Pinellas school leaders to give update on weapons detection system after ending pilot program early

ABC Action News 5/12 3:09A Larissa Scott

In April, Pinellas County Schools implemented a new pilot program to explore the latest technology for detecting weapons. It was described as a non-invasive screening tool, essentially a version of a metal detector though more high-techcombining...

Tampa CRA Invests $4M into Workforce Housing Apartments in Downtown Tampa

TAMPA.GOV News 5/12 2:39A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa CRA Invests $4M into Workforce Housing Apartments in Downtown Tampa Tony D. Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:39 am A new downtown Tampa apartment complex has converted 22 of its units into workforce...

'Painting With Penguins' at ZooTampa is an all-ages animal encounter with an arty twist

ABC Action News 5/12 1:59A Sean Daly

Penguin lovers, this story is just for you! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is unveiling a new all-ages animal encounter this month that allows families to paint a masterpiece with the help of an African penguin. The up-close experience is about 30-40...

Susan Solves It: Used car costs

ABC Action News 5/12 1:08A Susan El Khoury

Used car prices have hit their highest level since 2023 due to tight supply and growing demand. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises shoppers to be flexible, expand their search, and act quickly when they find a good deal.

News to Know for May 12

ABC Action News 5/12 1:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and there's a pretty good chance that at least some of us in the Tampa Bay area will get some rain today. Meteorologist Greg Dee says scattered rain is likely today, and the rain...

Mental health experts warn about the dangers of teen doomscrolling and share ways to limit screen...

ABC Action News 5/12 12:35A Blake Phillips

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing a closer look at the impacts of "doom scrolling" on teens. For millions across the country, information is in the palm of their hands. While this can be a good thing, scrolling endlessly without taking...

Crews respond to residential fire in Venice, citizens advised to avoid the area: SCSO

ABC Action News 5/12 12:31A Kiley Vaughan

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said crews were working a residential fire in Venice and advised citizens to avoid the area on Tuesday morning. SCSO said deputies were assisting the Sarasota County Fire Department with a residential...

Woman hospitalized for life-threatening injuries after Madeira Beach crash: PCSO

ABC Action News 5/11 6:27A WFTS Digital Staff

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious two-vehicle accident that happened in Madeira Beach on Sunday evening. Deputies said the crash happened just before 9:45 p.m. on May 10, when 53-year-old Jane Walseth was driving a 2015...

Gas leak causes road closure in Tampa: TPD

ABC Action News 5/11 5:52A WFTS Digital Staff

Construction workers hit a TECO natural gas line, causing a leak at the intersection of South Westshore Boulevard and West El Prado on Monday. Tampa Police Department (TPD) said crews are working to fix the leak on May 11. TPD added Tampa Fire...

ACTS Clubhouse | Community Presentation

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ACTS Clubhouse | Community Presentation 28.0286454, -82.4584817 WebformCreator (Bot) Mon, 05/11/2026 - 10:59 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, May 27 2026 , 11am - 12pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal ACTS Clubhouse has provided a welcoming...

Penalty phase set to begin for 4 men found guilty in Julio Foolio's murder

ABC Action News 5/11 4:40A Kiley Vaughan

The penalty phase for the four men found guilty of the first-degree murder of rapper Julio Foolio is scheduled to begin on Monday, according to court officials. A jury found Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy guilty...

Travel experts share tips to help travelers get their money back from Spirit Airlines tickets

ABC Action News 5/11 4:10A Larissa Scott

When Spirit Airlines announced it was closing earlier this month, it shocked thousands of travelers. Some were even left stranded. The announcement came with the immediate closure of operations globally. WATCH Travel experts share tips to help...

Attorneys for victim of FSU shooting file lawsuit against OpenAI

ABC Action News 5/11 4:02A Maya Sargent

Attorneys on behalf of Tiru Chabba and his family, one of two people killed in the Florida State University shooting last April, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. Bakari Sellers, Amy Willbanks of the Strom Law Firm, Gregorio Francis and J...

Project Return - Art Sale

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Project Return - Art Sale 28.0250346, -82.4625328 WebformCreator (Bot) Mon, 05/11/2026 - 10:00 am Event Status Scheduled When Sat, May 30 2026 , 12 - 2pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at...

Fort De Soto & Ybor City: The Spanish-American War's lasting impact on Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 5/11 1:21A Michael Paluska

From the white sands of Fort De Soto to the red-clay brick-lined streets of Ybor City, Tampa Bay played a pivotal role in the Spanish-American War and its legacy endures 127 years later. Construction on Fort De Soto began in 1898 to protect Tampa...