Local Toys for Tots youth ambassador inspiring more service

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 3:52A Roy De Jesus

Paxton Dulski, a local Toys for Tots teen ambassador, is inspiring others his age to do more community service.

PIE adds 60+ flights Thanksgiving week, parking expected to fill

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 3:27A Angie Angers

Airport officials are expecting the paved long-term lot to be at capacity by Tuesday and by Wednesday every economy lot could be full as well.

Anna Maria Island business, one of many struggling post-hurricanes, to close in December

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 12:38A Julia Hazel

The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe says sales are down 50% this year, and that it’s been a struggle to recover from last year’s hurricanes.

Family Motor Fest uses dream cars to make students' college dreams come true

ABC Action News 11/21 12:28A Robert Boyd

This weekend, more than 1,000 cars ranging in type, model and year will be on display at Motor Enclave Tampa. Its the third annual GTE Financial Family Motor Fest. The car show just isnt about showing off dream cars; its about making dreams come...

News to Know for Nov. 21

ABC Action News 11/21 12:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Its finally Friday, and Tampa Bay is heading into a packed, fun-filled weekend. With theater shows, sports, and seasonal events across the Bay, theres plenty to do, and the beautiful weather should...

Tampa’s Winter Village opens Friday night at Curtis Hixon Park

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/20 11:56P Jason Lanning

Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Park on Friday night at 5 p.m., officially launching Tampa’s holiday season.

Pinellas teacher leads blanket project for hospital in honor of late son

ABC Action News 11/20 9:22A Mary O'Connell

A teacher in Pinellas County is continuing to head up a project that hits close to the heart while benefiting a local hospital. For Betsy Mauro, this community service project isnt just about making blankets. "Our goal has always been to get...

Sweet homecoming for Lightning assistant Dan Hinote

ABC Action News 11/20 9:08A Kevin Lewis

One of the Lightnings new additions this season isnt anyone on the roster its a new member of the coaching staff, whos very familiar with the Tampa Bay area. Kevin Lewis sat down with him to find out what hes learned on the Bolts bench. One of...

Traffic Advisory: Saturday, Nov. 22 - Miles for Moffitt

TAMPA.GOV News 11/20 6:22A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Traffic Advisory: Saturday, Nov. 22 - Miles for Moffitt Tony D. Thu, 11/20/2025 - 01:22 pm Traffic cone beside text: "Traffic Advisory" on blurred road background. Miles for Moffitt Course Map Traffic...

Lightning injury update: Hedman placed on IR, Paul to make season debut

ABC Action News 11/20 5:30A Kiley Vaughan

Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper said team captain Victor Hedman will be out " probably a couple more weeks, " according to Lightning beat writer Benjamin Pierce. Hedman was named captain in September of 2024 and is the first Lightning defenseman...

Spring Hill motorcyclist struck by pickup truck, seriously injured in Hernando County crash: FHP

ABC Action News 11/20 5:10A WFTS Digital Staff

A 25-year-old Spring Hill motorcyclist was struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured in Hernando County on Thursday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Authorities said just before 8 a.m. on Nov. 20, a Toyota Tacoma driven by...

Bayshore HS football assistant coach arrested again for soliciting minor for sex: MCSO

ABC Action News 11/20 4:54A WFTS Digital Staff

Authorities in Manatee County arrested a 42-year-old high school football coach Wednesday night on a charge of soliciting another minor for sex . The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) announced detectives became aware of another female...

Home Sweet HOA: An Investigative Report on the Growing Power of HOAs in Florida

ABC Action News 11/20 4:47A

It's your home and your community, but who really holds the power? Tampa Bay 28 I-Team Investigative reporter Adam Walser brings us this special report on Homeowners Associations. From skyrocketing costs to unchecked powers, we're listening to...

International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO-CLC, Local Union No. 754 and City of Tampa...

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 11/20 4:42A Karencia Ciagala (City Clerk)

International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO-CLC, Local Union No. 754 and City of Tampa Collective Bargaining Session Karencia C. Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:42 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Nov 25 2025 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook...

Public viewing today for DJ Dedrick Sykes shot and killed in Ybor City

ABC Action News 11/20 3:43A Kiley Vaughan

A public viewing will be held on Thursday evening for a local DJ killed last week in Ybor City. Dedrick Sykes, who worked at 7th and Grove lounge for over six years and performed at wedding venues throughout Tampa and Lakeland, was fatally shot...