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17-year-old suspect arrested in Manatee County after fatal shooting of 2 teens: U.S. Marshals

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:31:08 Z

(ABC Action News) The United States Marshals Service announced Wednesday morning the arrest of Keyan Rundell in Ellenton on two counts of second-degree murder. According to officials, the 17-year-old Rundell was wanted by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in...

Suspect accused of murdering his mother in Eagle Lake: PCSO

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:53:01 Z

(ABC Action News) Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has arrested a suspect tied to a death investigation in Eagle Lake. During a press conference, Sheriff Grady Judd said 21-year-old Gibson Nash was arrested in the murder investigation of his mother, 56-year-old...

Susan Solves It: Post-Covid New Car Costs

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:51:31 Z

(ABC Action News) A new report found the average cost of a new car last year was more than $48,000, which was a significant jump from pre-COVID in 2019, when the cost was around $37,000. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury tells us what's driving those higher prices...

'Suspicious' fire at business in Temple Terrace under investigation: TTFD

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:09:20 Z

(ABC Action News) Investigators have labeled a fire "suspicious" at Brow and Lash in Temple Terrace on Wednesday morning. Temple Terrace Fire Department (TTFD) said crews responded to a structure fire at 12108 N. 56th St. just before 4 a.m. on Aug. 5. TTFD said a...

Feeding Tampa Bay's 'Groceries on the Go' delivers fresh produce to food deserts

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:37:34 Z

(ABC Action News) Queen Beverly is picking out her produce: cabbage, sweet potatoes, lemons. She can't help but smile at the crazy-low prices: 20 cents, 30 cents, 40 cents. This is definitely not her neighborhood grocery store. This is a dream come true. WATCH Feeding...

Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:29:24 Z

(TAMPA.GOV News) Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard Tony D. Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:29 am Map showing a highlighted road section for a project on New Tampa Blvd near I-75. City of Tampa Paving Map 2019 - 2026 New Tampa Boulevard Paving Begins Drivers...

News to Know for Aug. 5

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:08:42 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've officially made it halfway through the week. If you're tired of the downpour on your morning commute, it looks like you'll finally catch a break on your way out the door...

'We're taking care of friends and neighbors': Tampa Bay community unites to tackle affordability crisis

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:35:49 Z

(ABC Action News) Nearly half of working households across the Tampa Bay area struggle to make ends meet, and the need for food assistance continues to grow even as Feeding Tampa Bay delivered 100 million meals last year alone. Research from the Tampa Bay Partnership...

Woman arrested after falsely accusing taxi driver of attempted rape: PPPD

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:06:42 Z

(ABC Action News) A St. Petersburg woman was arrested by Pinellas Park police after falsely accusing a taxi driver of sexual assault, officials said. On Monday, Michelle Mee, 57, contacted the Pinellas Park Police Department to make a sexual battery report. Mee, who...

Clearwater Beach eatery loses $15K through illegal bartender transactions: CPD

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:36:08 Z

(ABC Action News) Two bartenders were arrested at a Clearwater Beach restaurant and bar after more than $15,000 was stolen from the eatery through illegal transactions, authorities said. The victim at the business on Gulfview Boulevard reported to the Clearwater...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | Aug. 7-9

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:26:44 Z

(ABC Action News) If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Aug. 7-9), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (8/7) Mumford & Sons When: 7 p.m. Where: 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa,...

Hillsborough Education Foundation helping more teachers get school supplies as demand grows with rising costs

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:43:48 Z

(ABC Action News) Its estimated that on average, teachers in Florida spend about $1,000 of their own money on school supplies. Teachers will often dip into their own pockets to cover basic school supplies to make sure every student in their class has what it means to...

Lakeland officials pass 1-year data center moratorium

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:26:40 Z

(ABC Action News) The City Commission of the City of Lakeland voted 4-3 to pass a one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers on Monday. The proposed moratorium would temporarily prohibit new data centers and other large electrical users with...

Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:10:43 Z

(ABC Action News) The first-place Tampa Bay Rays gave their starting rotation a boost Sunday, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta from the struggling New York Mets for three minor leaguers. Peralta, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent this fall, has been a...

Flights to TPA resume after being grounded due to thunderstorms: FAA

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:40:00 Z

(ABC Action News) Flights to Tampa International Airport (TPA) were grounded due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Arriving flights to TPA were grounded at about 7:13 a.m. They have since resumed on Aug. 3.

Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland: PCSO

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:26:57 Z

(ABC Action News) The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) confirmed the suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Lakeland on Monday morning. During a press conference, Sheriff Grady Judd gave details on the deputy-involved shooting that resulted in the...

News to Know for Aug. 3

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:01:55 Z

(ABC Action News) Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and over the weekend we entered a new month. While there's plenty of exciting things on the agenda for August, for parents, the new month means one thing: Back to school. With about a...

Evelyn Johnson, the Queen of Fred's Market in Plant City, gets ready for her 99th birthday

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:21:34 Z

(ABC Action News) When you walk into Fred's Market in Plant City, you can always count on two things: good food and "Grandma" Evelyn Johnson greeting you at the door. This matriarch of four generations of family feeding us Southern-style comfort food and BBQ turns 99...

Susan Solves It: School savings

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:21:17 Z

(ABC Action News) A new survey found families expect to spend about $130 less on back-to-school shopping this year as higher everyday costs continue to strain budgets. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises shoppers to reuse supplies they already own, make a...

