Doctors share tips to stay healthy, prevent flu this holiday season

ABC Action News 12/20 8:45A Mary O'Connell

There's nothing worse than getting sick around the holidays. There was a Christmas gathering, and you go, and someone comes, and maybe they think they're better, and they're not, said Hanna Hodges. Hodges knows the pain of feeling under the...

Florida agriculture hit with $190M losses from Hurricane Milton

ABC Action News 12/20 8:20A Associated Press

Florida agriculture suffered more than $190 million in losses from Hurricane Milton, making it the costliest for farmers and ranchers of three cyclones that pummeled the state in 2024, according to University of Florida researchers. When all the...

Polk County man with prior sex offenses arrested for groping teen at Chick-fil-A: PCSO

ABC Action News 12/20 7:28A Amanda Boettcher

A man with a criminal history of groping and sex offenses was arrested in Polk County for inappropriately grabbing a 16-year-old girl at a Chick-fil-A. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Awny Abdel...

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups

ABC Action News 12/20 6:35A CNN

This is a landmark moment for sports media rights, said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Brazil will host the next tournament in 2027, while the 2031 host has yet to be awarded by FIFA. This agreement sends a strong message about the real value...

After stormy year, Jewish community thankful to celebrate Hanukkah

ABC Action News 12/20 5:56A Erik Waxler

With hurricanes affecting the lives of so many, Rabbi Michael Birnholz says its been challenging to celebrate this year at Temple Bnai Israel. We have so many members of our congregation that had significant damage to their homes and disruption...

Cold weather shelters opening in Hillsborough County

ABC Action News 12/20 5:21A Amanda Boettcher

Cold weather shelters are to open Saturday in Hillsborough County as temperatures are expected to dip into the 40s in the area overnight. Hillsbrough County said, the shelters will be open Saturday, Dec. 21, for the homeless and those who live in...

Florida woman with rare cardiac disease treated at TGH with cutting edge device

ABC Action News 12/20 5:04A Lauren St. Germain

If something feels off in your body, it can often feel frustrating until you find someone who will listen and help. Once a Florida woman found a doctor to hear her concerns, she learned she had a rare disease. Jocelynn White said she felt healthy...

Deputies investigating fatal shooting of man in Tampa

ABC Action News 12/20 1:56A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Tampa early Friday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Patina Drive around 4 a.m. after receiving reports about the shooting. When they...

Gulfport businesses encourage people to shop local for last-minute holiday gifts

ABC Action News 12/20 1:14A Larissa Scott

Gulfports popular downtown area was overcome with water from Hurricane Helene. The record-setting surge pushed several feet of water inside many of the businesses, and some are still closed nearly three months after Helene. Gulfport Beach Bazaar...

The Internal Audit Department released its T&I Hardware Inventory and Asset Management, Audit 24-17

TAMPA.GOV News 12/20 12:43A Vivian Walker (Internal Audit)

The Internal Audit Department released its T&I Hardware Inventory and Asset Management, Audit 24-17 Vivian W. Fri, 12/20/2024 - 07:43 am The Business and Logistics Management Division, of Technology & Innovation (T&I), is responsible for the...

Annual Gasparilla Bowl Bowl kicks off Friday afternoon

ABC Action News 12/20 12:02A Keely McCormick

On Friday, December 20, the Florida Gators will take on the Tulane Green Wave for the annual Gasparilla Bowl. It's taking place in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium and is the 16th annual game. The Gasparilla Bowl has become a December holiday...

Lead Foot City, an automotive theme park in Brooksville, reopens this weekend

ABC Action News 12/19 11:22P Sean Daly

Lead Foot City , which calls itself "America's Automotive Theme Park," is reopening this Saturday and Sunday with a bigger, better, LOUDER new layout of attractions. The Brooksville experience created by Achilles Thomas, the Walt Disney of Wheels...

News to Know for December 20

ABC Action News 12/19 11:17P Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. There will be lots of sunshine to look forward to today, with no rain in sight. If you're looking for something to do with the family this weekend, head to the theaters for the premiere of "Mufasa: The...

A Kid's Place delivers Christmas spirit to children in need

ABC Action News 12/19 10:43P Robert Boyd

From decorating the tree to visiting Santa to opening presents, there are dozens of activities we think of when it comes to Christmas. Unfortunately, there are some children living in our community who have never experienced any of them. But the...

Caroling with Castor and onbikes Prepare to Deliver 120 New Bikes and Helmets to Children

TAMPA.GOV News 12/19 10:39A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Caroling with Castor and onbikes Prepare to Deliver 120 New Bikes and Helmets to Children Robert L. Thu, 12/19/2024 - 05:39 pm Tampa children will get the surprise of their lives tomorrow when Mayor Jane Castor and community leaders deliver...