Scallop season brings millions of dollars to Pasco County's economy

ABC Action News 7/20 11:43A Erik Waxler

Scallop season is more than a summertime tradition along Pasco County's Gulf Coast. It's also a significant economic driver that brings tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars to local businesses each year. For lifelong Pasco County...

How Tampa General's Aeromed helicopter gets critical patients to the hospital faster than an...

ABC Action News 7/20 11:24A Jada Williams

When two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot in the line of duty on July 16, they were taken to Tampa General Hospital by helicopter. Deputies Sopharmony Muon and Colton Daniels were shot when a suspect ambushed them during an...

Emergency wastewater repairs to close lanes on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa

ABC Action News 7/20 10:29A Frances Lin

A large cave-in above a wastewater mainline will close two lanes on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa beginning Tuesday, affecting traffic between Brorein Street and Platt Street while crews complete emergency repairs. The City of Tampa announced...

Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday begins, financial expert offers advice

ABC Action News 7/20 9:20A Robert Boyd

Back-to-school shopping can be expensive, but starting July 20, relief is available. We have officially entered the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in the state of Florida, running now through August 20. One of the biggest things we talk about...

Sarasota police asking for public's help after shooting at youth football event at Booker HS

ABC Action News 7/20 9:07A WFTS Digital Staff

Sarasota police are investigating a shooting that happened during a youth football event at Booker High School on Saturday. Police confirmed on July 20 the shooting happened in the parking lot of the campus on July 18, during an event that was...

Man arrested, charged for abusing dog in Hillsborough County: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/20 7:57A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a man was arrested and charged after witnesses reported seeing him abuse his dog. HCSO said deputies responded to a call reporting an animal abuse incident shortly before 10 p.m. on July 19....

West Pasco girls softball league hosting Dixie Softball World Series

ABC Action News 7/20 7:27A Kyle Burger

For the first time since the 1980s, the West Pasco Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Association is hosting the Dixie Softball World Series. Dozens of teams across 10 states will compete at Starkey Ranch beginning on Saturday, July 25, through Tuesday,...

Tampa Bay Rodeo joins Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 7/20 6:37A Denis Phillips

The Tampa Bay Rodeo is back in town at the Florida State Fairgrounds. TK McNair, who is better known as Cowboy Sway, joined Denis on DPL to talk about how he became an internet sensation earlier this year. McNair jumped off his bronco thinking he...

"She was our angel": Family remembers 3-year-old after caretaker charged with murder

ABC Action News 7/20 5:20A Chad Mills

The grandmother of a 3-year-old Hillsborough County girl says her family is still struggling to understand how someone they trusted is now accused of killing the toddler. "We were always nice. She never showed any sign of being abusive or mean,"...

Latest CPI report shows inflation cooled, but experts warn prices are still high

ABC Action News 7/20 4:51A Larissa Scott

Prices on everyday expenses keep going up. Ive listened to many people in the community recently about it. Everything has increased. Its terrible, said Sandy Sherk, who lives in Pinellas County. You have eggs thats going up, milk is going up,...

Susan Solves It: Million-dollar starters

ABC Action News 7/20 1:19A Susan El Khoury

A new Zillow report found 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes worth at least $1 million, including 11 cities in Florida. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises buyers to compare multiple markets and watch inventory trends as housing...

News to Know for July 20

ABC Action News 7/20 1:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and it's a brand new week in Tampa Bay. I have some exciting news for those of you who live in St. Pete. Tampa Bay 28 St. Petersburg and South Pinellas reporter Casey Albritton will be...

Motorcyclist dies after crash at Pasco County intersection: FHP

ABC Action News 7/18 5:18A Anthony Romano

A 30-year-old New Port Richey man died after a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Trouble Creek Road and Whitetail Lane,...

1-on-1 with Rays analyst Brian Anderson

ABC Action News 7/17 6:36A Kevin Lewis

Tampa Bay holds a three-game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East and the best record in the American League entering the second half of the season. Rays TV analyst and former major league pitcher Brian Anderson broke down what is...

5-year-old riding scooter in critical condition after being hit by vehicle: North Port PD

ABC Action News 7/17 6:36A WFTS Digital Staff

North Port police said a 5-year-old girl has been hospitalized after an accident on Thursday afternoon. Police said the incident happened at about 1:30 p.m. on July 16 at Kerman Street and Countess Avenue, when the girl rode her scooter out into...