Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues

TAMPA.GOV News 6/23 9:27A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues Tony D. Tue, 06/23/2026 - 03:27 pm The Tampa Water Department offers irrigation evaluations to residents who want to cutdown on...

Trooper taken to the hospital after a crash on SR-54 in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 6/23 5:38A Amanda Boettcher

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said an FHP trooper was taken to the hospital after a teen driver ran into the back of his vehicle. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on June 23. FHP said the FHP Dodge Ram was stopped at a traffic signal on the...

Bucs name Tony Castricone to succeed Gene Deckerhoff as play-by-play announcer

ABC Action News 6/23 5:08A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers named Tony Castricone as the organization's new radio play-by-play announcer in a press release on Tuesday. The Bucs said Castricone is a veteran broadcaster who most recently spent nine seasons as the director of...

Several homes evacuated in Holiday as firefighters battle blaze: PCFR

ABC Action News 6/23 4:51A Brian McBride

Several homes were evacuated in Holiday early Tuesday morning after Pasco firefighters responded to a house fire, officials said. Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to the early morning fire on the 3000 block of Peterborough Street. Crews...

Polk County crash shuts down westbound lanes of S.R. 60

ABC Action News 6/23 1:50A Brian McBride

A crash on State Road 60 in Polk County has shut down the westbound lanes, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash is beyond Armour Road, between Mulberry and Bartow. All westbound lanes are...

Tampa music teacher Ernesta 'Mrs. Chick' Chicklowski gets 5th Grammy nomination

ABC Action News 6/23 1:13A Sean Daly

They call her "Mrs. Chick." But at this point, you might as well also call her one of the greatest teachers in Tampa Bay history. WATCH: Tampa music teacher Ernesta "'Mrs. Chick' Chicklowski gets 5th Grammy nomination Tampa music teacher Ernesta...

Susan Solves It: Flight delays hit decade high

ABC Action News 6/23 1:12A Susan El Khoury

If you feel like flight delays keep happening, you're not imagining it. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Susan El Khoury explains that a new report found delays are soaring and cites factors such as a shortage of air traffic controllers. The good news is...

News to Know for June 23

ABC Action News 6/23 12:56A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and the highs are climbing back into the mid 90s today. Meteorologist Greg Dee says the humidity will make it feel like we're in the 100s at times throughout the day, so make sure...

Woman calls 911 over ticket, busted with 28 bags of fentanyl in body: PCSO

ABC Action News 6/22 10:36P Brian McBride

A Lake Wales woman who called 911 after receiving a traffic ticket was caught with 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body after being arrested, authorities said. Gina Redding, 48, was charged with trafficking fentanyl. On June 15, two Polk County...

VIDEO: 18-year-old driver flees from law enforcement, goes wrong way on Sun City Center Boulevard:...

ABC Action News 6/22 12:21P Amanda Boettcher

Florida Highway Patrol dash camera video shows a woman weaving in and out of traffic and driving the wrong way in Hillsborough County. A Florida Highway Patrol Affidavit said a trooper with his emergency lights and sirens activated around 6:30...

North Greenwood Revitalization plan coming into Focus with Village at the Grove

ABC Action News 6/22 11:58A Robert Boyd

Clearwaters North Greenwood community is considered one of the most economically challenged neighborhoods in Pinellas County, but city leaders say thats soon about to change, and it all starts with shipping containers. Gloria Campbell, executive...

Federal appeals court sides with Pasco tax collector in 1st Amendment auditor case

ABC Action News 6/22 11:41A Erik Waxler

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Pasco County Tax Collector's Office in a lawsuit brought by a self-described First Amendment auditor who challenged the agency's policy restricting video recording inside its offices. The decision...

FL brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal

ABC Action News 6/22 9:47A Katie LaGrone

A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man battling an aggressive brain tumor was denied insurance coverage for the surgery he needed to remove it, only to see his insurer reverse course in a dramatic turn that unfolded inside his hospital room while our...

Tampa Bay Lightning radio play-by-play announcer stops by Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 6/22 8:49A Denis Phillips

Hockey season might be over, but there is still plenty of Lightning excitement to talk about. The Lightnings radio play-by-play announcer Dave Mishkin stopped by Denis Phillips Live to talk about all things hockey. Watch Denis Phillips Tampa Bay...

5-year-old spreads kindness through bright pink free book box in Plant City

ABC Action News 6/22 7:51A Keely McCormick

A small, bright pink box at a local baseball field is making an impact on the community, thanks to a 5-year-old with a love for books, kindness, and the color pink. Plant City is now home to the Lylabrary. It is a little free library-style box...