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New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:28:52 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness Tony D. Wed, 07/15/2026 - 08:28 am Mercy Oaks II was built on the site of a former strip mall in Tampa. A photo of the kitchen inside one of the Mercy Oaks II units. City of...

Mastodons and manatees at Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:12:23 Z

(ABC Action News) Get ready for your close-up, Bradenton! This Friday, starting at 6 a.m., Good Morning Tampa Bay on Tampa Bay 28 will broadcast live from Bradenton as part of their Community Show series. Dozens of amazing people and places will be highlighted, and...

Susan Solves It: Credit card costs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:10:48 Z

(ABC Action News) A new university-backed study found cash and debit card users may indirectly help fund credit card rewards programs through higher retail prices tied to interchange fees. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises paying off rewards credit cards...

Death investigation underway at North Port apartment complex: NPPD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:53:44 Z

(ABC Action News) The North Port Police Department (NPPD) said it is conducting a death investigation at an apartment complex on Wednesday morning. Police said there is a large police presence at Grande Court Apartments on Greenwood Avenue as officers conduct a death...

News to Know for July 15

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:49:59 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, June 15, and on this day in 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found. The stone is a key tool for deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, and it was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta...

Life after war: A veteran’s journey to find relief in ketamine therapy as program faces cuts

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:27:42 Z

(ABC Action News) As the United States marks 250 years of independence, some veterans say the battles they face after military service can be just as difficult as those fought overseas. Army veteran Travis Horn is among those participating in a Florida-funded study...

Tampa man get 40 years for lighting man on fire at gas station: prosecutors

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:58:45 Z

(ABC Action News) A Tampa man received 40 years in prison on Tuesday for lighting a man on fire at a gas station after an argument in 2023, prosecutors said. Earl Hargrove, 37, pleaded guilty in court on to second-degree murder in the death of Paul Gerbasi. On May 28,...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 years

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 Z

(Spectrum News | Bay News 9) The park’s iconic roller coaster will take its last launch on Aug. 2.

Tampa Police Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:45:05 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Police Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads Verliz W. Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:45 am TAMPA, FL. (July 14, 2026) - - In an effort to make the City of Tampa roadways safer, Tampa Police is partnering with the Florida Department of...

Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:43:33 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Meeting 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:43 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Jul 17 2026 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Public Meeting Notice EQUAL BUSINESS...

Susan Solves It: Hybrid sales surge

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:17:36 Z

(ABC Action News) A new report found hybrid vehicle sales jumped more than 40% as drivers look for ways to reduce fuel costs without fully switching to electric vehicles. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing long-term ownership costs, such as...

News to Know for July 14

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:05:09 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and we've just about made it halfway through July. This month's going by fast, and while the July heat may feel unbearable at times and scheduling around the rain can be difficult, take...

1 dead, 1 on life support after deadly Seminole crash: Pinellas deputies

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:16:25 Z

(ABC Action News) The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they are investigating a fatal crash that left one dead and one on life support in Seminole on Monday night. Deputies said a Genesis GV80, driven by an 18-year-old St. Petersburg woman, was traveling...

Southbound lanes of U.S. 19 in Tarpon Springs reopen after crash: TSPD

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:42:50 Z

(ABC Action News) The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 19 in Tarpon Springs were closed on Tuesday morning due to a crash, authorities said. At about 2:25 a.m., the Tarpon Springs Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 19 North...

Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:59:09 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards Kirstin A. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 02:59 pm Prevue Visionary Awards 2026 graphic with trophy and "Vote Now" button. The industry experts have spoken. The Tampa Convention Center and...

Suspect arrested, charged with murder in 2025 fatal club shooting: St. Pete police

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:38:33 Z

(ABC Action News) St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) announced Monday the arrest of the suspect tied to the fatal shooting of Delvin Jaquez Ford back in 2025. SPPD detectives arrested 28-year-old Jermaine Ivery for a fight that escalated into a deadly shooting on...

Suspect shot by deputies after domestic violence incident in Auburndale: PCSO

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:35:32 Z

(ABC Action News) Polk County Sheriff's Office said a deputy-involved shooting occurred in Auburndale after a domestic violence incident. PCSO said a domestic violence suspect was fleeing from the Sun Acres neighborhood, driving in a large truck, when he hit a...

Catching Rays with Craig Kimbrel

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:47:04 Z

(ABC Action News) The Tampa Bay Rays added an experienced and highly decorated arm to their bullpen in May with the signing of Craig Kimbrel. Kimbrel, 38, has put together a Hall of Fame resume over the last 17 seasons. He has locked down 440 saves in his career,...

Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:44:56 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week Tony D. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 08:44 am Tampa's history will be celebrated during Archives Awareness Week from July 12-18, 2026. Tampa Marks 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week A big...

2 people shot at bar in Clearwater, police investigating

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:36:51 Z

(ABC Action News) Clearwater Police said they are investigating a shooting that happened at a sports bar overnight that left two people injured. Police said the shooting happened just after midnight on July 13 at the 45 Sports Bar and Lounge in Clearwater. Officials...

Former Temple Terrace police officer enters written plea of not guilty in deadly crash

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:13:47 Z

(ABC Action News) A former Temple Terrace police officer entered a written plea of not guilty during an arraignment hearing on Monday morning in connection with a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl . Zachary Krug is charged with vehicular homicide after an April 15...

