Hillsborough County firefighters stop Apollo Beach garage fire from spreading inside home

ABC Action News 9/13 11:42A Frances Lin

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews stopped a garage fire from spreading into a home Saturday morning in Apollo Beach. The fire was reported at 10:36 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 7500 block of Regents Garden Way, according...

I like it HOT! festival returns to Largo

ABC Action News 9/13 10:27A Blake Phillips

Thousands of hot sauce and taco lovers will flock to the Largo Event Center over the course of the weekend. For 25 years, the festival has provided local vendors with an opportunity to grow their brand and establish their presence in the...

Rescues in Action: Lily Rose, Luna and Peach

ABC Action News 9/13 10:20A Heather Leigh

Lily Rose Hi, Im Lily Rose a 4-year-old white sableback Husky with one icy-blue eye and one warm brown eye, so they call me Fire and Ice. I like to think I carry both in my heart, tooplayful energy when were out exploring, and sweet, calming love...

Man dies of drowning at Turtle Beach in Sarasota: SCSO

ABC Action News 9/13 8:51A Brian McBride

A man died of drowning in Sarasota County on Saturday, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said. According to a Sheriffs Office report, deputies responded to a report of a drowning at Turtle Beach, north of Midnight Pass, in the 9000 block of...

Tarpon Springs man fatally shot after breaking into home: TSPD

ABC Action News 9/13 3:54A Brian McBride

A Tarpon Springs man was shot and killed by residents in a home on Saturday after trying to break into the residence, police officials said. At about 12:41 a.m. Tarpon Springs Police Department (TSPD) officers responded to a report of a shooting...

Man charged with DUI in fatal Manatee County hit and run: FHP

ABC Action News 9/13 3:12A Brian McBride

A man was arrested a man for drunk driving in Manatee County on Sept. 12 after he hit and killed a pedestrian, authorities said. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers charged Arnulfo Carranza Dominguez, 38, with DUI, no drivers license involving...

Man fatally shot in Ybor City after fight outside a lounge: TPD

ABC Action News 9/13 12:04A Brian McBride

A man was fatally shot outside a Tampa lounge on Saturday after a fight between two groups of people, authorities said. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) was investigating the shooting at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge, 2003 E. 7 th Ave. One...

One dead, one in custody after shooting on E. 7th Avenue

TAMPA.GOV News 9/12 11:20P Verliz Williams (Police Departme

One dead, one in custody after shooting on E. 7th Avenue Verliz W. Sat, 09/13/2025 - 05:20 am Tampa, FL. (September 13, 2025)- Tampa Police is investigating a deadly shooting this morning at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge. Shortly after 2:15...

Access to social media in question following videos of Charlie Kirk's murder

ABC Action News 9/12 11:39A Blake Phillips

Video of the murder of Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah spread across social media rapidly on Wednesday. While officials say video evidence helped them identify 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, children and families could easily access video showing...

Day 4: State prosecutors rest in the trial of the murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell

ABC Action News 9/12 10:29A Jada Williams

On the fourth day of the Suni Bell murder trial, state prosecutors rested their case. On August 22, 2021 , the Suni Bell was riding in the back seat of a vehicle with two adultsher mom and unclewhen a second car drove up and someone began...

Man arrested after allegedly stabbing another man over 10 dollars in St. Petersburg: SPPD

ABC Action News 9/12 10:12A Amanda Boettcher

St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) arrested a man accused of stabbing a 60-year-old man after an argument over $10. Calvin Holland, 44, was arrested for attempted murder in the first degree, SPPD said. Around 9:45 a.m. Friday, Holland and...

Breast cancer patient continues battling her disease, her insurance company for coverage

ABC Action News 9/12 9:41A Katie LaGrone

We recently sat down with Rachel Roth-McKnight at her home in St. Pete. Rachel smiled as she tussled her new curls. Ive got these chemo curls now, she said with a laugh.The last time, I had no hair, and now its coming back, she said, smiling....

Egbuka, Bucs look to build on week one win

ABC Action News 9/12 8:30A Kevin Lewis

Before the play was even called, Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka knew he wanted the ball thrown his way for the decisive touchdown of Tampa Bay's week one 23-20 win over Atlanta. He wanted it so much so that he told quarterback Baker Mayfield...

Student push leads to new sidewalks near Pasco schools

ABC Action News 9/12 8:21A Erik Waxler

With so many new neighborhoods in Pasco County, the need for sidewalks is greater than ever before. An eighth grader stepped forward to make sure his fellow students had a safe path to school, and his push helped bring more than a million dollars...

Tampa Honors Hispanic War Hero on 75th Anniversary of His Sacrifice

TAMPA.GOV News 9/12 6:25A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa Honors Hispanic War Hero on 75th Anniversary of His Sacrifice Robert L. Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:25 pm Soldiers climb ladders with smoke in the background; historical military scene. It was 75 years...