News to Know for June 8

ABC Action News 6/8 1:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and I hope you savored the cooler temperatures over the weekend, because we're kicking off a new week with highs in the mid-90s. Meteorologist Greg Dee says today may be the hottest...

Wildlife filmmakers race to make sure their images aren’t the only evidence Florida panthers...

ABC Action News 6/8 12:42A Michael Paluska

The Florida panther once roamed the entire southeastern United States. Today, a small pocket of South Florida is all that remains of its habitat east of the Mississippi River. Now, a team of wildlife filmmakers is using photography to fight for...

Car crashed into home and caught fire in St. Pete: SPFR

ABC Action News 6/8 12:32A Kiley Vaughan

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue (SPFR) said a car crashed into a home and caught fire on Monday morning. SPFR said a Honda Accord crashed into a house and caught fire on 14th Avenue South at around 3 a.m. on June 8. Officials said the residents of the...

Man arrested in Largo after abandoning his 4 kids, ages 9-15 at facility: affidavit

ABC Action News 6/7 10:27P Brian McBride

A man was arrested in Largo on Friday after he abandoned his four children, ages 9 to 15, at a family services facility, authorities said. Marcus Sherrod, 52, was charged with four counts of neglect of a child by the Largo Police Department....

Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Hit & Run near Armenia Ave & Hamilton Ave

TAMPA.GOV News 6/7 10:41A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Hit & Run near Armenia Ave & Hamilton Ave Eddy D. Sun, 06/07/2026 - 04:41 pm TAMPA, FL. (MAY 7, 2026) - -Tampa Police are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred early Sunday, June 7, 2026. Just after 5:00...

D-Day anniversary ceremony in Zephyrhills honors sacrifice, passes history to next generation

ABC Action News 6/6 10:06A Blake Phillips

On June 6, 1944, more than 100,000 soldiers landed on the coast of Normandy in an operation officially known as Operation Neptune but remembered by the soldiers who fought it, and the world ever since, as D-Day. The assault led to the liberation...

Fort Myers man charged after intentionally ramming Clearwater police vehicle: CPD

ABC Action News 6/6 5:48A Anthony Romano

A Fort Myers man was arrested on Saturday after he rammed his car into a Clearwater officers vehicle at a red light, causing minor injuries, according to the Clearwater Police Department (CPD). The crash happened around midnight on Gulf-to-Bay...

Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy wins second Vezina Trophy as NHL’s top goaltender

ABC Action News 6/6 5:29A Anthony Romano

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been named the winner of the 2025-26 Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHLs top goaltender as selected by league general managers. Vasilevskiy was surprised with the trophy by Tampa...

Woman charged after 6-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Winter Haven home: PCSO

ABC Action News 6/6 3:40A Anthony Romano

A woman is in custody after deputies said a 6-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the leg inside a Winter Haven home she was supervising on Friday, according to the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO). Deputies said the incident happened at...

Pasco County pauses roadside memorial removal after public concern

ABC Action News 6/5 11:06A Erik Waxler

Roadside memorials honoring loved ones lost in crashes are a common sight across Tampa Bay, but a recent complaint in Pasco County is raising questions about whether some of them should be removed. On the corner of New York Avenue and U.S. 19 in...

Cat rescued from vehicle engine department: TFR

ABC Action News 6/5 10:55A Jack Walsh

A cat needed rescuing after it became trapped inside a vehicle engine department Friday. Tampa Fire Rescue's E5-C crew responded to the call and safely removed the cat from danger using a fresh can of tuna in the process.

Corey Ave. Summer Arts and Crafts Festival gets creative on Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 6/5 9:51A Denis Phillips

June 6 and June 7 marks the return of the Corey Ave. Summer Arts and Crafts Festival in St. Pete Beach. The free, family, and pet friendly event is open to the public from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. The festival celebrates creativity,...

St. Pete City leaders work to limit speeding on main roads

ABC Action News 6/5 9:47A Casey Albritton

St. Pete City leaders are working to make main roads safer. It's all part of a new measure that would help reduce speeding around neighborhoods. "I feel frightened, at timesyou know, I think it's surprising when people pass byyou don't expect...

Newly released warrants raise new questions in unsolved Plant City deaths

ABC Action News 6/5 9:39A Keely McCormick

One month after four members of the same family, including two children, were shot and killed, newly released search warrants offer a closer look at the hours leading up to their deaths. Neighbors tell Tampa Bay 28 that the new information brings...

Venice brush fire 100% contained, no injuries reported: Sarasota County

ABC Action News 6/5 9:28A Frances Lin

A brush fire near a South Venice neighborhood forced evacuations, but officials say the fire is now 100% contained. Sarasota County said no injuries were reported for the 41-acre fire and no structures were damaged. According to Venice Fire...