From combat to canopy: Paraplegic veteran injured in Afghanistan finds healing in the sky

ABC Action News 1/25 9:59A Frances Lin

"Do not allow yourself to be afraid." Soaring through the sky, Army veteran Alex Dillman is proving that nothing, not even paralysis, can keep him grounded. Dillman, a Bradenton-area resident and former infantry soldier, was injured in 2011...

Deputies save 4-year-old child’s life after medical emergency on I-275

ABC Action News 1/25 9:44A Frances Lin

A childs life was saved in the middle of highway traffic. On Saturday, a little before 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to a person down call on I-275 involving an unresponsive 4-year-old. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office...

Winter storm continues to leave thousands stranded at TPA with hundreds of canceled flights

ABC Action News 1/25 8:24A Blake Phillips

Almost 200 flights were canceled at Tampa International Airport, leaving thousands of travelers stranded Sunday as a massive winter storm continued to disrupt air travel across the country. The storm's widespread impact forced many passengers to...

Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/25 8:00A Associated Press

In the videos, Alex Pretti is seen with only a phone in his hand.

Tax season starts Monday, here's what's new this year

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/25 7:53A Tyler O'Neill

The Big Beautiful Act has brought new tax provisions.

Missing diver found dead in Sarasota County: SCSO

ABC Action News 1/25 7:23A Brian McBride

The diver whom law enforcement agencies were searching for in Sarasota County was found dead, according to officials. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) worked with multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as local...

2 people hospitalized after fire engulfs Dunnellon mobile home

ABC Action News 1/25 7:20A Brian McBride

Two people were hospitalized on Sunday after a fire engulfed a mobile home in Dunnellon, officials said. Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) responded to a structure fire early Sunday morning at North Moonwind Terrace in Dunnellon. When firefighters...

Zolpho Springs driver killed in crash after failing to stop at stop sign: FHP

ABC Action News 1/25 5:17A Brian McBride

A Zolfo Springs man was killed in a Hardee County crash on Saturday after he failed to stop for a stop sign, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the 54-year-old victim was driving a pickup truck southbound on...

Osceola motorcyclist killed in Polk crash after car enters path: PCSO

ABC Action News 1/25 4:20A Brian McBride

An Osceola County motorcyclist was killed in a Polk County crash on Saturday after a vehicle turned into his path, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 p.m. on the westbound Ronald Reagan Parkway, just west of the intersection with...

Arson suspect in custody after Spring Hill home set on fire

ABC Action News 1/25 2:55A Brian McBride

An arson suspect was in custody after a Spring Hill home was set ablaze on Saturday, authorities said. According to Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR), just before 2:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Peach Tree...

Tampa housing advocates call for return of landlord registry amid rising rents

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 1/25 2:29A Fadia Patterson

As Tampa renters face rising prices and fewer affordable options, a local advocacy group says one tool could make a big difference.

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.