St. Pete-Clearwater sees record-breaking tourism in January and February

ABC Action News 4/23 11:55A Casey Albritton

Tourism is back and better than ever at our beaches. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is reporting historic tourism numbers. "That makes me really happy to hear, it really does, because everybody is fighting for their jobs all over the place, and its so...

Denis Phillips spoke at Feeding Tampa Bay's Disaster Expo

ABC Action News 4/23 11:15A Denis Phillips

We're about six weeks away from hurricane season! Chief meteorologist Denis Phillips spoke at Feeding Tampa Bay's Disaster Expo on April 22. The event brings together people from local counties and non-profit organizations who would respond to...

In Tampa General Hospital's Cardiac ICU, patients and staff bond over the Bolts

ABC Action News 4/23 10:00A Sean Daly

Anthony Staiano is a Tampa Bay Lightning season-ticket holder. When he looks out his window at Tampa General Hospital, he can see part of Benchmark International Arena. He was there about seven weeks ago, loving the noise, the crowd and the boys...

Palmetto teen driving SUV fails to yield, hits another teen on e-bike at Manatee County crosswalk:...

ABC Action News 4/23 9:52A Jack Walsh

A teen e-bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday morning at Erie Road and Fort Hamer Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Officials say the crash happened at 7:10 a.m. FHP said the e-bicyclist entered the south-marked crosswalk...

Local government officials push back on Tampa Bay Rays stadium agreement over costs and public...

ABC Action News 4/23 9:43A Jada Williams

Local government officials are pumping the brakes on the proposed memorandum of understanding with the Tampa Bay Rays, hinting that a new $2.3 billion stadium and mixed-use development won't move forward without serious financial safeguards for...

Recovery high schools expand in Tampa Bay, mark 5 years of impact

ABC Action News 4/23 8:27A Erik Waxler

A network of recovery high schools serving teens battling addiction and mental health challenges is marking five years of growth in the Tampa Bay area, helping more than 200 families in that period. Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay and...

Love on the Spectrum couple speaks out during autism awareness month

ABC Action News 4/23 7:57A Keely McCormick

April is Autism Awareness Month, and a Plant City couple is using their growing platform to share more than their love story. Tyler and Madison from Love on the Spectrum sat down with Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick to talk about life,...

Man fatally shot while driving vehicle near Lake Placid, 1 person arrested, search continues for...

ABC Action News 4/23 7:14A Amanda Boettcher

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said it had arrested one man and is looking for a second man accused of shooting a man to death while driving his car in the Placid Lakes community. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. on Lake...

18-year-old Florida man accused of attacking women with butter knife arrested: St. Pete police

ABC Action News 4/23 4:15A WFTS Digital Staff

Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man after a butter knife attack in St. Pete on Wednesday evening. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said two women were walking in the downtown area in front of the open-air post office at 76 4th...

Tampa Goes BIG for America’s 250th

TAMPA.GOV News 4/23 2:34A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa Goes BIG for America’s 250th Robert L. Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:34 am Celebration announcement for July 4th, 2026, Tampa Riverfront Park with fireworks. The City of Tampa is pulling out all the...

Susan Solves It: Vehicle tech troubles

ABC Action News 4/23 2:20A Susan El Khoury

A JD Power study shows vehicle dependability has declined, with technology-related issues surpassing traditional mechanical problems in cars three years old. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises drivers to familiarize themselves with...

Meteorologist Greg Dee shows off his trophy from Schwarzkopf Elementary School

ABC Action News 4/23 2:19A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee visited Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Lutz for the sixth year in a row on April 22. During the visit, Greg and the students talked about severe weather, thunderstorms and lightning safety. WATCH:...

Bolts bounce back after losing opening game of playoffs

ABC Action News 4/23 1:30A WFTS Digital Staff

The Bolts bounce back after losing the opening game of the playoffs. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down the keys to victory in Game 2, Brandon Hagels big impact and what its going to take for the team to advance to...

News to Know for April 23

ABC Action News 4/23 1:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and while were not quite at the weekend yet, theres plenty of excitement ahead tonight for Tampa Bay football fans. The 2026 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m., kicking off three days of...

Man arrested after shattering front door of Scientology building with BB gun: CPD

ABC Action News 4/22 9:55P Brian McBride

A Palm Harbor man was arrested in Clearwater on Monday after firing a BB gun and shattering the front door of a Church of Scientology building, authorities said. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Feliks Acar, 19, was driving his...