Police investigating shooting aboard PSTA bus in Pinellas Park: PPPD

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:53:18 Z

(ABC Action News) Police are investigating a shooting that happened aboard a PSTA bus Sunday morning in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD). Officers responded around 11:45 a.m. to the area of U.S. Highway 19 North and 49th Street...

Tarpon Springs police investigating shooting on E. MLK Drive: TSPD

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:51:55 Z

(ABC Action News) Tarpon Springs police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of the 200 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to the department . Officers responded to reports of a person with a gunshot wound on Sunday morning, per a...

Troopers arrest four after alleged street takeover, 140 mph chase on I-75: FHP

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:13:35 Z

(ABC Action News) Four people were arrested early Saturday morning after troopers said they took part in a street takeover on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County that led to a high-speed chase reaching 140 mph, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). According to...

One pedestrian killed, another hurt in crash on SR-574 in Hillsborough County: FHP

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:34:43 Z

(ABC Action News) One man was killed and another seriously injured after both were struck by an SUV while crossing State Road 574 Friday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around 10:50 p.m., west of North 68th Street, a Chevy Equinox driven by a...

North Port man killed after crashing into vehicle on I-75 in Sarasota County: FHP

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:55:06 Z

(ABC Action News) A 34-year-old North Port man died Friday night after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened around 8:51 p.m. near mile marker 177. The man was driving a Chevrolet...

Rays place pitcher Shane McClanahan on 15-day injured list with back tightness

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:45:25 Z

(ABC Action News) Just days before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list with left mid-back tightness, the team announced Friday. The Tampa Bay Rays have placed LHP Shane...

Meteorologist in charge from the NWS in Ruskin joins Denis Phillips Live

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:16:05 Z

(ABC Action News) From the warm summer days to hurricane season and everything in between, weather in our region is always a big topic. Todd Barron is from the National Weather Service in Ruskin and has been the meteorologist in charge since March. Meteorologist in...

Bar fly says goodbye to Safety Harbor after 14 years, Frenchy's takes over location

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:14:02 Z

(ABC Action News) Bar Fly has closed its doors in Safety Harbor, and the location is now under new ownership by Frenchy's. The bar and restaurant had long been known as a gathering place for community, friendship and fun and neighbors say it will be dearly missed....

Mauch, Bucs eager for O-Line resurgence

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:08:07 Z

(ABC Action News) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up the first week of training camp with a milestone that eluded them all of last season: their projected starting offensive line being on the field at the same time. Last season, the unit played a grand total of zero...

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Pasco County Commission D-4

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:05:36 Z

(ABC Action News) Tampa Bay 28 invited more than 200 candidates running in the Aug. 18, 2026, primary election across our five-county area to submit the following: a candidate photo, a 100-word biography, and responses to three questions: Why are you running for...

Staying Parked to Stay Profitable: Tampa Bay food truck owner navigates rising food, fuel and supply costs

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:01:14 Z

(ABC Action News) As food, fuel and supply costs continue to climb, Tampa Bay food truck owner Ronicca Whaley has adjusted the way she does business. One of the biggest changes: staying put. Whaley, owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa, told...

Early voting for 2026 primary election starts Monday across Tampa Bay

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:59:13 Z

(ABC Action News) Early voting for the 2026 primary election starts on Monday, Aug. 3, in Hillsborough County, according to county officials. Early voting will be available from Aug. 3-16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and voters can choose to vote in any of the 27 early...

Feeding Tampa Bay hosts 3rd annual back-to-school event, serving over 500 families in Tampa Bay area

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:38:40 Z

(ABC Action News) Feeding Tampa Bay held its 3rd annual back-to-school event Friday, distributing backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to more than 500 families across the Tampa Bay area. The event also featured a new addition this year: shoes provided by nonprofit...

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Hillsborough County Commissioner District 7

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:35:22 Z

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Hillsborough County Commissioner District 3

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:29:46 Z

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Hillsborough County Commission D-1

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:21:27 Z

Tampa Bay on a Budget: Fun ideas for things to do for $20 or less in August 2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:58:34 Z

(ABC Action News) Whether you're looking for a date-night idea, a fun way to hang out with friends, or a family outing, Tampa Bay 28 has what you need to plan the perfect day! The goal is to give you options of things to do and places to eat that are $20 or under....

Woman accused of throwing child into a crib, watching porn and TikTok before death: Lakeland police chief

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:38:41 Z

(ABC Action News) A Lakeland woman is charged with felony child abuse after the death of her six-month-old infant. Watch the press conference from Chief Taylor Press conference | arrests made in two homicide cases June 29 at about 11:30 p.m., officers responded to...

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for St. Petersburg City Council District 2

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:30:36 Z

(ABC Action News) Tampa Bay 28 invited more than 200 candidates running in the Aug.18, 2026, primary election across our five-county area to submit the following: a candidate photo, a 100-word biography, and responses to three questions: Why are you running for...

Man arrested for throwing brick, shattering glass at Jewish synagogue: Sarasota police

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:24:28 Z

(ABC Action News) Sarasota Police Department (SPD) said it has arrested a man for throwing a brick at a synagogue in Downtown Sarasota. The incident took place on July 29 around 6 a.m. SPD said 30-year-old Brayton Laschinger of Sarasota is seen in surveillance video...

Parent pushes for more special needs resources in both public and private schools

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:43:29 Z

(ABC Action News) As we get closer to the beginning of the school year, school closings and consolidations have some parents concerned about the quality of education for special needs students. "I would like to see more inclusiveness in schools in Pinellas County,"...