'I'd be dead': Pinellas man says downed power line sparked fire, nearly electrocuted him in shower

ABC Action News 10/6 10:26A Michael Paluska

A Pinellas County man says he is lucky to be alive after a downed power line hit their home, causing explosions, a fire and extensive water damage. More than 10 weeks later, Nick and Donna Poletis remain out of their home as insurance...

Winter Haven High School student was an 'amazing young lady': superintendent

ABC Action News 10/6 7:40A Brian McBride

A 10th-grade Winter Haven High School student killed in a school bus crash on Monday was remembered as being loved by teachers and friends. Adinaluz Prieto Oyola, 16, was killed when the bus overturned on Lucerne Park Road, Superintendent Fred...

Pasco Juvenile Detention Center officer arrested for raping girl after she was released from center:...

ABC Action News 10/6 5:16A Leilyn Torres

A Pasco Juvenile Detention Center officer was arrested for reportedly raping a minor after she was released from the juvenile detention center where he worked. According to police statements, Thomas Wayne Black formed a relationship with the...

Officials provide update after fatal school bus crash in Winter Haven

ABC Action News 10/6 4:42A Amanda Boettcher

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) provided an update on a school bus crash in Winter Haven in which two people, including a student, died. On Oct. 5, around 6:15 a.m., the bus was carrying 37 high school students to Winter Haven High School on...

At Centro Asturiano, one old membership book helps a Tampa family find its roots

ABC Action News 10/6 3:00A Chad Mills

As Tampa celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, one Ybor City institution continues to connect families to their history, sometimes in ways they never expected. For Yvette Lopez, that connection became clear when her mother pulled an old...

Two students injured in Highlands County school bus crash: HCSO

ABC Action News 10/6 2:47A Brian McBride

Two students were injured in a school bus crash in Highlands County on Tuesday, officials said. Highlands County Sheriff's Office officials said a box truck clipped the rear corner of a stopped school bus shortly after 7:30 a.m. at U.S. Highway...

Rays host Yankees in ALDS Game 2 with chance to take commanding 2-0 series lead

ABC Action News 10/5 7:29A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in their best-of-five American League Division Series when the teams meet for Game 2 at Tropicana Field tonight. The Rays won Game 1, 1-0, behind a dominant...

Co-defendant sentenced to 10 years in prison in kidnapping, armed robbery case that involved Terrion...

ABC Action News 10/5 6:59A Scott Sutton

A man accused alongside NFL player Terrion Arnold in a violent kidnapping and armed robbery case has been sentenced after pleading guilty, according to the State Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said Monday that Boakai Hilton pleaded guilty to...

Latest Gulf weather outlook: Denis Phillips on possible development

ABC Action News 10/5 6:42A Denis Phillips

Tampa Bay 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips shares his latest thoughts on potential development in the Gulf and what to expect: Area highlighted now has a "high' chance of development. Of course, it's not even there yet. (So there's that)....

Man charged with murder after woman fatally shot inside pickup truck: TPD

ABC Action News 10/5 6:08A Anthony Romano

Tampa police have charged a 74-year-old man with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday along Fowler Avenue. According to the Tampa Police Department, Alan Barber, 74, was charged with murder following an investigation...

'My heart breaks': Woman describes helping injured students after deadly school bus crash in Polk...

ABC Action News 10/5 5:11A Chad Mills

A woman on her way to work Monday morning found herself helping injured Winter Haven High School students after a school bus crash killed two people, including a 10th-grade student. Aniyah Urbaez said she was driving along Lucerne Park Road when...

10th grader among 2 dead in multi-vehicle crash involving school bus in Winter Haven: PCSO

ABC Action News 10/5 12:46A Leilyn Torres

Two people have died after a major multi-vehicle crash involving a Winter Haven school bus Monday morning. In a press conference at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd said one of the two dead is a 10th-grade student, a girl, who went to Winter Haven...

Helicopters to spray for mosquitoes in East Tampa, Bloomingdale as dengue concerns grow

ABC Action News 10/4 6:23A Anthony Romano

Residents in parts of East Tampa, East Lake, Palm River and Bloomingdale can expect to see low-flying helicopters throughout the week as Hillsborough County steps up mosquito-control efforts in response to dengue virus activity. According to...

Bartow motorcyclist killed after crashing into sign near Pasco County roundabout: FHP

ABC Action News 10/4 5:40A Anthony Romano

A Bartow man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 12:03 a.m. on U.S. Highway 98 at Old Lakeland Highway, troopers said. According to FHP, a...

Lakeland motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at State Road 60 intersection: FHP

ABC Action News 10/4 5:10A Anthony Romano

A Lakeland motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving an SUV late Saturday night in Polk County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 60 and North 91 Mine Road,...