New baby rhino calf born at ZooTampa

ABC Action News 6/16 10:33P Brian McBride

ZooTampa has some pretty heavy new additions for visitors to see. The southern white rhino calf, named Malaika, meaning "angel" in Swahili, was born on May 28 to 25-year-old mother, Alake, and weighed between 80 and 100 pounds at birth. Animal...

Man charged with attempted murder after striking girlfriend with vehicle: HCSO

ABC Action News 6/16 8:27A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a man was charged with attempted murder after he struck his girlfriend with his vehicle. HCSO said deputies responded to East 138th Avenue on June 12 after a woman was struck by a car and...

High school student from Lutz invents AI cane for the visually impaired

ABC Action News 6/16 8:12A Leilyn Torres

A High school sophomore from Lutz earned second place at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals for inventing an AI-enabled smart cane for people with visual impairments. Ishanvi Sabniveesu from Steinbrenner High School won second place for her...

Wimauma Middle School is a year out from completion

ABC Action News 6/16 6:13A Keely McCormick

As more people start to call Southeastern Hillsborough County home, the demand for schools is even greater. On Tuesday, builders put the final touches on a new middle school in Wimauma, bringing it one step closer to welcoming students through...

Injured Army veteran receives specially adapted home in Lithia from Homes for Our Troops

ABC Action News 6/16 5:15A Andrew Kinsey

Tampa Bay 28 anchor Andrew Kinsey is serving up a cup of joy today, overflowing with gratitude, resilience, and a reminder of what can happen when a community rallies around a hero. Army Sergeant First Class Aaron Cornelius is a new homeowner in...

DeSantis signed 5 bills into law during press conference in Winter Haven

ABC Action News 6/16 3:36A Kiley Vaughan

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills into law during a press conference in Winter Haven on Tuesday morning. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 432 -Intoxicating Substances, Senate Bill 1332 -Career Offender Registration, House Bill 429 -Criteria...

From Dream to Doorstep: Tampa Resident Achieves Homeownership Through City Program

TAMPA.GOV News 6/16 2:20A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

From Dream to Doorstep: Tampa Resident Achieves Homeownership Through City Program Tony D. Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:20 am Adrianne Harden recently moved into her first home after taking part in the City’s...

CCNA Selection/Certification Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 6/16 2:20A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

CCNA Selection/Certification Committee 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:20 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Jun 23 2026 , 1:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Notice - Meeting of CCNA Selection/Certification...

Susan Solves It: Rising debt

ABC Action News 6/16 1:24A Susan El Khoury

Americans now owe over $1.3 trillion in credit card debt, with experts warning the total is likely to grow as high interest rates, inflation, and everyday costs push more people deeper into debt. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises...

News to Know for June 16

ABC Action News 6/16 12:46A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, June 16, and on this day in 1963, Valentina V. Tereshkova became the first woman to travel in space. Tereshkova was launched into orbit aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft, which completed...

Lakeland man sentenced to life after shooting, killing neighbor

ABC Action News 6/15 11:27P Brian McBride

A Lakeland man was sentenced to life in prison on Friday after prosecutors said he shot and killed his neighbor after a history of disputes. Clinton Robinson was found guilty by a Polk County jury of first-degree murder, false information to a...

Jury recommends life in prison for man convicted of killing girlfriend and her daughter

ABC Action News 6/15 9:42P Brian McBride

The 27-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter after an argument will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar was convicted of the crimes last week, which occurred in November...

FDA approves inhaled insulin for kids with diabetes, USF plays role in some of the early studies

ABC Action News 6/15 9:37A Lauren St. Germain

The FDA just approved the use of inhaled insulin (Afrezza) for children who have diabetes. Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain covers medical news, and she is committed to letting viewers know about innovations that could benefit their family....

Bucs LB Alex Anzalone excited for opportunities in Todd Bowles' defense

ABC Action News 6/15 8:10A Kyle Burger

Alex Anzalone built his reputation hundreds of miles from home, serving as a steady presence and team captain for the Detroit Lions over the past five seasons. But joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is more than just another NFL stop. "You guys...

Cat positive for rabies attacked 5 people and dog in Polk County, woman was cited for negligence:...

ABC Action News 6/15 8:08A Amanda Boettcher

A Polk County woman was cited for negligence after a cat attacked 5 people and a dog. Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said animal control received reports from residents near Glen Road in North Lakeland that a stray cat had attacked and...