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...

Fathers face modern parenting challenges while trying to stay present

ABC Action News 6/22 7:04A Erik Waxler

Many dads are juggling familiar responsibilities: raising children, providing for their families and trying to make the right decisions. But social media, busy schedules and modern pressures have added new challenges to parenting. The hosts of...

3-year-old dies in car in Riverview, Sheriff urges parents to make hot car safety priority

ABC Action News 6/22 5:40A Amanda Boettcher

Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said it is conducting a death investigation after a 3-year-old child was found deceased in Riverview. Deputies went to the home on Emerald Shore Drive around 10:40 p.m. on June 20. HCSO said deputies...

St. Pete dad helps lead daughter into recovery with strength and encouragement

ABC Action News 6/22 2:54A Heather Leigh

Anika Chanda has come so far, and looking at her now, its hard to believe she grew up in and out of the hospital, and attached to machines and devices. Encouragement from her family has been a constant, even when they were unsure what the future...

4 men found guilty in Julio Foolio's murder set to be officially sentenced

ABC Action News 6/22 2:32A Kiley Vaughan

The four men convicted in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio will be officially sentenced on Monday, according to court documents. On June 23, 2024, the Tampa Police Department said officers received a 911 call reporting a shooting at...

AG Uthmeier signs emergency rule to control concentrated 7-OH products

ABC Action News 6/22 1:42A Kiley Vaughan

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he signed an emergency rule to control concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and related chemical products during a conference at Tampa General Hospital on Monday. Uthmeier spoke at the Valdes...

Susan Solves It: Gas pump scam

ABC Action News 6/22 1:26A Susan El Khoury

Authorities warn of a gas pump scam that uses a drywall screw to keep the pump active after fueling, risking charges for someone else's gas. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking the nozzle holder for foreign objects, inspecting...

Investigation underway after man shot in St. Pete: SPPD

ABC Action News 6/22 1:18A Kiley Vaughan

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said an investigation is underway after a man was shot on Sunday evening. Officials said the incident occurred just before midnight on June 21 in the 2800 block of Emerson Avenue South. The man was taken...

News to Know for June 22

ABC Action News 6/22 1:01A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and it's officially the first week of summer after Sunday's summer solstice. The astronomical event marks the beginning of summer and occurs when one of Earth's poles has its maximum...

Hernando deputies respond to crash that killed pedestrian: HCSO

ABC Action News 6/21 10:35P Brian McBride

The Hernando County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) was responding to a fatal crash in Brooksville that killed a pedestrian, officials said. HCSO was on the scene near the intersection of Cortez Boulevard and Deltona Boulevard early Monday morning....