The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton is a popular 'first job' spot for local students

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:52:26 Z

(ABC Action News) Christian Houston dreams of playing in the NFL. But before that, the 15-year-old is happy with his very first job: Making desserts at the Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton (629 Cortez Rd W). "The managers and everybody, I expected them to be more...

Susan Solves It: Pet care costs

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:15:25 Z

(ABC Action News) A new report found owning a medium-sized dog can cost nearly $40,000 over its lifetime, while cat ownership can exceed $32,000 as veterinary and care costs continue rising. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing pet insurance...

News to Know for July 13

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:07:10 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're coming off another busy and exciting weekend in Tampa Bay. If this weekend's scattered storms put a hold on some of your plans, I have some good news. Meteorologist Ally Blake...

Man arrested in shooting after argument outside sports bar in Venice: SCSO

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:21:55 Z

(ABC Action News) Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a man who was involved in a shooting that happened outside a bar in Venice on Sunday night. The shooting occurred in the 800 Block of U.S. Highway 41 Bypass, Venice, at about 10:46 p.m., the...

Woman injured after crashing into utility pole guide wires in Pasco County: FHP

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:19:19 Z

(ABC Action News) A 29-year-old New Port Richey woman was injured Sunday morning after losing control of her vehicle on U.S. Highway 19 in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the woman was driving a Mazda CX30 northbound on U.S....

Drowsy driver causes four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Pasco County: FHP

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:05:51 Z

(ABC Action News) A Spring Hill man fell asleep behind the wheel and caused a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Pasco County on Wednesday, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened near mile marker 284 as traffic slowed in the...

Small plane makes emergency water landing near Honeymoon Island State Park: DFR

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:35:11 Z

(ABC Action News) A small aircraft made an emergency landing in the water near Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday afternoon, according to Dunedin Fire Rescue (DFR). Crews responded around 12:38 p.m. to reports of an aircraft emergency near 1 Causeway Boulevard....

Two-alarm apartment fire displaces families in Tampa: HCFR

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:52:11 Z

(ABC Action News) Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews battled a two-alarm apartment fire Sunday morning in Tampa that displaced multiple families, according to a news release. Around 9:35 a.m., dispatchers began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a...

Sarasota County lifts burn ban after wildfire risk decreases

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:48:26 Z

(ABC Action News) Sarasota County has lifted its burn ban after drought conditions improved and wildfire risk decreased, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department. The burn ban officially ended Sunday after the Keech Byram Drought Index remained below 500 for...

Bradenton man dies after I-75 collision in Manatee County: FHP

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:33:09 Z

(ABC Action News) Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) continues to look into a deadly crash overnight on Interstate 75 in Manatee County. FHP said the incident occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on July 10 on the northbound part of I-75 at mile marker 215. A 22-year-old...

18-year-old dies in I-75 crash in Sarasota County: FHP

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:08:44 Z

(ABC Action News) The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said an 18-year-old Parrish woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday night in Sarasota County. FHP said a Ford Escape, driven by the Parrish woman, was traveling in the center lane of northbound...

Former Lions player Terrion Arnold set for hearing on modifying pretrial release conditions

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:42:57 Z

(ABC Action News) Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is scheduled Friday morning for a motion hearing in connection to what prosecutors call a Tampa revenge-motivated kidnapping and robbery . Arnold, who posted his $1 million bond on June 30 , is looking...

1 dead after being hit by train in Winter Haven: CSX

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:54:16 Z

(ABC Action News) The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said deputies are conducting a death investigation after a man was fatally hit by a CSX train on Thursday night in Winter Haven. Deputies said they were dispatched to the railroad tracks northeast of the...

News to Know for July 10

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:10:15 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, and we're gearing up for another busy, and hot, weekend in the Tampa Bay area. Looking for some last-minute plans? There's no shortage of things to do this weekend, and if I were you, I'd...

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Pinellas County: PCSO

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:53:41 Z

(ABC Action News) One man is dead and another was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). PCSO said deputies are investigating a report of an adult subject shot. All parties are...

All I-75 southbound lanes closed in Wesley Chapel after fatal crash: FHP

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:38:48 Z

(ABC Action News) The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said all southbound lanes of I-75 are closed at CR-54 in Wesley Chapel following a fatal crash. FHP said the crash happened at mile marker 279 and troopers were dispatched to the scene at around 2:52 a.m. on July 10....

City Council Regular Agenda

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:55:03 Z

(TAMPA.GOV Calendar) City Council Regular Agenda 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Thu, 07/09/2026 - 04:55 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Jul 16 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date:...

Meteorologist Greg Dee stops by barbershop ahead of 'Teen Takeover' event

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:02:22 Z

(ABC Action News) Meteorologist Greg Dee stopped by Power Circle Barbershop in Tampa Heights on Wednesday morning ahead of a weekly community initiative for teens. It's "Teen Takeover" every Wednesday at the barbershop during the summertime months from 11 a.m. to 3...

K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:39:31 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees Tony D. Thu, 07/09/2026 - 08:39 am Pines were the dominant tree in the December planting, but the July 9 planting will be all oaks. Major Tree Planting Effort in New Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's goal of 30,000 trees...