Port Richey councilmember charged with DUI from April crash: FHP

ABC Action News 8/23 6:50A Brian McBride

A Port Richey councilmember was arrested on a drunk driving charge on Aug. 22 stemming from a crash in April, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said. Councilmember Lisa Burke, 63, surrendered on Aug. 22 to troopers at the Pasco County Jail just...

Lakeland woman charged with fatal hit and run after killing woman with car: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/23 5:08A Brian McBride

A Lakeland woman was arrested on Aug. 22 after deputies said she fatally struck a woman wither vehicle and then fled, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) took 24-year-old Aliya Cruz into custody four days after deputies said...

Two men in critical condition after multi-county pursuit ends in Polk rollover crash

ABC Action News 8/23 3:40A Brian McBride

Two Zephyrhills residents were in critical condition on Saturday after they were ejected during a pursuit that began in Pasco County and ended in a Polk County rollover crash, authorities said. The chase began when the Pasco Sheriffs Office...

“We needed to fix that”: Tampa Girl Scouts push for crosswalk to protect Farnell Middle School...

ABC Action News 8/22 9:21A Jada Williams

When Mia Schoenfeld and Ana Nieto walked into the Hillsborough County Commission chambers earlier this summer, the sixth graders werent there for a field trip. They were there to push for a crosswalk along Nine Eagles Road, a busy stretch...

PHOTOS: Tropicana Field roof repairs 'are well underway,' expected to be completed by end of 2025

ABC Action News 8/22 8:59A Amanda Boettcher

The City of St. Petersburg said repairs to the roof of Tropicana Field have started. On Aug. 7, the St. Pete City Council approved an additional $16 million to finish repairs on the roof, which was ripped off during Hurricane Milton. In a...

Buccaneers shortest players keep making big splashes, start friendly rivalry

ABC Action News 8/22 5:29A Kevin Lewis

The phrase "good things come in small packages" isn't used that often in the NFL, but it's very usable when it comes to the Bucs roster. Running back Bucky Irving and rookie receiver Tez Johnson are both listed generously at 5'10", but they both...

Community rallying around local boy with incurable disease to throw him a surprise birthday party

ABC Action News 8/22 4:50A Larissa Scott

Gage is an 11-year-old boy living in Pinellas County with his family. He was recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder thats progressive, and theres no cure. WATCH full report by Larissa Scott Community throwing local boy with...

City Council Citizens Advisory Budget And Finance Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/22 4:34A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Citizens Advisory Budget And Finance Committee Charline S. Fri, 08/22/2025 - 10:34 am Event Status Scheduled When Fri, Aug 29 2025 , 3pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITIZENS ADVISORY...

IAFF Contract Negotiations

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/22 4:07A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

IAFF Contract Negotiations Charline S. Fri, 08/22/2025 - 10:07 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Aug 27 2025 , 12 - 3pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IAFF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS PUBLIC MEETING 1. Date: Wednesday...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | August 22-24

ABC Action News 8/22 4:02A Rebekah Nelson

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (August 22-24), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (8/22) Katy Perry at Benchmark International Arena When:...

Public Hearing - FY 2026 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/22 3:54A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Public Hearing - FY 2026 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget Charline S. Fri, 08/22/2025 - 09:54 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Sep 3 2025 , 5:01pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal TAMPA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC...

Woman arrested for pouring acid on man while he was in bed: New Port Richey police

ABC Action News 8/22 3:03A Rebekah Nelson

New Port Richey Police Department (NPRPD) arrested a woman accused of intentionally pouring acid on a man while he was in bed on Thursday evening. NPRPD said officers arrived at the scene on Slippery Rock Road around 5 p.m. when they found the...

Ukrainian refugees open up about the horrific escape to find safety in Tampa

ABC Action News 8/22 1:49A Keely McCormick

Sunday marks Ukraine's Independence Day, and here in the Tampa Bay region, local communities are holding celebrations and services to honor the occasion. This comes as the war rages on in Ukraine amid peace efforts. Many Ukrainian refugees now...

News to Know for August 22

ABC Action News 8/22 12:14A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. It's Friday, which means we've survived yet another week. Tampa is set for quite a busy night as Katy Perry takes the stage at Benchmark International Arena and Little Big Town performs at the...

Catch 'The Lure of Florida Fishing' exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa

ABC Action News 8/21 11:40P Sean Daly

There's a great fish tale being told at the Tampa Bay History Museum in downtown Tampa. A brand-new exhibit, "The Lure of Florida Fishing," spans more than a century and is all about big catches and big marketing, a playful visual of what the...