Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay, Central Florida

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 6:18A Spectrum News Staff

With cold conditions forecast this week in some Bay area and Central Florida counties, officials announce the opening of shelters in some locations.

Bolts hold off Canadiens 5-4, extend winning streak to four games

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 4:16A Associated Press

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, Gage Goncalves added two assists as the Lightning held off the Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout on Sunday.

Missing Child Alert issued for 13 and 15-year-old girls from Wauchula, last seen on Christmas

ABC Action News 12/29 4:12A Leilyn Torres

The FDLE issued a missing child alert for two teen girls from Wauchula who were last seen on Christmas. The FDLE said Paisley Fabila, 13, and Alenna Fabila, 15, were last seen in the 1400 block of Casen Court in Wauchula. Paisley is 5 feet 3...

K9 Partners For Patriots say they are at risk of losing critical, federal funding this year through...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 4:04A Calvin Lewis

A local veterans organization is at risk of losing major federal funding at the end of this year.

Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay ahead of New Year's Eve cold front

ABC Action News 12/29 2:08A Kiley Vaughan

With temperatures expected to drop tonight and into Tuesday across the Bay, here are the local cold weather shelters available. This list will be updated as more counties release information. Citrus County Citrus County Cold Weather Shelter...

Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/29 1:35A Jason Lanning

Major sporting events are helping drive early momentum, including the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium this week.

Wesley Chapel family prioritizes celebrating Kwanzaa, hopes more people learn about the holiday

ABC Action News 12/29 1:16A Larissa Scott

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African culture. Its a week-long, 7-night celebration observed every year right after Christmas, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. WATCH full report by Larissa Scott Wesley Chapel family prioritizes celebrating Kwanzaa Tampa Bay...

Woman struck, killed by SUV in Pinellas Park crash: Police

ABC Action News 12/29 1:11A Kiley Vaughan

The Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD) said a woman has died from her injuries after she was struck by an SUV in a Sunday night crash. Police said the crash happened at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 28 in the 11700 block of 66th St N. SPPD...

Susan Solves It: Securing smart devices

ABC Action News 12/28 11:57P Susan El Khoury

As connected devices become more common in homes, taking steps like enabling security features, updating software, and removing outdated gadgets can help prevent hacks. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises reviewing and enabling built-in...

News to Know for Dec. 29

ABC Action News 12/28 11:53P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and were splitting this week between 2025 and a brand new year. While today will still be warm, Meteorologist Ally Blake says Florida winter is making a brief appearance over the next...

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 8:57A Associated Press

Trump is hosting Zelenskyy to try to close out a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia that would end nearly four years of war.

Parts of Tampa Bay remain under burn ban

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 7:20A Spectrum News Staff

Hernando and Pasco counties are not under one right now.

St. Armands Circle businesses get a boost in sales from holiday shoppers

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/28 4:08A Julia Hazel

The Giving Tree owner says they tripled their sales for the month of December this year compared to December last year.

Hillsborough County crash kills 9-year-old Riverview girl: FHP

ABC Action News 12/28 3:49A Brian McBride

A Hillsborough County crash killed a 9-year-old girl on Dec. 27 after the SUV she was in turned into the path of an oncoming car, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Chevrolet Trax, driven by a 32-year-old...

St. Pete man killed in crash after running red light: SPPD

ABC Action News 12/28 2:24A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg man was killed in a crash on Dec. 27 after he failed to stop at a red light, police officials said. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD), the crash occurred at North Frontage Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...