Wesley Chapel's Milahnie Perry sets Air Force's women's basketball all-time scoring record

ABC Action News 3/4 6:43A Kiley Vaughan

Milahnie Perry of Wesley Chapel became the all-time leading scorer in Air Force womens basketball history with 1,740 career points, according to the university . The senior guard broke the 30-year record during the teams last home game and senior...

Pasco program aims to reduce repeat offenses by supporting returning citizens

ABC Action News 3/4 6:29A Erik Waxler

A Pasco County program is working to stop what advocates describe as a revolving door for people caught in cycles of crime and drug addiction. For one young man, who did not want his face shown, life after jail has been a difficult transition. He...

Police investigate fatal crash in Lakeland after Winter Haven man dies: LPD

ABC Action News 3/4 5:42A Kiley Vaughan

The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) said officers are investigating a crash on East Memorial Boulevard that left a man dead on Monday evening. LPD said a silver GMC SUV, driven by a 49-year-old Winter Haven man, was traveling eastbound on East...

Person in custody after teen boy, woman shot in St. Pete: Police

ABC Action News 3/4 4:44A WFTS Digital Staff

St. Petersburg police said one person is in custody following a shooting that left a teen boy and a woman injured on Wednesday morning. Police said the shooting happened shortly before 10:45 a.m. on March 4, when officers responded to a call of...

Tampa Bay on a Budget: Fun ideas for things to do for $20 or less in March

ABC Action News 3/4 4:33A Leilyn Torres

Whether you're looking for a date-night idea, a fun way to hang out with friends, or a family outing, Tampa Bay 28 has what you need to plan the perfect day! The goal is to give you options of things to do and places to eat are $20 or under. The...

'Jellyfish clouds' from SpaceX launch seen in Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 3/4 2:04A Kiley Vaughan

A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday morning left strange "jellyfish clouds" in the Tampa Bay area. SpaceX said the Falcon 9 rocket launched at 5:52 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips...

Police warn counterfeit car seats are on the rise across Tampa Bay region

ABC Action News 3/4 1:29A Keely McCormick

The Tampa Police Department is warning families about a concerning uptick in counterfeit car seats. Police said the seats are often sold online and can look legitimate, but do not meet federal safety standards. These counterfeit seats could put...

Susan Solves It: Pet microchip warning

ABC Action News 3/4 12:40A Susan El Khoury

A recent investigation reveals that pet microchips are only useful if the linked registration database is active and up to date. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises pet owners to have their vet scan their pets microchip and verify the...

Free wrestling classes for kids ages 7-18 taught by former state champion Patrick Spano

ABC Action News 3/4 12:39A Sean Daly

Patrick Spano was an angry kid. "At 9 years old, I had a bad temper," he says. But enrolling in martial arts classes and eventually taking up wrestling gave him an outlet for his aggression. "After that, my temper went away very quickly because I...

News to Know for March 4

ABC Action News 3/4 12:04A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and if this cold weather has made you miss summer temperatures, you're in luck. Meteorologist Ally Blake says we'll see highs in the 80s this afternoon and throughout the weekend....

St. Pete police chief addresses how domestic violence cases are handled after officer is arrested

ABC Action News 3/3 11:34P Kylie McGivern

A St. Petersburg police officer has been arrested on a domestic battery charge for the second time while employed by the same department, and the case is drawing renewed attention to the issue of officer-involved domestic violence. Officer Curtis...

Hot Spot Diner, owned by a Pennsylvania restaurateur, opens in St. Petersburg

ABC Action News 3/3 3:30A Sean Daly

John Hazakis ran his first diner when he was just 18 years old. "This is my business," says the Greek man a true diner prodigy! about serving comfort food to all walks of life. In Pennsylvania, especially around the Philadelphia area, John would...

Tell the Tampa Bay Rays what YOU think of proposed Ballpark at Tuesday meeting

ABC Action News 3/3 3:04A Heather Leigh

If you've looked over the renderings for the new ballpark the Tampa Bay Rays want to build in Tampa, you may have thoughts, maybe you want to change or add a few things. Tonight is your chance to make your voice heard! Tampa Bay Rays leadership...

Water Works Park Gets Inclusivity And Safety Upgrades

TAMPA.GOV News 3/3 3:01A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Water Works Park Gets Inclusivity And Safety Upgrades Robert L. Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:01 am The We-Go-Round is level with the ground, so children in wheelchairs can roll right into the fun. Water Works...

Former teacher among 89 arrested in human trafficking operation: HCSO

ABC Action News 3/3 2:10A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said a former high school math teacher was one of 89 people arrested during a multi-week undercover human trafficking operation. Deputies said between Jan. 1 and Feb. 6, HCSOs Human Trafficking...