Record-breaking holiday travel period begins, AAA provides travel tips

ABC Action News 12/19 1:47A Kiley Vaughan

The American Automobile Association (AAA) says warm-weather spots in Florida are among the top domestic destinations during the holiday travel period, which begins on Saturday. AAA projects a record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50...

Pinellas military family serving vets during Season of Giving

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/19 1:28A Roy De Jesus

The family patriarch, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran living at a Bay Pines VA assisted living facility, inspired his family to give back.

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing found dead, officials say

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/19 1:22A Associated Press

Two people were killed and nine were wounded in the mass shooting Saturday.

Contractor faces charges related to unfinished hurricane home repairs, woman charged after 2...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/19 12:30A Spectrum News Staff

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Taking a peek behind the curtain at the Nutcracker at the Straz

ABC Action News 12/19 12:16A Robert Boyd

This weekend marks the beginning of the annual tradition at The Straz of The Nutcracker. However, what most audience members dont get to see is whats happening behind the scenes. From the set to the costumes to the props, Senior Director of...

Susan Solves It: Smart spending tips

ABC Action News 12/19 12:13A Susan El Khoury

As the holiday shopping rush peaks, using the right payment method can safeguard your money and provide critical protections if something goes wrong. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises thinking carefully about your payment method to...

Shop local for last-minute gift ideas at the Maker & Merchant in Citrus Park Town Center

ABC Action News 12/19 12:12A Sean Daly

If you still need last-minute holiday gift ideas, but you want to shop and support local while stuffing those stockings, we have the perfect place for you. WATCH: Shop local for last-minute gift ideas at the Maker & Merchant in Citrus Park Town...

News to Know for Dec. 19

ABC Action News 12/19 12:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is finally Friday, and were expected to get a real dose of winter this weekend. Meteorologist Ally Blake says a cold front will drop temperatures overnight, so if youve been waiting to catch...

St. Augustine shines bright with the 'Nights of Lights' 2025 holiday season

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 11:47P Randy Rauch

Millions of white lights illuminate the nation’s oldest city from the bayfront to historic downtown.

Ingoglia proposes bills that he says will make local government more accountable

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 11:04A Jason Delgado

The measures would standardize transparency throughout the state, the Florida chief financial officer says.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in Sarasota-bound plane crash

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 10:55A Associated Press

The business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport.

Angel Tree requests break record in Pinellas, abandoned boats increase in Florida waters and NORAD...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 10:45A Spectrum News Staff

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Citrus County woman charged after 2 ex-husbands found dead

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 10:39A Spectrum News Staff

Manatee County Sheriff's Office officials said 51-year-old Susan Avalon was arrested at her Citrus County home.

Trump signs order aimed at reclassifying marijuana to a less harsh schedule

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 10:05A Maddie Gannon

The order seeks to facilitate the process to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

State officials say the increase of abandoned boats in Florida waters is outpacing cleanup efforts

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/18 5:45A Randy Rauch

Florida officials say there more than a thousand of boats that have been abandoned across the state.