Chief Bercaw Announces Retirement

TAMPA.GOV News 6/9 4:55A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Chief Bercaw Announces Retirement Eddy D. Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:55 am TAMPA, FL. (JUNE 9, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department announces that Chief Lee Bercaw will officially retire on August 6, 2026, concluding a career spanning more than 30...

St. Pete man arrested after attacking dog with shovel: affidavit

ABC Action News 6/8 10:47P Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg man was arrested on Sunday after he attacked a dog with a shovel, authorities said. The St. Petersburg Police Department charged Christopher Toliver, 37, with cruelty to animals. According to two witness statements, Toliver struck...

Emil Lilleberg makes surprise visit to Lightning youth hockey camp

ABC Action News 6/8 11:32A Kyle Burger

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg made a surprise appearance at the Lightning Development Youth Hockey Camp at TGH IcePlex on Monday, spending time with young players and sharing his passion for the game. Its really fun to see so many...

Epperson community residents on edge after masked vandals target cars with feces, condiments

ABC Action News 6/8 11:28A Annette Gutierrez

Residents in the Epperson community of Wesley Chapel are on high alert after three masked individuals were caught on video vandalizing cars in a neighborhood driveway. Jennifer Ramos said she has lived in Epperson for nearly a decade and has...

Dunedin Woman Raises Awareness for Alzheimer's with new Start-Up Tech Company

ABC Action News 6/8 11:19A Robert Boyd

June is Alzheimers Awareness Month and there is a woman in Dunedin who has created a new start-up company, in honor of her dad, aimed at bridging the gap between patient and caregiver. As you walk down the hallways at Arden Courts of Palm Harbor,...

Could a Pinellas beach become more private? Belleair Shore petition sparks beach fight

ABC Action News 6/8 10:50A Chad Mills

A fight over a little known line in the sand is brewing along a portion of the Pinellas County coastline. Supporters call it a simple property rights issue, but opponents warn it could reshape how part of the beach is used for decades to come....

6.1 earthquake off the coast of Cuba, Tampa Bay residents report feeling quake

ABC Action News 6/8 8:45A Amanda Boettcher

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Cuba around 2 p.m. on June 8. Viewers and residents around the Tampa Bay area have reported feeling the earthquake. Watch: Chief...

'Jersey John' still turning heads along Pasco County roads after more than 16 years

ABC Action News 6/8 8:05A Erik Waxler

If you've driven through West Pasco County over the past two decades, chances are you've seen John Kovaleski. Better known as "Jersey John," Kovaleski has spent more than 16 years standing along busy roadways, waving, dancing and spinning signs...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | June 12-14

ABC Action News 6/8 7:53A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (June 12-14), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (6/12) Shuffle with Pride When: 5:30 p.m. Where: St....

Alabama family desperate to find missing 19-year-old in Temple Terrace

ABC Action News 6/8 7:24A Keely McCormick

A family from Alabama reached out to Tampa Bay 28, hoping to get help in finding their son, Diego Aaron Barragan Rojas. His family said they have not heard from him since May 25. Police say he was last seen on May 26. His family said they are...

Tampa's Chief Building Official Named 2026 Building Official of the Year

TAMPA.GOV News 6/8 7:08A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa's Chief Building Official Named 2026 Building Official of the Year Tony D. Mon, 06/08/2026 - 01:08 pm JC Hudgison was recognized as the Florida’s “Building Official of the Year” in Jacksonville....

Woman wanted in September fatal Zephyrhills hit-and-run: FHP

ABC Action News 6/8 6:56A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said officials are still looking to identify the driver in a fatal hit-and-run from September . FHP said a 55-year-old Zephyrhills man was riding a moped eastbound on SR-54 at around 8:52 p.m. on Sept. 29. A...

Tampa man charged with DUI manslaughter after deadly US 41 crash in Hillsborough County: FHP

ABC Action News 6/8 5:04A Leilyn Torres

The Florida Highway Patrol said two people are dead after two cars crashed on US 41 on Sunday evening. FHP said around 5:45 p.m. on June 7, a Toyota Camry was traveling north on US 41 when it was overtaken by a Nissan Pathfinder that came from...

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits Gulfport Pride

ABC Action News 6/8 4:56A Greg Dee

Over the weekend, Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee visited Gulfport Pride. Greg said he enjoyed meeting some viewers at the event and already can't wait for next year. Greg showed off some photos and videos from his time in Gulfport during...

Special Guest to Join City of Tampa Annual Juneteenth Celebration

TAMPA.GOV News 6/8 4:07A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Special Guest to Join City of Tampa Annual Juneteenth Celebration Tony D. Mon, 06/08/2026 - 10:07 am The City of Tampa Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising and Wellness Fair is open to the public on Friday,...