City of Tampa Nears Goal of Creating 10,000 Affordable Homes

TAMPA.GOV News 5/27 2:41A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

City of Tampa Nears Goal of Creating 10,000 Affordable Homes Tony D. Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:41 am Around $147,000 in renovations were completed in Carlton Mallard’s East Tampa home. Before and after...

Palm Harbor Teacher Retires After 46 Years

ABC Action News 5/26 9:42A Robert Boyd

This week marks the end of an era for one particular teacher within Pinellas County Schools. After 46 years teaching in the district, the last 38 of them at Lake St. George Elementary School, Susan Adams is retiring. Shell teach her final class...

FDOT to close I-275 entrance ramp at Himes Ave overnight Tuesday for repaving

ABC Action News 5/26 9:38A Leilyn Torres

FDOT said the northbound I-275 entrance ramp from Himes Avenue will close from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning for repaving. From 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, the entrance ramp will close to allow construction...

McMillan primed for breakout season as Bucs begin voluntary practices

ABC Action News 5/26 9:35A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially kicked off voluntary practices, better known as OTAs, on Tuesday with a different pecking order at wide receiver. Following the departure of longtime legend wide receiver Mike Evans to San Francisco, third-year...

Sarasota man accused of shooting girlfriend, 6-year-old son, and family dog: SCSO

ABC Action News 5/26 9:23A Frances Lin

A Sarasota man is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and 6-year-old son before shooting the family dog during a shooting at a home in the Artistry neighborhood , according to an arrest affidavit. The Sarasota County Sheriffs Office (SCSO)...

Four candidates face off in Plant City runoff election

ABC Action News 5/26 7:14A Keely McCormick

Voters across Plant City headed to City Hall Tuesday to cast their ballots in the municipal runoff election, where two commission seats are up for grabs. Four candidates are on the ballot, with two candidates running for each open position. Karen...

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits Anona Elementary School in Largo

ABC Action News 5/26 5:57A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee visited a first-grade class at Anona Elementary School in Largo as they prepped for the end of the school year. The visit was Greg's second-to-last visit of the school year before summer break. WATCH:...

Teen motorcyclist dies after May 9th hit-and-run crash in St. Pete: SPPD

ABC Action News 5/26 5:35A WFTS Digital Staff

A teen motorcyclist is dead after a hit-and-run crash that happened on May 9, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced Tuesday. Yaudel Enrique Rosabal Fernandez, 18, died this past weekend at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Police said...

Heat is On- Staying Safe as Temperatures Rise

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/26 4:55A Janelle McGregor (Neighborhood &

Heat is On- Staying Safe as Temperatures Rise 27.9459016, -82.4655023 Janelle M. Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:55 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments Heat Is On Informational Flyer When Sat, Jun 13 2026 , 2 - 4pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal...

Architectural Review Commission

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/26 3:28A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Architectural Review Commission 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:28 am Event Status Scheduled When Mon, Jun 1 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CITY OF TAMPA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC...

Water Violations Up During Drought, As Water Department Expands Support Programs

TAMPA.GOV News 5/26 2:01A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Water Violations Up During Drought, As Water Department Expands Support Programs Robert L. Tue, 05/26/2026 - 08:01 am Drought continues to impact regional water supplies. As extreme drought conditions...

Tampa Bay History Center hosts summer camps for preteen archaeologists, pirates

ABC Action News 5/26 1:16A Sean Daly

Attention all Indiana Jones and Captain Jack Sparrow fans! The Tampa Bay History Center has summer camps just for you. Oh, and if you're a fan of American Girl dolls, they have a camp for you, too. The museum on Water Street in downtown Tampa has...

Susan Solves It: Reverse mortgage risks

ABC Action News 5/26 1:15A Susan El Khoury

Reverse mortgages let older adults access cash from home equity, but interest and loan terms can reduce property value over time. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises homeowners to fully understand the terms and responsibilities of...

Drought threatens the amount of drinking water in Tampa: Mayor Castor

ABC Action News 5/26 1:13A Frances Lin

Tampa water violations have increased nearly 30% compared with last year as drought conditions persist, prompting expanded enforcement and conservation programs. Tampa held a press conference on May 26 to update enforcement efforts. "We are in a...

News to Know for May 26

ABC Action News 5/26 1:04A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and were entering the final week of May. Even though summer is still weeks away, the weather says otherwise. Meteorologist Greg Dee says highs will climb back into the 90s today...