Access to social media in question following videos of Charlie Kirk's murder

ABC Action News 9/12 11:39A Blake Phillips

Video of the murder of Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah spread across social media rapidly on Wednesday. While officials say video evidence helped them identify 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, children and families could easily access video showing...

Day 4: State prosecutors rest in the trial of the murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell

ABC Action News 9/12 10:29A Jada Williams

On the fourth day of the Suni Bell murder trial, state prosecutors rested their case. On August 22, 2021 , the Suni Bell was riding in the back seat of a vehicle with two adultsher mom and unclewhen a second car drove up and someone began...

Man arrested after allegedly stabbing another man over 10 dollars in St. Petersburg: SPPD

ABC Action News 9/12 10:12A Amanda Boettcher

St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) arrested a man accused of stabbing a 60-year-old man after an argument over $10. Calvin Holland, 44, was arrested for attempted murder in the first degree, SPPD said. Around 9:45 a.m. Friday, Holland and...

Breast cancer patient continues battling her disease, her insurance company for coverage

ABC Action News 9/12 9:41A Katie LaGrone

We recently sat down with Rachel Roth-McKnight at her home in St. Pete. Rachel smiled as she tussled her new curls. Ive got these chemo curls now, she said with a laugh.The last time, I had no hair, and now its coming back, she said, smiling....

Egbuka, Bucs look to build on week one win

ABC Action News 9/12 8:30A Kevin Lewis

Before the play was even called, Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka knew he wanted the ball thrown his way for the decisive touchdown of Tampa Bay's week one 23-20 win over Atlanta. He wanted it so much so that he told quarterback Baker Mayfield...

Student push leads to new sidewalks near Pasco schools

ABC Action News 9/12 8:21A Erik Waxler

With so many new neighborhoods in Pasco County, the need for sidewalks is greater than ever before. An eighth grader stepped forward to make sure his fellow students had a safe path to school, and his push helped bring more than a million dollars...

Tampa Honors Hispanic War Hero on 75th Anniversary of His Sacrifice

TAMPA.GOV News 9/12 6:25A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa Honors Hispanic War Hero on 75th Anniversary of His Sacrifice Robert L. Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:25 pm Soldiers climb ladders with smoke in the background; historical military scene. It was 75 years...

One-on-one with Lightning legend and team ambassador Pat Maroon

ABC Action News 9/12 5:59A Kyle Burger

Pat Maroon is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having won in three consecutive seasons (with St. Louis in 2019 and with Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2021). Maroon played four seasons with the Lightning (2019-2023). He led the NHL in penalty minutes in...

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast suspends search for missing man

ABC Action News 9/12 4:46A Kiley Vaughan

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast and partner agency crews said they are suspending the search for the missing boater. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said 43-year-old Brandon Taylor was last seen approximately 46 miles west of...

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Howl-O-Scream WebformCreator (Bot) Fri, 09/12/2025 - 09:57 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments 2024_bgt_howloscream_rg7_0323_3.jpg When Fri, Sep 19 2025 , 7 - 11:59pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in...

Missing teen found safe

ABC Action News 9/12 1:45A Kiley Vaughan

The Clearwater Police Department announced that a teenager, who was reported missing after she attended a concert on Thursday night, has been found safe. Police had said 17-year-old Analicia McKenna Duran was last seen in the late evening hours...

Polk County Drivers are hopeful traffic will improve with Moving I-4 Forward Program

ABC Action News 9/12 1:32A Keely McCormick

Drivers in Davenport are dealing with congestion along I-4, but the Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve that and ease your commute. Whether youre heading East or West on I-4 the message from drivers in Davenport is clear,...

Davenport candy company making life sweet for generations

ABC Action News 9/12 1:25A Robert Boyd

From citrus candy to goat milk fudge to everything in between, there is a candy store in Davenport that has been a staple in the community since 1932. R.J. Webb says growing up he felt like the luckiest kid in the world. His playground was a...

News to Know for Sept. 12

ABC Action News 9/12 12:58A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. It's Friday, which means we've nearly made it through the week. To celebrate, our Good Morning Tampa Bay crew hit the road to explore Davenport for our biweekly community show. The city is...

Day 3: Lead detective testified at trial in the murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell

ABC Action News 9/11 10:24A Jada Williams

The trial in the murder of Suni Bell continued into the third day and focused heavily on testimony from the lead detective in the investigation. On August 22, 2021 , the Suni Bell was riding in the back seat of a vehicle with two adultsher mom...