Downtown/Historic Ybor Tourism Marketing District Steering Committee

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Employee helps stop fire at Lecanto Culver's before firefighters arrive: CCFR

ABC Action News 9/21 3:29A Anthony Romano

An employee helped prevent a larger fire at a Lecanto Culver's restaurant early Monday morning after a commercial ice machine caught fire, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR). Firefighters responded at 1:02 a.m. to the restaurant on...

Fire damages building along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tampa: TFR

ABC Action News 9/21 2:59A Anthony Romano

Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) crews responded to a structure fire along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Monday. The fire occurred in the 700 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to TFR. Crews arrived to find a working structure...

'It saved my life': Plant City man credits smartwatch after Sarasota bike accident

ABC Action News 9/20 12:17A Haley Zarcone

A Plant City man is crediting his smartwatch with saving his life after what he describes as a serious bike accident during a family vacation in Sarasota. Terry Williams, 69, said he was out for his morning bike ride near Mote Marine on August 2...

Authorities monitoring Port Tampa Bay after overnight haz mat situation

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/19 5:09A Spectrum News Staff

Tampa Fire Rescue continues to monitor Port Tampa Bay after a hazardous materials incident Friday night.

Health department says there are now 134 dengue fever cases in Hillsborough County; 1 death...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/19 3:59A Spectrum News Staff

The number of dengue fever cases in Hillsborough County continues to rise.

St. Petersburg nonprofit trains kids to help prevent gun violence

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/19 3:57A Tyler O'Neill

Quis for Life trained more than 50 St. Petersburg kids on ways to prevent gun violence while honoring Marquis Scott, who was killed in 2019.

Tampa Bay based media company reports growth and employee retention after 4-day work week adoption

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/18 11:15P Calvin Lewis

Tampa-Bay based Brick Media first began a four-day work week for its employees on a trial basis.

Freebee shuttle service ending on St. Pete Beach

ABC Action News 9/18 12:11P Casey Albritton

People visiting and living on St. Pete Beach will soon have fewer transportation options. WATCH: Freebee shuttle service ending on St. Pete Beach Freebee shuttle service ending on St. Pete Beach The City of St. Pete Beach is not renewing its...

South Tampa flood relief project approved, but legal fight from business group may lie ahead

ABC Action News 9/18 11:24A Jada Williams

Tampa homeowners who have watched stormwater swallow their streets and seep into their homes for years got the news they had been waiting for when Tampa city council approved the South Howard Flood Relief Project on Thursday. The project will...

Nonprofit provides Florida elementary students free eye exams and glasses

ABC Action News 9/18 11:22A Rebecca Petit

Students at John Snively Elementary are getting free eye exams and prescription glasses as part of an effort to make sure vision problems do not become a barrier to learning. For children struggling to see the board or read a book, clear vision...

Dog killed in Pasco house fire caused by lithium-ion battery: PCFR

ABC Action News 9/18 7:59A Brian McBride

A dog was killed in a New Port Richey house fire on Wednesday caused by a lithium-ion battery, officials said. Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to the house fire in the 4000 block of Grouper Lane. Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke...

North Port police patrol car hit on I-75

ABC Action News 9/18 7:34A Kiley Vaughan

The North Port Police Department (NPPD) said one of its patrol cars was hit on I-75 on Thursday night. Police said an officer was out of his vehicle assisting people involved in a crash when another vehicle slammed into his patrol car. WATCH:...

Keep Pasco Beautiful cleanup targets litter before it reaches local waterways

ABC Action News 9/18 7:26A Erik Waxler

Litter can start on a road, in a park or even in a neighborhood. But eventually, it can make its way into local waterways. Hundreds of volunteers are expected to take part in the annual Keep Pasco Beautiful cleanup Saturday, Sept. 19, at...

Felon accused of pointing gun at Hernando firefighters after crash: HCSO

ABC Action News 9/18 6:54A Anthony Romano

A convicted felon is facing multiple new felony charges after deputies say he pointed a handgun at two firefighters who were trying to render aid following a crash in Hernando County. Deputies responded Thursday to a crash with injuries at County...