Meals on Wheels working through the holidays

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 11:49P Jason Lanning

The holidays don’t pause the need for help and Meals on Wheels Tampa is proving that by continuing its mission even on Christmas Eve.

AI deepfakes fuel surge in online scams targeting families

ABC Action News 12/23 11:43P Adam Walser

Cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are becoming the primary tool for scammers targeting unsuspecting victims, with losses expected to skyrocket in the coming year. Roger Grimes, a cybersecurity expert with...

Track Santa as he makes his way around the world

ABC Action News 12/23 11:28P Amanda Boettcher

Santa Claus has started his long journey around the world, and NORAD is tracking his progress every step of the way from the North Pole. NORAD has been tracking Santa since he left the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Watch as he heads towards the...

Tampa travelers brace for busy airports, roads ahead of Christmas

ABC Action News 12/23 9:31A Mary O'Connell

Though theres no place like home for the holidays, getting there can sometimes be a headache and hassle. You know, I really dont really plan. I just go, said TPA passenger Michelle Hopfinger. Even with extra planning, your trip can hit a snag....

Bucs visit Miami on Sunday with playoffs on the line

ABC Action News 12/23 9:04A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) will make their final road trip of the regular season this Sunday, heading south to take on the Miami Dolphins. After losing six of their last seven games in an epic collapse, head coach Todd Bowles is on the hot...

Statewide database of convicted animal abusers coming to Florida

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 8:53A Angie Angers

On January 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will have a database of people convicted on animal abuse charges available to the public.

Former Nebraska senator and UF president Ben Sasse says he has stage-four cancer

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 8:51A Associated Press

Sasse, 53, made the announcement on social media, saying he learned of the disease last week.

FOUND: 11-year-old boy last seen in Wesley Chapel found safe, per PSO

ABC Action News 12/23 7:43A Jack Walsh

UPDATE: Pasco Sheriff's deputies have found the 11-year-old boy who was last seen in the Bright Ray Pl. area of Wesley Chapel.

DOJ's new batch of Epstein files includes reference to “10 co-conspirators”

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 7:29A Christina Santucci

The documents include a 2019 email chain indicating investigations into “10 co-conspirators" identified by geographic locations –– not by name.

67-year-old Spring Hill man traveling on e-bike struck and killed east of Seaview Drive: FHP

ABC Action News 12/23 6:35A Jack Walsh

On Tuesday morning, a 63-year-old Spring Hill man driving a Mazda 3 sedan was traveling westbound on Toucan Trail. East of Seaview Drive, he collided with a 67-year-old Spring Hill man traveling on an e-bike, according to Florida Highway Patrol...

Teen girl shot in face and shoulder in Polk County murder-suicide: PCSO

ABC Action News 12/23 5:08A WFTS Digital Staff

A teen girl was shot in the face and shoulder in a murder-suicide Monday evening at a Polk County home, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. According to Judd, deputies arrived within minutes of a 9-1-1 call just before 11 p.m. from Lemon...

Florida contractor protection law may hurt customers, lawmaker wants changes following...

ABC Action News 12/23 5:03A Susan El Khoury

When Angie Moore hired a company to replace her water softener at her Pasco County home, she expected the job to get done. Instead, she said she was left with brown water flowing through her taps and thousands of dollars out of pocket. Moore's...

Options are narrowing to ship packages for Dec. 24 delivery

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/23 4:42A Susan Carpenter

If shipped by late afternoon Tuesday, packages sent via UPS and FedEx can still be delivered on Wednesday.

Motorcyclist killed near Azula North apartment complex Tuesday morning: TPD

ABC Action News 12/23 4:40A Jack Walsh

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a traffic fatality that killed a motorcyclist early Tuesday morning. According to TPD, the crash occurred in the 4900 block of E. Busch Blvd. Following evidence and witness statements, it was...

10 best Tampa Bay 28 I-Team stories of 2025

ABC Action News 12/23 3:58A WFTS Digital Staff

Throughout the year, the Tampa Bay 28 I-Team has brought you countless investigative pieces. From homeowners feuding with HOAs to a beekeeper fighting to get his beehives back, and drivers appealing school speed zone camera fines to a woman...