Pinellas County beach businesses see holiday boost as tourism continues to rebound from hurricane...

ABC Action News 12/27 8:48A Blake Phillips

Businesses along Florida's Gulf Coast are banking on a busy holiday weekend to help them continue recovering from the widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips has spent months covering the recovery...

Lightning back on the ice against Panthers after holiday break

ABC Action News 12/26 11:49P Amanda Boettcher

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice following the holiday break and hope to keep the two-game winning streak alive. The Bolts head to Sunrise to take on the in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. Tampa Bay and the Panthers are both coming...

Trump administration to begin garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 2:05A Jeff Van Sant

Borrowers are considered in default after falling at least 270 days behind on their student loan payments.

Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 2:01A Associated Press

The jackpot has a lump sum cash payment option of $834.9 million.

Publix teams up with local hospitals to celebrate Christmas birthdays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 1:51A Alexis Jones

The initiative follows a new study showing holiday festivities often overshadow winter birthdays.

Fire tears through Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/25 1:12A Sarah Blazonis

The fire chief said no injuries were reported and that investigators were still working to determine a cause.

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | December 26-28

ABC Action News 12/25 12:09A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 26-28), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (12/26) After Christmas Brunch When: 10 a.m. Where: 2616...

Meals on Wheels working through the holidays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 11:49P Jason Lanning

The holidays don’t pause the need for help and Meals on Wheels Tampa is proving that by continuing its mission even on Christmas Eve.

AI deepfakes fuel surge in online scams targeting families

ABC Action News 12/23 11:43P Adam Walser

Cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are becoming the primary tool for scammers targeting unsuspecting victims, with losses expected to skyrocket in the coming year. Roger Grimes, a cybersecurity expert with...

Track Santa as he makes his way around the world

ABC Action News 12/23 11:28P Amanda Boettcher

Santa Claus has started his long journey around the world, and NORAD is tracking his progress every step of the way from the North Pole. NORAD has been tracking Santa since he left the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Watch as he heads towards the...

Tampa travelers brace for busy airports, roads ahead of Christmas

ABC Action News 12/23 9:31A Mary O'Connell

Though theres no place like home for the holidays, getting there can sometimes be a headache and hassle. You know, I really dont really plan. I just go, said TPA passenger Michelle Hopfinger. Even with extra planning, your trip can hit a snag....

Bucs visit Miami on Sunday with playoffs on the line

ABC Action News 12/23 9:04A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) will make their final road trip of the regular season this Sunday, heading south to take on the Miami Dolphins. After losing six of their last seven games in an epic collapse, head coach Todd Bowles is on the hot...

Statewide database of convicted animal abusers coming to Florida

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 8:53A Angie Angers

On January 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will have a database of people convicted on animal abuse charges available to the public.

Former Nebraska senator and UF president Ben Sasse says he has stage-four cancer

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 8:51A Associated Press

Sasse, 53, made the announcement on social media, saying he learned of the disease last week.

FOUND: 11-year-old boy last seen in Wesley Chapel found safe, per PSO

ABC Action News 12/23 7:43A Jack Walsh

UPDATE: Pasco Sheriff's deputies have found the 11-year-old boy who was last seen in the Bright Ray Pl. area of Wesley Chapel.