Growth adds traffic concerns on U.S. 41 in Palmetto

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 6:28A Tim Wronka

Russell Palmer, a Palmetto resident, said growth near U.S. 41 and 85th Street is making turns harder.

A+ Teacher has a blast leading STEM summer camp

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 5:30A Jorja Roman

Stevie Hodgkins has worked as a STEM teacher at Randall Middle School for 10 years.

Pinellas Park officials set for meetings on data center moratorium

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 5:25A Spectrum News Staff

City officials in Pinellas Park are scheduled this week to begin discussions on a data center moratorium.

Tampa International planning to move TSA to private contractors

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 2:10A Jason Lanning

Tampa International Airport is among the first in the country to join Transportation Security Administration's new Gold+ program.

Pinellas school board to receive update on potential school closures

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 2:09A Angie Angers

While no formal decision on future consolidations or closures is expected until the fall, school board members will be updated on the process Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching U.S. Gulf Coast

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/21 12:36A Associated Press

The slow-moving storm emerged Monday evening and is centered about 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida.

Scallop season brings millions of dollars to Pasco County's economy

ABC Action News 7/20 11:43A Erik Waxler

Scallop season is more than a summertime tradition along Pasco County's Gulf Coast. It's also a significant economic driver that brings tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars to local businesses each year. For lifelong Pasco County...

How Tampa General's Aeromed helicopter gets critical patients to the hospital faster than an...

ABC Action News 7/20 11:24A Jada Williams

When two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot in the line of duty on July 16, they were taken to Tampa General Hospital by helicopter. Deputies Sopharmony Muon and Colton Daniels were shot when a suspect ambushed them during an...

Emergency wastewater repairs to close lanes on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa

ABC Action News 7/20 10:29A Frances Lin

A large cave-in above a wastewater mainline will close two lanes on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa beginning Tuesday, affecting traffic between Brorein Street and Platt Street while crews complete emergency repairs. The City of Tampa announced...

Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday begins, financial expert offers advice

ABC Action News 7/20 9:20A Robert Boyd

Back-to-school shopping can be expensive, but starting July 20, relief is available. We have officially entered the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in the state of Florida, running now through August 20. One of the biggest things we talk about...

Sarasota police asking for public's help after shooting at youth football event at Booker HS

ABC Action News 7/20 9:07A WFTS Digital Staff

Sarasota police are investigating a shooting that happened during a youth football event at Booker High School on Saturday. Police confirmed on July 20 the shooting happened in the parking lot of the campus on July 18, during an event that was...

Man arrested, charged for abusing dog in Hillsborough County: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/20 7:57A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a man was arrested and charged after witnesses reported seeing him abuse his dog. HCSO said deputies responded to a call reporting an animal abuse incident shortly before 10 p.m. on July 19....

West Pasco girls softball league hosting Dixie Softball World Series

ABC Action News 7/20 7:27A Kyle Burger

For the first time since the 1980s, the West Pasco Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Association is hosting the Dixie Softball World Series. Dozens of teams across 10 states will compete at Starkey Ranch beginning on Saturday, July 25, through Tuesday,...

Tampa Bay Rodeo joins Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 7/20 6:37A Denis Phillips

The Tampa Bay Rodeo is back in town at the Florida State Fairgrounds. TK McNair, who is better known as Cowboy Sway, joined Denis on DPL to talk about how he became an internet sensation earlier this year. McNair jumped off his bronco thinking he...

"She was our angel": Family remembers 3-year-old after caretaker charged with murder

ABC Action News 7/20 5:20A Chad Mills

The grandmother of a 3-year-old Hillsborough County girl says her family is still struggling to understand how someone they trusted is now accused of killing the toddler. "We were always nice. She never showed any sign of being abusive or mean,"...