Catastrophic aftermath of Tropical Storm Debbie still felt in Sarasota's Laurel Meadows...

ABC Action News 5/22 10:00A Jada Williams

Driving through Laurel Meadows today is a stark contrast to the neighborhood immediately following Tropical Storm Debbie. The neighborhood was left underwater for days, and Allison Covallero is still...

Hillsborough County hosts State Attorney Academy to inspire future legal professionals

ABC Action News 5/22 9:53A Jada Williams

As college students wrap up their undergraduate studies and think about what happens next, the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office is showing them what life working for its office looks like. About 25 undergraduate students have spent the...

Signal 87 Summit

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 5/22 9:48A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Signal 87 Summit Eddy D. Thu, 05/22/2025 - 03:48 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, May 27 2025 , 5:30 - 6:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal TAMPA, FL (May 23, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is excited to launch our newest...

2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in D.C.

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 8:40A Associated Press

The stunning attack on Wednesday evening prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff.

Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle Education Department and fire employees

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 7:49A Associated Press

It marks a setback to one of the Republican president's campaign promises.

Sun midfielder Tymrak to retire after legendary career

ABC Action News 5/22 6:43A Kevin Lewis

Tampa Bay Sun midfielder Erika Tymrak is hanging up the cleats at the team's campaign in the inaugural season of the USL Super League. At 33, Tymrak's retirement marks the end of one of the most storied careers in women's soccer. The Bradenton...

U.S. Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 6:39A Associated Press

Advocates for ditching the penny cite its high production cost — almost 4 cents per penny now, according to the U.S. Mint — and limited utility.

NOAA predicts above normal activity this hurricane season

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 6:28A Meteorologist Reid Lybarger

The forecast calls for 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.

Multiple people on private plane that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 6:07A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Cessna 550 aircraft crashed at about 3:45 a.m. near the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

NOAA announces 2025 Hurricane Season outlook, predicts 3-5 major hurricanes

ABC Action News 5/22 5:57A Leilyn Torres

NOAA's National Weather Service predicts above-average hurricane activity this year in its 2025 Hurricane Season outlook. The 2025 Hurricane Season has a 60% chance of above-average hurricane...

U.S. filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 4:07A Associated Press

Applications for jobless benefits fell by 2,000 to 227,000 for the week ending May 17, the Labor Department said Thursday.

FWC ups staffing, prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 4:05A Angie Angers

Memorial Day weekend also marks the last major holiday before the state’s new Boater Freedom Act goes into effect.

Tampa city council to get update on storm readiness

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/22 3:28A Jason Lanning

For months, city crews have been working to clear storm ditches, clean storm drains and make repairs to the city's storm water system.

Hospital employee arrested for forcing himself on victim while at work: PSO

ABC Action News 5/22 3:10A Rebekah Nelson

A hospital employee was arrested after deputies say he forced himself on a victim while at work. The Pasco Sheriff's Office said Anthony Coleman, 30, was working at Bayonet Point Hospital when he entered the victim's room and forced himself on...

Lawmakers, doctors push for EKGs for student athletes

ABC Action News 5/22 2:42A Larissa Scott

Several Florida student-athletes have collapsed on the field in recent years. Thats one reason state lawmakers just passed SB 1070, also known as the Second Chance Act. It requires student athletes to get an electrocardiogram to participate in...