Increased Traffic and Road Closure During SOF Week at Tampa Convention Center

TAMPA.GOV News 5/2 9:17A Kirstin Albert (Convention Cente

Increased Traffic and Road Closure During SOF Week at Tampa Convention Center Kirstin A. Fri, 05/02/2025 - 03:17 pm Graphic that reads traffic advisory: Expect additional traffic around Tampa...

Powerball winner arrested for kicking deputy in the face at St. Pete TradeWinds

ABC Action News 5/2 3:48A Rebekah Nelson

A recent Powerball winner was arrested after officials said he kicked a deputy in the face during a fight at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach. Around 11:09 p.m. on April 29, a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy arrived at the hotel to...

The Internal Audit Department released its Tampa Police Department - Law Enforcement Trust Fund,...

TAMPA.GOV News 5/2 3:24A Vivian Walker (Internal Audit)

The Internal Audit Department released its Tampa Police Department - Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Audit 25-07 Vivian W. Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:24 am The City of Tampa has established five special revenue funds, collectively referred to as the Law...

Happening Saturday: Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest

TAMPA.GOV News 5/2 3:05A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Happening Saturday: Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest Tony D. Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:05 am Pageant contestants and singers will compete for the titles of 2025 Miss Asia Pacific and Asia...

News to Know for May 2

ABC Action News 5/2 12:39A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Have you heard of an unemployment overpayment? If you haven't, don't worryneither had hundreds of other Floridians. In fact, it took winning the lottery for many of them to find out the hard way, when...

Lumina Youth Choirs celebrates 10 years, prepares for international competition

ABC Action News 5/2 12:01A Robert Boyd

This year, the Lumina Youth Choirs is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Theyre not only letting their voices shine right here in Tampa Bay, but across the rest of the world. From elementary to middle to high school, the Lumina Youth Choirs is...

Susan Solves It: Real ID Required

ABC Action News 5/1 11:52P Susan El Khoury

Beginning May 7, U.S. travelers will need a Real ID to pass through TSA for domestic flights, a requirement designed to enhance security following the 9/11 attacks. Many travelers remain unprepared, with a substantial number still lacking...

5 things to know SeaWorld's newest attraction: Expedition Odyssey

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 11:32P Allison Walker

The new artic ride blurs the line between simulation and reality.

May Day demonstrations in U.S. and around the globe protest Trump agenda

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 1:23P Associated Press

Organizers said the International Workers' Day protests were against Trump's assault on labor protections, diversity initiatives and federal employees

Boater that crashed into Clearwater Ferry steps down from Jannus Live post

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:55A Spectrum News Staff

Law enforcement says Jeff Knight was operating the boat that crashed into the Clearwater Ferry Sunday night, killing one person and injuring 10.

Trump nominating Waltz as U.N. ambassador, hours after reports he was out as national security...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:48A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser while continuing his work at the State Department.

Free daily text service supports mental well-being for students and staff

ABC Action News 5/1 9:18A Wendy Ryan

For the last few years, ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan has told you about Cope Notes. Its a daily text message sent at different times of the day to help support your mental well-being. For me, it's been really like a life changer. And the...

DeSantis signs 8 bills into law, Trump nominates Waltz as U.N. ambassador and suspected graves on...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 9:12A Spectrum News Staff

Here's what you need to know to start your evening.

Rules for school diabetes emergencies, fentanyl testing, surrendered children among bills signed...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 8:59A Mark Boxley

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that he has signed into law eight bills that originated in the Florida House.

Senate Democrats plan to force vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El Salvador

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/1 8:58A Susan Carpenter

On Thursday, they filed a privileged motion that would force the State Department to issue a human rights report on El Salvador.