Pedestrian killed while crossing I-4 ramp in Polk County: PCSO

ABC Action News 3/7 4:14A Anthony Romano

A pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross an on-ramp from U.S. Route 27 to Interstate 4 in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Around 8 p.m., deputies arrived at the...

Bolts look to get back on track in Toronto

ABC Action News 3/6 11:46P Kevin Lewis

The Lightning look to get back on track this weekend in Toronto. The Bolts have lost four straight, matching their longest skid of the season. Tampa Bays been outscored 20-8 over that span. Jon Coopers team is 19-8-4 on the road this season....

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend |March 6-8

ABC Action News 3/6 1:27A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (March 6-8), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (3/6) Little River Band concert When: 7 p.m. Where: 255...

Single dad buys his first home at 39 as mortgage rates hit their lowest point in years

ABC Action News 3/6 1:19A Michael Paluska

Harry Torres spent his entire life renting. Now, he's a homeowner and he says it's a dream come true. Torres, a 39-year-old single father of two in Pasco County, told Tampa Bay 28 reporter Michael Paluska he has never owned a home or lived in a...

Tampa veterinarian celebrates 90th birthday doing what he loves

ABC Action News 3/6 1:17A Robert Boyd

This week, a Tampa veterinarian reached a major milestone, and he celebrated the best way he knows how, by going to work, caring for the animals he loves. Dr. Walter Woolf is the oldest practicing veterinarian on the West Coast of Florida; this...

Susan Solves It: Facility fee bills

ABC Action News 3/6 1:17A Susan El Khoury

Patients at hospital-owned outpatient clinics are facing unexpected facility fees, prompting calls for stronger protections and billing transparency. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises asking for a good-faith estimate before...

'Empty Bowls' event at Clay Center of St. Petersburg will help people in need on March 14

ABC Action News 3/6 1:16A Sean Daly

Buy a bowl. Feed a community. One of Tampa Bay's most creative fundraisers of the year literally and figuratively the annual "Empty Bowls" event will pack the Clay Center of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WATCH:...

News to Know for March 6

ABC Action News 3/6 12:55A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, March 6, and another warm Florida weekend is on the way. Meteorologist Ally Blake says sunshine and summer-like temperatures will make this weekend the perfect time to get outside...

Man accused of trying to kill victim with hammer, said 'God' told him to do it: LPD

ABC Action News 3/5 10:38P Brian McBride

Largo police arrested a man on Wednesday after he was accused of trying to kill an 84-year-old victim with a hammer, saying "God" told him to do it, according to a report. The Largo Police Department (LPD) charged Brian Rye, 55, of Largo with...

Weekend Traffic Advisory: March 6-8

TAMPA.GOV News 3/5 2:14A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Weekend Traffic Advisory: March 6-8 Robert L. Thu, 03/05/2026 - 08:14 am It's shaping up to be another busy weekend in and around downtown Tampa. Several events are expected to draw thousands of attendees, likely leading to congested streets and...

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

ABC Action News 3/4 7:43A 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 7:29A 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 6:42A 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 5:44A 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 5:33A 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...