Jury selection begins in trial of 2024 murder of Julio Foolio

ABC Action News 4/8 3:11A Kiley Vaughan

Jury selection for the trial connected to the 2024 murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is scheduled to start on Wednesday in Hillsborough County, according to court documents. On June 23, 2024, the Tampa Police Department said officers...

100 New, Larger Hope Cottages to be Unveiled at Tampa Hope

TAMPA.GOV News 4/8 2:56A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

100 New, Larger Hope Cottages to be Unveiled at Tampa Hope Tony D. Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:56 am Tampa Hope’s new cottages measure 70 square feet, with thicker wall panels to significantly improve...

Susan Solves It: How to get notified of car recall

ABC Action News 4/8 2:49A Susan El Khoury

Chances are high you've owned a car that was affected by a recall. Federal data show that among the hundreds of thousands of cars recalled each year, many are never repaired. Tampa Bay 28's Susan El Khoury looks at an easy thing you can do to...

Wedding venue sues Florida neighbors over noise complaints while claiming state agritourism...

ABC Action News 4/8 2:48A Adam Walser

A state law designed to protect Florida farmers is at the center of a growing dispute in a Citrus Park neighborhood, where residents say a wedding venue is disrupting their lives. Some of those neighbors say they are now facing lawsuits for...

Three cats, two ferrets missing after Brooksville camper fire: HCFR

ABC Action News 4/8 1:18A Brian McBride

Three cats and two ferrets were missing after a camper caught fire in Brooksville on Tuesday, officils said. Just before 3:30 p.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the 5200 block of Oney Drive for a residential fire. When...

News to Know for April 8

ABC Action News 4/8 1:15A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and Tampa Bay is taking a quick break from the summer heat as we slowly but surely trek through the month of April. Meteorologist Greg Dee says highs will only reach the 70s today,...

Annual driver’s license reinstatement events return to Tampa Bay region

ABC Action News 4/7 11:43P Kiley Vaughan

Operation Green Light events are scheduled across the state of Florida, allowing drivers to reduce or waive certain fees tied to suspended licenses. During the events, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) said drivers can work with local...

Man jailed after attacking girlfriend for 'buying life insurance': CPD

ABC Action News 4/7 10:36P Brian McBride

A man was arrested in Clearwater on Sunday after attacking his girlfriend for "buying life insurance," authorities said. Brandon Andrews, 28, was charged with aggravated assault and armed kidnapping by the Clearwater Police Department. According to...

Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/7 4:32A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef 27.9747898, -82.4166517 Tony D. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:32 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Apr 9 2026 , 8:15 - 8:30am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Step into spring with a refreshing 15-minute stretch...

Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground

TAMPA.GOV News 4/7 2:11A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground Robert L. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:11 am Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground The City of Tampa is cutting the ribbon...

Pinellas County Schools' weapons detection pilot program begins

ABC Action News 4/6 11:15A Robert Boyd

Pinellas County Schools is stepping up its efforts when it comes to gun safety. Starting April 7, the school district are implementing a new pilot program exploring the latest technology for detecting weapons. The pilot program will take place in...

Manatee County honors the legacy of coach Eddie Shannon

ABC Action News 4/6 10:31A Jack Walsh

Manatee County is paying tribute to Coach Eddie Morris Shannon Jr., a World War II veteran, educator, mentor and Hall of Fame coach remembered for his impact on youth and his community. Born March 7, 1922, Shannon made history as head football...

Lightning look to finish at top of the division as they head to Buffalo

ABC Action News 4/6 7:25A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up the regular season series against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday with a clash of the top teams in the Atlantic Division in Buffalo. Tampa Bay is 1-2-0 against the Sabres this season, with a 4-3 overtime win on Feb. 3...

Homicide investigation underway in Venice after man dies: City officials

ABC Action News 4/6 6:00A Kiley Vaughan

The Venice City Managers Office said a homicide investigation is underway after a man died on Monday morning. Officials said Venice police responded to a reported fight in the 200 block of South Grove Street at around 6 a.m. on April 6. The...

Tampa man dead after losing control of vehicle on I-4: FHP

ABC Action News 4/6 5:10A WFTS Digital Staff

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced Monday that a 28-year-old Tampa man has passed away following a crash on I-4 near milepost 1. The accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. on April 6 when a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on I-4 near...