Stuff Your Stocking & Holiday Market

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 12/8 3:27A Dana Tincher (Parks & Recreation

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Formal introduction for USF's new head football coach Brian Hartline

ABC Action News 12/8 3:00A Kiley Vaughan

University officials said Brian Hartline will be formally introduced as the seventh head coach of the University of South Florida Football on Monday. Hartline will be introduced at an event on USF's campus at the Alumni Center at 11 a.m. on Dec....

Ybor City crash suspect set to appear in court again on Monday

ABC Action News 12/8 2:22A Kiley Vaughan

The 22-year-old man accused of killing four people and injuring several others in a deadly crash in Ybor City will appear in court on Monday for his pretrial detention hearing. Silas Kenneth Sampson faces multiple charges stemming from a Nov. 8...

Florida bear hunt returns, state parks need millions in repairs and Florida Poly turns to Lakeland...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/8 1:03A Spectrum News Staff

Here's the news and weather to start your day.

What makes Florida, Florida?: One clue, it's not Disney World

ABC Action News 12/8 12:22A Michael Paluska

For the past year, Tampa Bay 28 reporter Michael Paluska's been trekking deep into the Florida Wildlife Corridor, highlighting efforts by conservation photographers, non-profits, and everyday people to save Florida's last wild places. A wildlife...

Dunedin City Hall blends local government with regional art

ABC Action News 12/8 12:20A Robert Boyd

Going to a city council meeting may seem boring to many, but the city of Dunedin is livening things up by turning the walls of the commission chambers into a blank canvas for local artists. When Betsy Ore Glass enters Dunedin City Hall Commission...

Susan Solves It: Auto loan risks

ABC Action News 12/8 12:19A Susan El Khoury

With auto loan delinquencies rising, consumers are urged to improve credit scores, avoid risky terms, and consider refinancing to cut costs. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking and improving your credit score, securing...

News to Know for Dec. 8

ABC Action News 12/8 12:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and for some good news to kick off the week, it looks like we'll get a break from the rain after a gloomy weekend. Meteorologist Shay Ryan says the rain showers will move south, and...

Voters head to polls Tuesday in State Senate District 11 Special Election

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/7 11:58P Spectrum News Staff

Ralph Massullo Jr. is running against Ash Marwah for the seat, which became vacant when Gov. DeSantis appointed Blaise Ingoglia as the state’s CFO.

Florida Poly turns to Lakeland police after major staffing losses

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/7 11:32P Alexis Jones

At least eight officers have left Florida Poly’s police department since May, including the chief and deputy chief.

LANES OPEN: 3 left lanes blocked on I-275 South after crash with injuries: FHP

ABC Action News 12/7 11:19P Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said there was a vehicle crash with injuries on I-275 South in Hillsborough County on Monday morning. The three southbound left lanes were temporarily blocked on I-275 South at Lois Avenue. All lanes have reopened...

FHP responding to a traffic fatality in Tampa

ABC Action News 12/7 10:59P Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said officers are responding to a fatal traffic incident in Hillsborough County. The incident occurred at the intersection of Busch Boulevard and Orange Grove Road on Monday morning, according to an FHP traffic...

St. Pete man charged with animal cruelty after killing his pet birds: SPPD

ABC Action News 12/7 5:06A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg man was arrested for animal cruelty on Dec. 6 after he killed two of his pet birds, authorities said. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) charged Bradley Walters, 39, who lives in the city. According to a SPPD report,...

Man charged with DUI manslaughter after causing fatal Tampa crash that killed motorcyclist: TPD

ABC Action News 12/6 6:28A Brian McBride

Tampa police arrested a man for DUI manslaughter after he caused a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist early Saturday morning, authorities said. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) responded to the crash that occurred on County Line Road near...

Winter Haven woman hit by two cars, killed crossing I-4: FHP

ABC Action News 12/6 4:38A Brian McBride

A Winter Haven woman was killed early Saturday morning after getting hit by two vehicles trying to cross Interstate 4, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 27-year-old Oregon man, was...