Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early

ABC Action News 11/27 4:19A Associated Press

For Alicia and Taylor Jones, whether they would play football in high school was never really a question. When the identical twins stepped foot onto the football field as freshmen in 2023, they became the fourth and fifth daughters in their family...

Tampa Turkey Gobble draws massive crowd to Downtown Tampa

ABC Action News 11/27 1:42A Keely McCormick

Tampa Bay woke up bright and early Thursday to one of everyones favorite holiday traditions, the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble. More than 5,500 runners and walkers filled the streets of Downtown Tampa at sunrise, bringing festive energy and plenty of...

Feeding Tampa Bay serves 1,500 fresh Thanksgiving meals as holiday needs surge

ABC Action News 11/27 1:24A Annette Gutierrez

A local food bank is serving fresh Thanksgiving meals for families that are facing tighter holiday budgets this year. At Feeding Tampa Bay's headquarters at the Causeway Center, dozens of turkeys were rolling in and out of ovens today as this...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | November 28-30

ABC Action News 11/27 1:01A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 28-30), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (11/28) YuleTides opening night at the Florida...

Cold weather shelters to open across Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 11/27 12:40A Kiley Vaughan

With temperatures expected to drop to or below 40 degrees across the Bay tonight, here are the local cold weather shelters available. This list will be updated as more counties release information. Hillsborough County Tampa Bay Mission of Hope 110...

Lawsuit alleges deputy driving 97 mph without lights and siren killed truck driver

ABC Action News 11/27 12:02A Adam Walser

A widow is suing the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office over a deputy-involved crash that killed her 74-year-old husband, alleging the deputy was driving nearly 100 mph without emergency lights or sirens activated. Pamela Martin filed the...

Susan Solves It: Find it in Florida

ABC Action News 11/27 12:01A Susan El Khoury

With the holiday shopping season underway, as you start planning out your list of what you need to get, Florida's Retail Federation hopes you'll "Find it in Florida." The federation launched a new campaign aimed at getting consumers to shop...

Inverness man dies after being ejected from overturning car during crash: FHP

ABC Action News 11/26 11:57P Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man was ejected and killed from his car as it overturned after a car crash in Citrus County on Thursday morning. FHP said a GMC Sierra, driven by a 29-year-old Inverness man, was traveling southbound on...

News to Know for Nov. 27

ABC Action News 11/26 11:47P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thanksgiving Day, and across Tampa Bay, kitchens are busy, the TV is switching between football and the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, and families and friends are gathering around the table....

Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House, AP source says

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 9:23A Associated Press

A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Burn bans issued for multiple Polk County communities

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 6:41A Spectrum News Staff

The areas include Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter Haven.

Menu at Walt Disney World Swan hotel features Mina's truffle treat

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 4:57A Allison Walker

A pillowy pasta dressed with truffle makes for an unforgettable "treat."

What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 4:37A Associated Press

Most national grocery store chains are open on Thursday for last-minute needs, although many close early.

St. Pete launches holiday challenge to boost small businesses

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 3:32A Sarah Blazonis

Mayor Ken Welch said Holiday Biz Bingo in the 'Burg was created to help businesses dealing with economic and post-hurricane challenges.

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular U.S. parks

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/26 3:01A Associated Press

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.