school: WHPD

ABC Action News 1/23 5:24A Kiley Vaughan

The Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) said police and fire rescue crews are at the scene of Cypress Junction Montessori School after a carbon monoxide detector went off inside of the school on Friday morning. Police said the school was...

Polk County man claimed $2M prize from Florida Lottery scratch-off game

ABC Action News 1/23 5:07A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Lottery announced a Polk County man won $2 million from a scratch-off game. The agency said 50-year-old Emorie Clark of Fort Mead claimed a $2 million top prize from the $2,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER scratch-off game at the Florida...

Market in Newton to bring dietary needs, cultural preferences, household priorities: All Faiths Food...

ABC Action News 1/23 5:05A WFTS Digital Staff

A pilot "grocery-style-shopping" is opening up in the Newton neighborhood of Sarasota, All Faiths Food Bank announced Friday. Margies Market by All Faiths Food Bank is described as a choice-style community market "designed to increase access to...

'My livelihood is over': Pleas to stop proposed offshore Gulf drilling

ABC Action News 1/23 5:02A Amanda Boettcher

"Don't Drill Florida" was the message to federal officials as they mull plan to open more U.S. coastlines to offshore oil and gas drilling. Government officials, business leaders, and other community leaders spoke at a press conference on Friday....

Interview with USF cheer program after 11th championship title win

ABC Action News 1/23 3:34A Andrew Kinsey

The University of South Florida (USF) cheer program claimed two more national titles last weekend, marking the programs 11th championship title in the last six years. The USF cheer program traveled to Orlando to compete in the 2026 UCA/UDA...

Duke, TECO, and WREC sending crews to help states affected by winter storm

ABC Action News 1/23 3:32A Leilyn Torres

As a major winter storm moves across most of the country, Duke, TECO, and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) are sending crews to help restore power in the affected states. TECO said it's sending nearly 200 people to help restore...

2 men arrested in fatal shooting of teen in December 2025: Tampa police

ABC Action News 1/23 3:29A WFTS Digital Staff

Tampa police announced Friday the arrests of two people tied to the fatal shooting of a teen back in December 2025. Police, with help from US Marshals Task Force, located and arrested 22-year-old Jordanis Castillo Durand and 24-year-old Patrick...

Duke Energy crews head north ahead of winter storms, anticipated outages

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/23 2:18A Spectrum News Staff

Millions of people are bracing for severe winter weather this weekend as a winter storm is approaching states stretching from Texas to New England.