Police seeking public's help after teen found dead outside Bradenton home

ABC Action News 5/19 4:31A

A death investigation has been launched by the Bradenton Police Department after a teen was found dead outside a home on Monday night. BPD officers responded at about 10:15 p.m. on May 18 to a 911 call in the 700 block of 12th Avenue West, where...

Financial expert suggests 'spring cleaning' for your finances

ABC Action News 5/19 4:08A Larissa Scott

Prices on everyday essentials like groceries and gas keep rising. As costs increase, financial experts believe now is a good time of year to take inventory of your finances. Think of it as spring cleaning for your wallet. WATCH Financial expert...

Man and woman airlifted, hospitalized after vehicle crashes into pole in New Port Richey: FHP

ABC Action News 5/19 3:39A Leilyn Torres

A woman and her passenger suffered serious injuries after crashing into a pole in New Port Richey on Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 59-year-old woman was driving north on U.S. 19 near Cypress Drive around 7 a.m. on May 19,...

MEDIA ADVISORY: “Battle in the Bay” Demonstration Returns for SOF Week 2026

TAMPA.GOV News 5/19 2:38A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

MEDIA ADVISORY: “Battle in the Bay” Demonstration Returns for SOF Week 2026 Tony D. Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:38 am U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host its signature Capability...

Two dogs die in North Port house fire: NPFR

ABC Action News 5/19 1:23A Brian McBride

Two dogs were killed in a structure fire in North Port on early Tuesday morning, fire officials said. According to North Port Fire Rescue (NPFR), firefighters responded to the fire in the 8000 block of Herbison Avenue at about 2:45 a.m. Upon...

News to Know for May 19 2026

ABC Action News 5/19 1:03A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday. The Tampa Bay Rays extended their win record last night to 31 games with a win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays became the first team in the American League this season to get to...

Tampa Bay 28 viewers make 'If You Give a Child a Book' campaign a joyful success

ABC Action News 5/19 12:34A Sean Daly

Yarah is a 10-year-old 5th-grader at Sullivan Partnership School in Tampa, a Title 1 school where many of the students live with their families in a shelter next door. Yarah is an avid reader, especially of the popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"...

Loneliness is on the rise in Tampa Bay, local experts say real-life connection is the remedy

ABC Action News 5/19 12:26A Annette Gutierrez

Even as social media keeps people more connected than ever, many in the Tampa Bay area say they feel increasingly alone and experts warn that loneliness is taking a serious toll on mental health. Carrie Zeisse, president and CEO of Tampa Bay...

Bradenton man faces life in prison after convicted of shooting man five times: SAO

ABC Action News 5/18 10:40P Brian McBride

A Bradenton man faces life in prison after he was convicted of shooting a victim five times during an attempted robbery in 2023. A jury found Leonard Allen Lafleur Jr., 23, guilty of attempted murder in the first degree with a firearm after the...

Florida couple rebuilding after Hurricane Helene claim bank held $100K insurance payout

ABC Action News 5/18 8:45A Susan El Khoury

A Hillsborough County couple says Chase Bank held nearly $100,000 of their flood insurance payout for more than a year while they struggled to rebuild their Ruskin home after Hurricane Helene. Left waiting, the couple said they had to withdraw...

Jury finds man guilty of attempted murder in 2023 Bradenton shooting: State Attorney

ABC Action News 5/18 8:26A Amanda Boettcher

A jury convicted a man of attempted murder after an attempted robbery in 2023 led to a man being shot multiple times. Leonard Allen Lafleur Jr. was convicted in a jury trial on May 14 of attempted murder in the first degree with a firearm,...

Stand-up comedian Mojo Brookzz to bring tour to Tampa Theatre in December

ABC Action News 5/18 7:52A Leilyn Torres

Stand-up comedian Mojo Brookzz announced he will be bringing his "Outta Pocket Tour" to Tampa later this year. Dyon "Mojo" Brooks is an actor, writer, and comedian known for being in Nick Cannon's "Wild 'N Out" and Tyler Perry's show "Miss...

Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera resigns, set to run for Florida House District 67

ABC Action News 5/18 7:49A Amanda Boettcher

Luis Viera submitted his resignation from the Tampa City Council's District 7 seat as he has filed to run for a statewide elected office. Viera filed to run for the Florida House of Representatives District 67 on April 2, 2025. He submitted his...

Suspect's defense pleads not guilty in double murder of USF students' case; trial date set

ABC Action News 5/18 7:37A WFTS Digital Staff

The defense of the suspect charged with the murders of two USF graduate students entered a plea of not guilty on Monday. Tampa Bay 28 was at the hearing on May 18, as his trial date was set for Nov. 3, 2027. A status hearing is set for 9 a.m. on...

Rays launch summer reading incentive program for Tampa Bay students

ABC Action News 5/18 6:51A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays (30-15) have been one of the hottest teams in baseball this season holding the best record in the American League. But this summer, theyre making an impact off the field as well by bringing their energy into the classroom. The...