Crime ring busted in Hillsborough County, family of man killed reacts to ferry crash arrest and...

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Yankees come back to beat Rays 7-5 behind Bellinger, Volpe and Fried

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/29 7:34P Associated Press

NY Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays, 7-5

Clearwater Fatal Ferry Crash: What we know about Jeff Knight

ABC Action News 7/29 6:19A Amanda Boettcher

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested Jeff Knight in connection with an April crash with the Clearwater Ferry . WATCH LIVE | Family of man killed in Clearwater Ferry crash holds press conference at 1 p.m. after...

Hillsborough County shelter asking for help to keep dogs cool amid extreme heat

ABC Action News 7/29 5:31A Leilyn Torres

Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is asking for residents to take in dogs amid extreme heat in the Tampa Bay area . The shelter said they have shade but no AC for dogs at the shelter. They are asking residents in the area to take a dog for...

Rays trade for Marlins catcher Nick Fortes a day after sending another catcher to the Brewers

ABC Action News 7/29 5:20A Associated Press

Tampa Bay traded for Miami catcher Nick Fortes on Tuesday, a day after the Rays sent veteran catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee in another deal as the trade deadline approaches. The Marlins acquired minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel, who was...

Increased Traffic Expected August 1-3 During Tampa Bay Comic Convention

TAMPA.GOV News 7/29 4:23A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Increased Traffic Expected August 1-3 During Tampa Bay Comic Convention Robert L. Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:23 am Traffic advisory graphic for Tampa Bay Comic Convention, Aug 1-3, 2025, with superhero...

Art Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/29 3:34A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Art Committee Charline S. Tue, 07/29/2025 - 09:34 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Aug 6 2025 , 9 - 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Notice: City of Tampa, Public Art Committee Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Hanna...

Meeting of CCNA Selection/Certification Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/29 2:54A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Meeting of CCNA Selection/Certification Committee Charline S. Tue, 07/29/2025 - 08:54 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Aug 14 2025 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Notice - Meeting of CCNA Selection/Certification Committee Time &...

Deputies investigating death of 2 people outside of Sarasota discount store

ABC Action News 7/29 2:43A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies launched a death investigation after two people were found dead outside of a Sarasota discount store. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said early Tuesday morning, the two victims were found at the rear of Ollie's Bargain Outlet on...

FWC makes arrest in Clearwater Ferry crash case that killed one

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/29 1:37A Angie Angers

FWC has charged Jeffrey Knight, who was operating his boat when it collided with the ferry.

News to Know for July 29

ABC Action News 7/29 12:37A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. It's been days of heat alerts here in Florida, and Tuesday is no different, with Extreme Heat Warnings up for most of the Tampa Bay area. Your time would be best spent staying indoors, or at least in...

Traffic cameras in school zones set to go live for new Hillsborough County school year

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/29 12:14A Jason Lanning

Tampa Police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will implement speed cameras in various school zones.

Susan Solves It: Subscription cancellation rule

ABC Action News 7/28 11:51P Susan El Khoury

A federal appeals court has overturned a new FTC rule intended to simplify consumer subscription cancellations, citing procedural flaws in the rulemaking process. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury says it's important to be aware of...

New principal and teachers work together to turn around Pasco County elementary school

ABC Action News 7/28 11:51P Robert Boyd

Teachers started setting up their classrooms earlier than usual at one Pasco County school. Thats because they are attempting to make a giant leap this year when it comes to academic performance. For those of you who dont know, Chester Taylor...

Rays trade catcher Danny Jansen to his hometown Brewers for minor league infielder

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/28 7:16P Associated Press

Rays trade catcher Danny Jansenr