Duke Energy lowers rates for customers starting Monday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/31 4:29A Spectrum News Staff

This is the third rate reduction of the year.

Off-duty Tampa Police officer arrested for driving over 100 mph on I-75: TPD

ABC Action News 5/31 4:22A Anthony Romano

An off-duty Tampa police officer was arrested Sunday morning for driving more than 100 mph and recklessly weaving through lanes on Interstate 75, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies arrested...

One dead, two critically injured in three-car crash in St. Petersburg: SPPD

ABC Action News 5/31 4:08A Anthony Romano

One man is dead and two others are critically injured after a three-car crash early Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD). Around 1:15 a.m., a Mercedes sedan driven by Cleveland Sanders, 43, was traveling...

Hillsborough County deputy arrested for DUI in Citrus Park: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/31 3:52A Anthony Romano

A Hillsborough County Sheriffs deputy is on administrative leave without pay after being arrested Saturday night on a DUI charge, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Deputies said the traffic stop happened around 11:34...

Angeline community helping to 'save the bees' with new BeeHome

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/31 2:27A Calvin Lewis

A robotic beehive system equipped with AI technology is giving beekeepers a powerful new tool in the fight to protect the bee population.

City employee charged after fatal pedestrian crash in St. Petersburg alley: SPPD

ABC Action News 5/30 5:55A Anthony Romano

A St. Petersburg city employee is facing charges after police said he left the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD). Officers were called around 6:30 a.m....

Four teens injured after vehicle crashes into Venice Beach Pavilion: VPD

ABC Action News 5/30 5:11A Anthony Romano

Four teenagers were seriously injured early Saturday morning when their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion, according to the Venice Police Department (VPD). Around 4 a.m., responding officers found a single vehicle that had struck the...

Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing Hillsborough County traffic stop, running into pond: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/30 3:16A Anthony Romano

A 36-year-old man was arrested early Friday after deputies said he fled a Hillsborough County traffic stop and ran into a retention pond, according to a Facebook post. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said its aviation unit...

Manatee County deputies make 3 DUI arrests during saturation patrol: MCSO

ABC Action News 5/30 3:00A Anthony Romano

The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) Traffic Unit made three DUI arrests during a saturation patrol Friday night, according to a news release. Deputies said, in addition to the arrests, they also tested two other drivers, one of them a...

Three cats killed in Clearwater house fire: CFRD

ABC Action News 5/30 2:25A Anthony Romano

Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department (CFRD) crews responded to a house fire early Saturday morning that killed three cats but left a family unharmed, according to a news release. Firefighters were called to 1184 Norwood Avenue around 6:15 a.m....

Teen on e-dirtbike critically injured in crash with pickup in Pinellas Park: PPPD

ABC Action News 5/30 12:16A Anthony Romano

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after his e-dirtbike was rear-ended by a pickup truck Friday night in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD). The crash happened around 8:55 p.m. in the 6300 block of 70th...

Pasco deputies searching for two missing endangered teens in Holiday: PSO

ABC Action News 5/30 12:02A Anthony Romano

Pasco Sheriffs Office (PSO) deputies are searching for two missing endangered juveniles last seen early Saturday morning in the Holiday area, according to a news release. 14-year-old Krystah Rodgers is described as 5-foot-5, about 113 pounds,...

Brooksville woman found guilty of child sex related charges

ABC Action News 5/29 10:24A Jack Walsh

A Hernando County woman was found guilty after being accused of performing sex acts on a toddler. On September 23, 2024, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said it received information from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office...

Former wrestler Brian Blair reminisces about the industry on Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 5/29 9:52A Denis Phillips

Brian Blair, also known as one-half of The Killer Bees, joins Denis on Denis Phillips Live. The pair talked about the past, the impact wrestling has on the area, and how far the wrestling industry has come. Watch Denis Phillips Live Former...

Rowdies stay rowdy, continue hot start

ABC Action News 5/29 8:45A Kevin Lewis

The Tampa Bay Rowdies haven't lost a game this season, and they are off to their best start in seven years. Tampa Bay sits at 7-0-3 in USL Championship league play, with 24 points the most at this stage since the 2020-21 season. They're 9-0-3 in...