Suspect arrested after 'well-liked' retired nurse killed in 'brutal stabbing' in Davenport: PCSO

ABC Action News 12/16 2:25A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriff Judd plans to address the "arrest of a murder suspect accused of the brutal stabbing death of a 65-year-old retired nurse in Davenport over the weekend," according to a Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) release. Tampa Bay...

Volunteers needed for non-profit organizations across Tampa Bay this holiday season

ABC Action News 12/16 2:12A Larissa Scott

Its been a tough year for many people financially, and families have struggled to make ends meet as the cost of living remains high. While local organizations are always in need of donations, if you arent able to give money, they hope youll...

Man charged in fatal shooting outside Tampa bar to appear in court

ABC Action News 12/16 1:07A Kiley Vaughan

The man charged in a fatal shooting outside of a sports bar in Tampa is set to appear in court today for his pretrial detention hearing. Police said 23-year-old Miguel Lopez is facing a second-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of...

Tampa notary working to bridge the gap for Spanish-speaking communities with new business

ABC Action News 12/16 12:34A Larissa Scott

Sara Roman has had her fair share of struggles. Shes used those struggles as fuel to open Notary Kiosk. I started here with $73 in my account, said Sara Roman. WATCH: Tampa notary working to bridge the gap for Spanish-speaking communities Local...

Gulfport artists put together book and exhibit reflecting on 2024 hurricane season

ABC Action News 12/16 12:25A Robert Boyd

This month in Gulfport, a new book and art exhibit were simultaneously unveiled to the public and at the center of it all is the local community and how they rallied together during the days, weeks and months following Hurricanes Helene and Milton...

Susan Solves It: Best time to buy a used car

ABC Action News 12/16 12:22A Susan El Khoury

The holidays seem to inundated with ads for deals on new cars, but what about if you're in the market for a used model? A new report analyzed years of car sales to pinpoint the best days to get a deal on a used car. Hint, you might want to wait...

News to know for Dec. 16, 2025

ABC Action News 12/15 11:59P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Its Tuesday, and a rare visitor from beyond our solar system is swinging past Earth this week. NASA says a stray interstellar comet called 3I/Atlas will make its closest approach on Friday, passing...

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 12/15 4:53A Karencia Ciagala (City Clerk)

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Karencia C. Mon, 12/15/2025 - 11:53 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Dec 19 2025 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Time & Date: 10:00 A.M....

'Largest fentanyl seizure' in Citrus County leads to 2 arrests: CCSO

ABC Action News 12/15 3:04A WFTS Digital Staff

Citrus County law enforcement officials announced Monday what they call a "record-setting fentanyl bust." According to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, after carrying out a search warrant at a home in the 700 block of West Barrymore Drive in...

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'

ABC Action News 12/15 1:45A AP via Scripps News Group

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called slop. The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year. Its such an...

Tampa Bay businesses push through challenges as 2025 comes to a close

ABC Action News 12/15 1:38A Keely McCormick

As 2025 winds down, small business owners across Tampa Bay say this year has tested their resilience. From inflation and tariffs to ongoing recovery from last years hurricane season, many local business owners tell Tampa Bay 28 theyre feeling the...

Elderly Pasco County woman becomes fugitive over HOA violations, fears jail time

ABC Action News 12/15 1:24A Adam Walser

A Pasco County homeowner has been living as a fugitive for six months, hiding in another state after her homeowner's association obtained an arrest warrant over unpaid fines and fees stemming from lawn and property violations. Ying Pang, who owns...

$1M Powerball ticket sold at Publix in Clearwater: Lottery officials

ABC Action News 12/15 1:08A Kiley Vaughan

A Publix in Clearwater sold a $1 million winning lottery ticket, according to Florida Lottery officials. In Saturday's Powerball drawing, five tickets, sold in California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia, matched all five white balls...

Fair Oaks Park Recreation Center Opens

TAMPA.GOV News 12/15 1:01A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Fair Oaks Park Recreation Center Opens Robert L. Mon, 12/15/2025 - 08:01 am Fair Oaks Park Recreation Center Opens The stunningly new Fair Oaks Community Center is opening its doors, ready to receive...

12 Cars of Christmas puts families on the road to success

ABC Action News 12/15 12:08A Robert Boyd

Weve all heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but at the nonprofit organization Wheels of Success, they have the 12 Cars of Christmas. Lashondra Davis and Jamiere Albert say, its not every Christmas you receive something life-changing. They are two...