Hillsborough County considers expanding services into rural East Hillsborough as population grows

ABC Action News 4/16 10:46A Keely McCormick

Hillsborough County leaders say the region is preparing for more people to move there. An estimated 500,000 new residents are expected over the next 25 years. Now, county leaders are looking at where all these people could go. They are...

Florida homeowners face massive insurance premium hikes after forced off Citizens

ABC Action News 4/16 10:14A Nadeen Yanes

Once the largest insurance company in Florida, Citizens Property Insurance has shrunk to its smallest size in years, pushing more than 1 million policies into the private market. Citizens is down to just over 321,000 policies through its...

Fugitive arrested 35 years after Hernando child sexual battery case: HCSO

ABC Action News 4/16 10:11A Frances Lin

A man accused in a 1989 child sexual battery case in Hernando County was arrested last month after evading authorities for more than three decades. The Hernando County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said 68-year-old Joseph Vincent Michaels was wanted on...

Tampa Bay Ice Box delivers rides for fans and money to charities

ABC Action News 4/16 10:09A Robert Boyd

There are many ways to go to a Lightning home game: you could walk, ride your bike, take an Uber or drive your car. But, if you really want to embrace the playoffs, then the best way to the arena may be by Zamboni and good news, super fan Mark...

'I feel like we were used': Some Moms for Liberty leaders resign, claiming group’s focus has...

ABC Action News 4/16 9:58A Katie LaGrone

Moms for Liberty or leverage? Former members of the controversial parents rights group Moms for Liberty are speaking out, claiming the Florida-born organization is plagued by infighting, membership turnover, and a leadership focused more on photo...

I-75 southbound in Brandon blocked after crash with injuries: FHP

ABC Action News 4/16 9:57A Jack Walsh

A crash with injuries has blocked lanes on I-75 southbound near mile marker 256 in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the crash involves a tractor-trailer. Traffic is being impacted in the area on Thursday afternoon, and...

NO SWIM ADVISORY: Water quality advisory issued for Cypress Point Park, Davis Island Beach

ABC Action News 4/16 9:39A Amanda Boettcher

The Hillsborough County Health Department (DOH-Hillsborough) said it has issued a water quality advisory for Cypress Point Park and Davis Island Beach. Tests of the water on April 15 show Enterococcus bacteria levels were above acceptable health...

Two injured in Tampa shooting on Machado Street: TPD

ABC Action News 4/16 9:07A Jack Walsh

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said it is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon in the 3600 block of Machado Street. TPD received an initial report that someone had been shot at 1:40 p.m. and received an update that...

State to seek death penalty against mother charged with murdering 4-year-old son in St. Pete: Court...

ABC Action News 4/16 7:49A Kiley Vaughan

Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against the mother charged with killing her 4-year-old son in January . Diana Cullom is facing a first-degree murder charge after police said a teen found her 4-year-old brother deceased inside a home....

Tampa Special Forces Association opens Team House to connect veterans with vital benefits and...

ABC Action News 4/16 5:57A Blake Phillips

The Tampa chapter of the Special Forces Association is preparing to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its new home, "Team House Tampa," a facility dedicated to connecting veterans and active-duty service members with essential resources....

6-year-old dies after car crash with Temple Terrace Police officer

ABC Action News 4/16 5:22A Leilyn Torres

The Temple Terrace Police Department said a 6-year-old girl died after a car crash with a Temple Terrace Police officer. On April 15, a woman was driving a Nissan Pathfinder with three kids inside on Fowler Avenue around 4 p.m. FHP said at the...

Gas station altercation leads to battery with cinder block, shooting in St. Pete: SPPD

ABC Action News 4/16 5:13A Kiley Vaughan

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said two men were arrested after an altercation in a gas station parking lot escalated early Wednesday morning. SPPD said officers responded to a person shot in the parking lot of the Mobil Gas Station...

Free groceries, health services in Tampa for Hillsborough residents on Saturday

ABC Action News 4/16 4:11A WFTS Digital Staff

If you are a Hillsborough County resident looking for food to provide for your household, as well as health services, then Tampa is your go-to spot this Saturday. The food,with assistance from Feeding Tampa Bay,will includefresh fruit and...

Disney announces opening date, song list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/16 4:04A Anna Wronka

The long-awaited ride is set to open on May 26.

City Council Evening Meeting Quasi-judicial & Land Use Hearings

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/16 3:57A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Evening Meeting Quasi-judicial & Land Use Hearings 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:57 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Apr 23 2026 , 5:01pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING...