Gasworx development reaches new milestone as tallest residential building tops out

ABC Action News 4/17 12:09P Jada Williams

The tallest residential building in the current phase of Tampa's Gasworx development reached its highest point of construction today. The 50-acre project is situated to bridge the gap between downtown Tampa and historic Ybor City. KETTLER and...

Zephyrhills hosts international women's tennis tournament

ABC Action News 4/17 11:55A Annette Gutierrez

Zephyrhills is hosting the Florida Sports Coast Open for the fifth consecutive year, bringing 60 top womens tennis players from 30 different countries to the Mouratoglou Academy and boosting the local economy. The Florida Sports Coast...

RV park homeowners face a new rule that keeps them from selling their homes

ABC Action News 4/17 11:44A Casey Albritton

People who live in an RV home park said their community has a new rule thats keeping them from selling their homes. Residents at Yankee Traveler RV Park said they weren't expecting the change made by the park's owners. WATCH: RV park homeowners...

St. Petersburg couple charged in death of 1-month-old boy

ABC Action News 4/17 11:06A Jack Walsh

St. Petersburg Police say two people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a one-month-old boy in their care. Detectives arrested Gabriella Daniels, 20, and Ashton Kurant, 21, on charges of aggravated child abuse and...

Pinellas County Schools pause weapons detection pilot program

ABC Action News 4/17 10:39A Robert Boyd

Earlier this month, Pinellas County Schools implemented a new weapons detection pilot program that was supposed to last until the end of the school year. But this week, Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said the in-school portion of the program will...

New Port Richey Mayor Chopper Davis talks continued economic growth

ABC Action News 4/17 9:46A Erik Waxler

Voters in New Port Richey have reelected Mayor Chopper Davis, giving him another term to lead the city after securing 43% of the vote in a four-candidate race. The election comes as the city continues to see growth and redevelopment, particularly...

Lakeland homeless shelter withdraws controversial relocation plan ahead of hearing

ABC Action News 4/17 8:02A Chad Mills

Talbot House Ministries has withdrawn its proposal to relocate its homeless shelter and services campus to East Memorial Boulevard. The decision comes after months of public debate and just days before a final hearing that could have determined...

Longtime Angels' outfielder Garret Anderson dies at 53: ABC News

ABC Action News 4/17 8:02A ABC News

Garret Anderson, the former MLB player who became the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader and led the team to win its only World Series title, has died at the age of 53, according to ABC News. ABC News reported the Angels announced Anderson's...

Officer-involved shooting in Pinellas Park 'justified': Officials

ABC Action News 4/17 6:31A Amanda Boettcher

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the State Attorney's Office found the officer-involved shooting on March 31 was justified. On March 31 , Ryan Lecompte barricaded himself inside a residence at Briar Ridge Court North. PCSO said SWAT teams...

Distillery explosion prompts closure of roads into downtown Inverness: CCSO

ABC Action News 4/17 5:55A Amanda Boettcher

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said three people were injured after an explosion at Storm Distillery downtown Inverness. Calls about an explosion at 105 N. Apopka Avenue came into the sheriff's office dispatch center around 10:41 a.m....

How to watch Tampa Bay 28's 'Quest for the Cup' special

ABC Action News 4/17 5:35A Leilyn Torres

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made it to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and are scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. Tampa Bay 28 will be live from Thunder Alley and Sparkman Wharf with its Quest for the Cup preview special...

Man sitting on roadway in Tampa struck and killed, police investigating: TPD

ABC Action News 4/17 4:38A Kiley Vaughan

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said officers are investigating a fatal traffic accident after a man sitting on a roadway was struck and killed on Thursday evening. Police said a Volkswagen Passat, driven by a 25-year-old woman, was traveling...

Your Voice: Lightning back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

ABC Action News 4/17 3:31A Paul LaGrone

The Lightning are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. Game one at Benchmark International Arena is set for Sunday against the Montreal Canadians. Tampa Bay 28 anchor Paul LaGrone went out to get your voice on the...

Tampa Bay 28 partners with Legacy Preparatory Academy to provide students free books for summer...

ABC Action News 4/17 2:01A Blake Phillips

As summer vacation approaches, thousands of children across the Tampa Bay area will face the challenge of continuing their education outside the classroom. To help bridge that gap, Tampa Bay 28 partnered with Legacy Preparatory Academy in Tampa...

Susan Solves It: AI scam warning

ABC Action News 4/17 1:57A Susan El Khoury

A Bankrate survey found that 4 in 10 adults experienced financial fraud in the past year, as scams become harder to detect due to artificial intelligence. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises slowing down when responding to urgent...