A Saturday Valentine's Day means dip in business for florists

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/12 4:45A Angie Angers

Lu Cushing, owner of Janie Beane Florist, says that they typically see a 20% dip in sales on the years Valentine’s Day hits on a weekend.

Florida House bill would allow HOAs to be dissolved

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/12 4:27A Jason Lanning

A bill moving through the legislative session could dramatically change the balance of power between homeowners and homeowners associations (HOAs).

Organic methods yield healthy food at Gamble Creek Farms in Parrish

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/12 3:05A Virginia Johnson

Organic offerings at Gamble Creek Farms reflect commitment to clean food

House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke of White House agenda

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/12 1:46A Associated Press

The move drew instant recrimination from Trump himself who fired off a stern warning to those in the Republican Party who would dare to cross him.

Boil water notice issued for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/12 12:39A Spectrum News Staff

Officials said that residents should either use bottled water or boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or brushing your teeth.

News to Know for Feb. 12

ABC Action News 2/12 12:07A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and we've almost reached the end of the week. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we'll see mostly warm weather these next few days, perfect conditions for the jam-packed weekend ahead....

Foreclosure complaint filed against Elements on Third owner

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/11 11:50P Sarah Blazonis

The complaint alleges Lurin Real Estate Holdings owes a lender more than $110 million.

St. Pete officials to discuss Duke Energy negotiations at Thursday meeting

ABC Action News 2/11 11:37P Kiley Vaughan

The St. Pete City Council will hear updates on the Duke Energy negotiations and potential extension on Thursday, according to the meeting agenda. Council Member Brandi Gabbard added a new business item to the Feb. 12 meeting, requesting a referral...

Man seriously injured after shooting in St. Pete: Police

ABC Action News 2/11 11:34P WFTS Digital Staff

A police investigation is underway after a man was shot and seriously injured in St. Pete on Wednesday evening. St. Pete Police Department (SPPD) said officers responded to a report of a man shot near the 900 block of 16th Street South shortly...

Fire damages mobile home in Spring Hill RV park: HCFR

ABC Action News 2/11 9:19A Frances Lin

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at Holiday Springs RV Park in Spring Hill. Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews arrived Wednesday afternoon to find a mobile home in heavy flames, with nearby structures threatened. Officials are...

2 Davenport roommates arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography in their home:...

ABC Action News 2/11 9:06A Jack Walsh

Two Davenport roommates have been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Cyber Crimes Unit arrested 25-year-old Jefferey Johnston and 24-year-old Ryan Braley after an investigation...

Undocumented immigrant arrested after hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO

ABC Action News 2/11 8:53A Frances Lin

A man who fled a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven was quickly caught by deputies. The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said 39-year-old Jose Obregon Salgado was arrested Tuesday after rear-ending a womans vehicle on Rifle Range Road and...

Hernando deputies warn residents of driveway paving scams: HCSO

ABC Action News 2/11 7:20A Kiley Vaughan

The Hernando County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) is warning residents about driveway paving scams. HCSO said it has received multiple complaints about asphalt paving contractors going door to door, offering pavement at a low price verbally, then...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Prepare for traffic with many events this Valentine's Day weekend in Tampa

ABC Action News 2/11 6:15A Amanda Boettcher

Concerts, shows, games and a parade are expected to cause traffic headaches for drivers in Tampa this weekend. A concert at the Benchmark International Arena, a parade in Ybor City, and a festival at Curtis Hixon Park would already make for a...

Nonprofits team up to shelter pets of domestic violence survivors

ABC Action News 2/11 4:55A Michael Paluska

For many domestic violence survivors, the fear of leaving a beloved pet behind can become a deadly barrier to escaping an abusive relationship. Now, two Tampa Bay nonprofits are working together to ensure survivors never have to choose between...