Clearwater athletes prepare to win big at Junior Olympics

ABC Action News 7/26 12:49P Jada Williams

As the Olympic's excitement heats up, a viewer reached out to us with a tip that we may want to focus on what's bubbling in Clearwater. That's because one group of kids has their eyes set on the...

Rays trade pitcher Zach Eflin to Baltimore Orioles

ABC Action News 7/26 11:21A Ginny Reese

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin to the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple sources, including Jeff Passan of ESPN . https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1816939316959981874 In 2022, the Rays signed Zach...

Local group works to redevelop North Greenwood in Clearwater

ABC Action News 7/26 10:32A Casey Albritton

A local group is working to redevelop the North Greenwood Community in Clearwater. The Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition is trying to bring more life into the neighborhood. "I'm kind of excited. I think it will be a great, new change for us....

Historic Mari Jean Hotel in St. Pete damaged by lightning

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 10:09A Nick Popham

A historic building along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg is being repaired after lightning struck its 100-year-old facade on Wednesday.

Water Restrictions Critical for Tampa's Water Future

TAMPA.GOV News 7/26 10:00A Robert Lockridge dp9q (Technolog

Water Restrictions Critical for Tampa's Water Future Robert L. Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:00 pm Water Use Restrictions In an effort to continue to conserve Tampa's invaluable water resources, city leaders...

Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 8:40A Associated Press

Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy.

2 arrested in Hillsborough County for stealing generator from Home Depot: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/26 6:45A Amanda Boettcher

Two men who officials consider "career criminals" were arrested after stealing a generator at a Home Depot on Bloomingdale Avenue in Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said that the generator was stolen on...

2 hospitalized after double shooting at Bradenton bar

ABC Action News 7/26 6:32A Rebekah Nelson

Two people are hospitalized after a double shooting at a Bradenton bar early Friday morning. The Bradenton Police Department said the shooting occurred shortly after midnight at the bar located in the 400 block of 12th Street West. The victims...

Health officials recall some Boar's Head deli meats amid listeria probe

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 5:54A Associated Press

The listeria outbreak has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of September rate cut

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 4:04A Associated Press

Compared with a year earlier, inflation declined to 2.5% from 2.6%.

Clearwater City Council suspends public comments due to 'disruptive behavior'

ABC Action News 7/26 3:06A Rebekah Nelson

Clearwater City Council will temporarily suspend public comments during meetings due to "disruptive behavior." Officials said the council approved the suspension of its Citizens to be Heard portion of meetings on July 15, which would allow...

Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a yearslong rift

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 3:02A Associated Press

For Trump, the meeting could help sharpen efforts by Republicans to portray themselves as the party most loyal to Israel.

Expert: Affected scallops pose paralytic shellfish poisoning risk

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 2:42A Angie Angers

While the waters off Pasco County are open to boating, swimming, and fishing, the FWC has temporarily closed the recreational bay scallop season.

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 7/26 2:32A Associated Press

There was no immediate sign of a direct link to the Games.

Backpack giveaway providing relief for Tampa Bay area families struggling to afford school supplies

ABC Action News 7/26 1:37A Keely McCormick

Help is on the way for families struggling to afford school supplies. This weekend is the third annual Backpack Hero Event, where kids in the Tampa Bay area can get a free backpack filled with pencils, paper and other necessities for the school...