Man accused of sex crimes involving teen in Hillsborough County: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/24 3:59A Anthony Romano

One man is in custody following a sexual offense investigation involving a teenage victim, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said Sunday. On May 7, detectives discovered 41-year-old Karl Slazinski began communicating with a...

Power outage resolved in Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood: TECO

ABC Action News 5/24 3:32A Anthony Romano

TECOhas resolved a power outage in Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood that left nearly 2,000 customers in the dark on Sunday morning. According to the company's outage map , 1,845 customers were affected as of 9:25 a.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery joins Denis Phillips Live with this year’s edition of the Rule #7 beer

ABC Action News 5/22 7:17A Denis Phillips

Hurricane season is almost here, and people across the Tampa Bay region are preparing, including Crooked Thumb Brewery. Almost eight years ago, the Safety Harbor brewery started brewing its Rule #7 Hurricane Pale Ale. On Thursday, Crooked Thumb...

Crews prepare Old Memphis Cemetery for community cleanup event after vandalism

ABC Action News 5/22 7:16A Larissa Scott

At Old Memphis Cemetery in Manatee County, the sheriffs office has reported that 17 gravesites were found damaged. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Larissa Scott traveled to Palmetto to visit the site of the vandalism. WATCH: Crews prepare Old Memphis...

Universal's Epic Universe celebrates 1-year anniversary

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 6:58A Keith Landry

Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.

Homeowners still waiting on Elevate Florida as hurricane season nears

ABC Action News 5/22 6:39A Chad Mills

As another hurricane season begins, some Pinellas County homeowners say theyre still anxiously waiting for a state program that was supposed to help protect their homes from future flooding. Tampa Bay 28 has spent months following delays with...

Florida Vocational Rehabilitation program helps workers with hearing loss remain active in their...

ABC Action News 5/22 6:07A Erik Waxler

For many people with hearing loss, the struggle goes beyond personal frustration and can impact their ability to keep a job. A Florida program is helping some residents stay in the workforce by providing services and technology they might...

15-year-old boy hit by car near high school in St. Pete: police

ABC Action News 5/22 5:37A WFTS Digital Staff

An intersection was shutdown in St. Pete on Friday after a vehicle struck a 15-year-old boy near a high school. St. Pete police are investigating the incident that happened a little before 10 a.m. on May 22, with officers responding to a crash at...

Parent arrested after displaying handgun at Citrus County school bus stop: CCSO

ABC Action News 5/22 5:19A WFTS Digital Staff

The parent of two elementary-aged children is facing multiple charges after a confrontation at a school bus stop in Citrus Springs on Thursday morning. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said deputies responded to the reported firearm...

Armed home invasion suspect dead after Pinellas deputy-involved shooting: Clearwater officials

ABC Action News 5/22 3:55A Kiley Vaughan

Officials said detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting on Friday morning in unincorporated Clearwater. According to Clearwater officials, the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office responded to a 911 call about an armed home invasion in...

Renovation Gone Wrong: Hurricane Ian survivors say nonprofit's recovery project left home covered in...

ABC Action News 5/22 3:20A Michael Paluska

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Michael Paluska that mistakes were made after a demolition crew working to repair a Lee County home ended up creating more problems for the family. The recovery project coated the...

Judge sentences Alicia Andrews to 15 years in Florida State Prison in Julio Foolio case

ABC Action News 5/22 3:15A Kiley Vaughan

Alicia Andrews was sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison on Friday after a judge denied motions from her attorneys for acquittal and a new trial. On June 23, 2024, the Tampa Police Department said officers received a 911 call reporting a...

Local radio star Kristy Knight of 105.5 the Dove writes children's book with her daughter

ABC Action News 5/22 1:38A Sean Daly

For decades, local radio star Kristy Knight has soothed Tampa Bay with an upbeat attitude and a string of soft hits. Now, the voice of 105.5 the Dove has a new reason for her loyal fans to love her: Kristy wrote a children's book, "The Cow...

Susan Solves It: Check engine costs

ABC Action News 5/22 1:37A Susan El Khoury

A new report shows delaying repairs for a check engine light can turn minor issues into costly problems for drivers. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises drivers to address the check engine light promptly to avoid higher repair bills and...

Nonprofit created to preserve Circle of Heroes dive site

ABC Action News 5/22 1:35A Robert Boyd

Memorial Day Weekend is a time to reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Off the coast of Clearwater, there is a special memorial, but the only way to see it is by diving. Located about 10 miles out and 40 feet deep is...