CRA Board Approves West Tampa Affordable Housing Partnership

TAMPA.GOV News 11/14 3:37A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

CRA Board Approves West Tampa Affordable Housing Partnership Tony D. Fri, 11/14/2025 - 10:37 am The partnership will result in the construction of five single-family homes in West Tampa. CRA Board...

Manatee County medical examiner confirms cause of death for Giovanni Pelletier

ABC Action News 11/14 3:00A WFTS Digital Staff

The medical examiner's office in Manatee County released the autopsy report in the death investigation of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office found Giovanni Pelletier off of I-75 and State Road 70 on Aug. 8, 2025,...

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero earns All-MLB Second Team honors

ABC Action News 11/14 2:55A WFTS Digital Staff

It's been an incredible season for the Tampa Bay Rays shining star who adds another honor to his already stellar season. At the MLB Awards show on Thursday night, third baseman Junior Caminero was named to the All-MLB Second Team. The 22-year-old...

Local high school students work to create domestic violence law

ABC Action News 11/14 12:28A Blake Phillips

At Sumner High School in Hillsborough County, students are proposing and writing laws and amendments for the entire state of Florida in the "Ought to Be a Law" program. "Really it's a great opportunity because us as students get to talk about...

News to Know for Nov. 14

ABC Action News 11/13 11:52P 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 Ruskin this morning as part of our biweekly community show. Once...

Sun City Stables celebrates 25 years of horseback riding fun in Ruskin

ABC Action News 11/13 11:15P Robert Boyd

A lot of kids grow up asking their parents for a pony or horse for their birthday or Christmas, but Cornelia Winn actually got one for her 10 th birthday, and now she owns 20 of them, all housed at Sun City Stables in Ruskin. I mean its the best...

Florida Strawberry Festival lineup released

ABC Action News 11/13 11:01P Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Strawberry Festival announced the lineup of artists performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the 2026 event. The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest in Hillsborough County....

Division One college basketball returns to Pinellas County for the first time in over two decades

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/13 1:34A Jeff Van Sant

It's the second time since 1999.

Manatees munch on lettuce while rehab home grows around them at ZooTampa

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/13 1:02A Virginia Johnson

Florida on a Tankful visits ZooTampa’s Manatee rescue and rehabilitation facilities as they undergo a major overhaul on their way to a spring opening.

Florida lawmakers react to end of shutdown, Tropicana Field fixes to allow for on-time 2026 Rays...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/13 12:57A Spectrum News Staff

Here's the news and weather to start your day.

Tampa Bay 28's Sean Daly & Tony Jacobson talk TV at Great American Teach-In in Palm Harbor

ABC Action News 11/13 12:09A Sean Daly

Tampa Bay 28's Sean Daly and Tony Jacobson showed up to Curlew Creek Elementary School in Palm Harbor with a TV satellite truck, a fancy camera, and a whole lotta wisdom. "The kids say this is their favorite day of the year," says teacher Linda...

World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends and beer

ABC Action News 11/13 12:02A Robert Boyd

Its been a milestone month for one World War II veteran and his family. Not only is he celebrating Veterans Day, but hes also celebrating his 100th birthday. Some people call 100-year-old Fred Wells dad, some call him grandpa, some call him...

Susan Solves It: Living paycheck to paycheck

ABC Action News 11/13 12:00A Susan El Khoury

With more households living paycheck to paycheck, experts suggest tracking expenses, starting small savings, and tackling high-interest debt first. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises tracking weekly expenses, building a small emergency...

The Lightning striking fear into their opponents as their winning run continues

ABC Action News 11/12 11:58P WFTS Digital Staff

The Lightning striking fear into their opponents as their winning run continues. Kevin & Kyle break down whats working, listen to the teams newest assistant coach about his homecoming and look ahead to the next Battle of Florida! BOLTS CONTINUE...

News to Know for Nov. 13

ABC Action News 11/12 11:52P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, Tampa Bays weekend events are about to be packed. Markets, live shows, and outdoor fitness events are kicking off before the full...