Sarah Branyan helps fellow veterans with her personal story of recovery

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/16 2:15A Rick Elmhorst

She is a peer support specialist at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital.

State legislative session at halfway point, Seahorse Restaurant reopens after it was destroyed by...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/16 12:57A Spectrum News Staff

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Crews battle multiple brush fires across Polk County

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/16 12:32A Spectrum News Staff

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday.

AI, property tax bills garnering attention as legislature meets halfway point

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/16 12:23A Jason Lanning

Lawmakers are in the second half of the legislative session in Tallahassee and a number of bills are still moving through committees.

Recharge: Momentous Occasions brings Lightning fans behind the scenes

ABC Action News 2/15 9:28A Frances Lin

Tampa Bay Lightning fans can experience an unforgettable behind-the-scenes special when Recharge: Momentous Occasions premieres in primetime this Sunday. The one-hour special airs from 8 to 9 p.m. on WFTS and from 10 to 11 p.m. on WXPX,...

Fans flock from all over the country for Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

ABC Action News 2/15 8:55A Mary O'Connell

Hundreds of fans turned out for this year's Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. Fans flocked from all over the country, filling the stands to cheer on their favorite team. There was no question who Dee Harris was rooting for. "What made...

Rescues in Action: Benny, Moose and Mochi

ABC Action News 2/15 8:41A Heather Leigh

Benny My name is Benny Ba-ba-ba Benny and the Jets! (yes, I fully expect you to sing it every time you say my name). Im a sweet, freckle-faced boy who lives for affection, playtime, and soaking up all the love I can get. I am house-trained,...

Juvenile arrested in Zephyrhills stabbing that left man critically injured: PSO

ABC Action News 2/15 5:04A Anthony Romano

Deputies arrested a juvenile Sunday in connection with a Zephyrhills stabbing that left an adult man with life-threatening injuries on Saturday, according to Pasco Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the stabbing incident near Pure Water Way...

Lakeland scrapyard blaze contained; no injuries reported: PCFR

ABC Action News 2/15 12:26A Anthony Romano

Polk County crews battled a large scrapyard fire off Main Street in Lakeland on Saturday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue. Crews were responding to another scene around 6 p.m. when their battalion chief noticed a black smoke column off...

St. Pete's Localtopia market grows into city staple after 13 years of supporting local vendors

ABC Action News 2/14 9:13A Blake Phillips

For 13 years, Localtopia has been giving local businesses and artists in St. Petersburg a huge boost in foot traffic, and this year's event is the biggest yet. The completely local market features hundreds of artists and vendors showcasing what...

Tampa man charged after alleged street takeover pedestrian hit-and-run: FHP

ABC Action News 2/14 3:51A Anthony Romano

A Tampa man was charged with highway racing and leaving the scene of a crash after an alleged hit-and-run during a street takeover on Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Police said the FHP aviation unit observed vehicles...

Four charged in Tampa street racing incident: FHP

ABC Action News 2/14 3:23A Anthony Romano

Four people were charged with unlawful racing on a highway after a police pursuit in Tampa on Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The incident took place in the area of Hillsborough Avenue and Lois Avenue just after midnight,...

Boil water notice lifted in Pinellas County

ABC Action News 2/14 12:48A Anthony Romano

Pinellas County Utilities lifted a precautionary boil water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde customers on Saturday, the county said. Officials said water quality testing confirmed water in these areas met all federal...

Palmetto hosts 3-day Multicultural Festival

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 7:50A Jeff Butera

The festival is a free event “designed to celebrate the cultures that thrive in Palmetto and Manatee County,” according to organizers.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 7:49A Associated Press

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination.