Bay area aging center offers counseling as mental health diagnoses spike in seniors

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/23 4:30A Melissa Eichman

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas offers free mental health counseling for residents ages 60 and older.

Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss U.S. peace plan

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/23 2:27A Associated Press

The allies aim to revise the plan, which they see as favoring Moscow.

Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killed

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/22 8:04A Associated Press

One of Saturday's strikes targeted a vehicle, killing 11 and wounding over 20 Palestinians in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood.

Bill aims to increase early detection of colorectal cancer

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/22 7:59A Sarah Blazonis

The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act would create a funding path for screenings, awareness campaigns, and more.

Ukraine's allies push back on U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Moscow

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/22 7:48A Associated Press

A Ukrainian delegation, joined by France, Germany, and the U.K., is preparing for talks with Washington in Switzerland on Sunday.

Former Hillsborough County detention deputy sentenced to 15 years for fatal crash

ABC Action News 11/22 2:12A Brian McBride

A former Hillsborough County detention deputy was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a crash he caused in 2021 killed a woman and injured her husband. Daniel Hernandez was found guilty of vehicular homicide and reckless driving with serious...

Middle school student arrested after bringing pepper ball gun to class: HCSO

ABC Action News 11/22 1:36A Brian McBride

Hillsborough County deputies arrested a middle school student on Nov. 20 after bringing a gun to class, authorities said. Luis Prada, 14, was charged with trespassing upon school grounds after notice and armed trespass of a structure or...

Local Toys for Tots youth ambassador inspiring more service

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 3:52A Roy De Jesus

Paxton Dulski, a local Toys for Tots teen ambassador, is inspiring others his age to do more community service.

PIE adds 60+ flights Thanksgiving week, parking expected to fill

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 3:27A Angie Angers

Airport officials are expecting the paved long-term lot to be at capacity by Tuesday and by Wednesday every economy lot could be full as well.

Anna Maria Island business, one of many struggling post-hurricanes, to close in December

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/21 12:38A Julia Hazel

The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe says sales are down 50% this year, and that it’s been a struggle to recover from last year’s hurricanes.

Family Motor Fest uses dream cars to make students' college dreams come true

ABC Action News 11/21 12:28A Robert Boyd

This weekend, more than 1,000 cars ranging in type, model and year will be on display at Motor Enclave Tampa. Its the third annual GTE Financial Family Motor Fest. The car show just isnt about showing off dream cars; its about making dreams come...

News to Know for Nov. 21

ABC Action News 11/21 12:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Its finally Friday, and Tampa Bay is heading into a packed, fun-filled weekend. With theater shows, sports, and seasonal events across the Bay, theres plenty to do, and the beautiful weather should...

Tampa’s Winter Village opens Friday night at Curtis Hixon Park

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 11/20 11:56P Jason Lanning

Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Park on Friday night at 5 p.m., officially launching Tampa’s holiday season.

Pinellas teacher leads blanket project for hospital in honor of late son

ABC Action News 11/20 9:22A Mary O'Connell

A teacher in Pinellas County is continuing to head up a project that hits close to the heart while benefiting a local hospital. For Betsy Mauro, this community service project isnt just about making blankets. "Our goal has always been to get...

Sweet homecoming for Lightning assistant Dan Hinote

ABC Action News 11/20 9:08A Kevin Lewis

One of the Lightnings new additions this season isnt anyone on the roster its a new member of the coaching staff, whos very familiar with the Tampa Bay area. Kevin Lewis sat down with him to find out what hes learned on the Bolts bench. One of...