Man arrested in Minnesota for making bomb threat to Tampa assisted living facility: HCSO

ABC Action News 4/13 3:23A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said a man accused of making a bomb threat to a Tampa assisted living facility was arrested in Minnesota. HCSO said on April 7, The Colonnade at Carrollwood received a phone call from an individual,...

'Cigars!' exhibit at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts captures a fading history

ABC Action News 4/13 2:01A Sean Daly

This is a big week in Tampa Bay history. It was 140 years ago this very week when the first Tampa-made cigar was rolled in Ybor City. Before that time, about 700 people called this region home. WATCH: 'Cigars!' exhibit at Florida Museum of...

Lightning face Red Wings in final regular-season matchup

ABC Action News 4/13 2:00A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to Benchmark International Arena on Monday for their final matchup against Atlantic Division rival Detroit. The Lightning are 2-0-1 against the Red Wings this season and have won the previous two games. Tampa Bay is...

Susan Solves It: Car insurance factors

ABC Action News 4/13 1:50A Susan El Khoury

Florida drivers face some of the nations highest car insurance rates, with several key factors influencing premiums. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises maintaining a clean driving record, keeping a strong credit score, and choosing a...

News to Know for April 13

ABC Action News 4/13 12:59A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're coming off an exciting weekend in Tampa Bay. After all the concerts, home games, and local markets, it's time to reset and ease back into the week ahead. Luckily,...

Driver sought in fatal Hillsborough hit-and run: FHP

ABC Action News 4/12 5:53A Brian McBride

Troopers are searching for a driver that fled after hitting and killing a teenage motorist in a Hillsborough County crash on Saturday. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Nissan Versa, driven by a 40-year-old Mulberry man, was...

Three lanes blocked from crash on I-75 in Sarasota: FDOT

ABC Action News 4/12 5:32A Brian McBride

A crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Sarasota County has three lanes blocked, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near Jacaranda Boulevard (Exit 193). It involved a crash with...

Woman killed on I-75 after stopping on highway to check a tire: FHP

ABC Action News 4/12 4:25A Brian McBride

A New Port Richey woman was killed early Sunday morning in a traffic mishap after stopping on Interstate 75 in Sarasota to check on a tire, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the 34-year-old victim was driving a...

Girl, 16, hits deputy patrol car trying to flee: HCSO

ABC Action News 4/12 1:23A Brian McBride

A 16-year-old female was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) on Saturday after she hit a patrol car trying to flee deputies, authorities said. Angelisa Ugarte was charged with grand theft motor vehicle, fleeing to elude and...

I-4 crash in Lakeland shuts down all eastbound lanes

ABC Action News 4/12 12:24A Brian McBride

UPDATE: I-4 HAS REOPENED. A vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Lakeland has shut down all eastbound lanes, officials said. The crash with injuries occurred near State Road 33. All eastbound lanes are blocked. The Florida Department of...

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/10 11:00A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Fri, 04/10/2026 - 05:00 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Apr 16 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA...

Shelby Nealy to be sentenced for killing wife and her family members

ABC Action News 4/10 7:37A Kiley Vaughan

The man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife and members of her family is set to be sentenced on Friday. In 2023, 32-year-old Shelby Nealy pleaded guilty to killing his wife, Jamie Ivancic, Jamie's father, Richard Louis Ivancic, her mother,...

Lightning still jockeying for playoff position

ABC Action News 4/10 7:12A Kevin Lewis

With three games remaining in the regular season, the Lightning are jockeying for postseason position following a 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night. Tampa Bay is currently on a three-game losing skid and know there is no margin...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | April 10-12

ABC Action News 4/10 7:05A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (April 10-12), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (4/10) Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 - Straz Center When:...

Largo man charged with sexual battery at Pinellas Park massage parlor: PPD

ABC Action News 4/10 7:03A WFTS Digital Staff

A 40-year-old Largo man is accused of sexual battery Thursday evening inside a massage parlor in Pinellas Park. Police said the incident happened at about 9 p.m. on April 9 inside Pure & Wellness Massage. Police said officers learned the suspect...