Bolts Brew Fest takes over Amalie on Friday, Denis Phillips to pour Rule #7 beer

ABC Action News 7/31 5:12A Leilyn Torres

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting their annual Bolts Brew Fest on Friday, Aug. 1, at Amalie Arena. Brew Fest is more than a beer festival. Fans can try a wide variety of brews, ciders, seltzers, wines, and canned cocktails from local and...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | August 1-3

ABC Action News 7/31 4:05A Rebekah Nelson

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (August 1-3), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (8/1) Bolts Brew Fest 2025 When: 6 p.m. Where: 401...

City of Tampa to Honor Longest-Serving Employee

TAMPA.GOV News 7/31 3:15A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

City of Tampa to Honor Longest-Serving Employee Robert L. Thu, 07/31/2025 - 09:15 am Mary Bryan, the City of Tampa’s longest-serving employee on record Mary Bryan, the City of Tampa’s longest-serving...

Booking a last-minute summer trip can save you money, expert suggests

ABC Action News 7/31 2:40A Larissa Scott

Theres no denying it, travel has gotten more expensive over the years. Its something Jillian Belman has noticed, too. I definitely think travel can be expensive, but I think it depends on how you do it, said Belman, a Tampa resident. How you do it...

News to Know for July 31

ABC Action News 7/31 12:37A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Let's take a break from talking about the heat to discuss something else: the start of the school year is now less than two weeks away. Whether you're preparing your kids for a new school or trying to...

Firefighters rescue 2, including child, from burning home in Pasco

ABC Action News 7/31 12:24A Rebekah Nelson

Officials said they discovered the cause of a fire that broke out in a Land O' Lakes home early Thursday morning. Pasco County Fire Rescue said they received a call around 4 a.m. about the home on Runaway Breeze Drive. While units were being...

Susan Solves It: Buy now, pay later will soon affect your credit score

ABC Action News 7/30 11:58P Susan El Khoury

Buy now, pay later has long been touted as an alternative to traditional credit since it often comes with no or low interest. Now, for the first time, those loans could affect your credit score as FICO launches two new scores aimed at giving...

The Snowball Shack in Brooksville serves up Baltimore-style cold, sweet treats

ABC Action News 7/30 11:57P Sean Daly

Aaron and Beth Pappas are from Maryland, right outside of Baltimore, which means their summer nights growing up were flavored with a signature cold, sweet treat: Snowballs. Snowballs are religion in Baltimorefinely shaved powdery ice, bold flavors,...

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TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/30 6:14A WebformCreator (Bot)

ASL Deaf Chat WebformCreator (Bot) Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:14 pm Event Status Scheduled Attachments asl-deaf-chat.png When Tue, Aug 5 2025 , 4:30 - 9pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Join the ASL Deaf Chat at Sparkman Wharf! ? Looking to meet...

Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after US Highway 19 crash

ABC Action News 7/30 6:09A Amanda Boettcher

Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD) are investigating a motorcycle and vehicle crash on US Highway 19. PPPD said the crash happened on the 11800 block of US Highway 19 N. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening...

Manatee County School Board selects four semi-finalists for superintendent search

ABC Action News 7/30 5:37A WFTS Digital Staff

Manatee County School Board announced it has selected four semi-finalists to advance in the search for the districts next superintendent. Manatee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Wysong was terminated from his position during a special...

Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans eager to 'put on a show' as he seeks record-setting season

ABC Action News 7/30 4:34A Associated Press

Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield. Fans at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers indoor practice facility roared. Theyre used to Evans making all the plays but No. 13 still...

Experts warn of heat risks for youth sports participants

ABC Action News 7/30 4:32A Scripps News Group

As the pads slap and the crowd roars, the Colts' football season comes alive at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, where young athletes are eager to learn the ropes. On a scorching summer day, tips for success in the heat resonate: Be great at...

Tampa Police Officer Injured in Shooting

TAMPA.GOV News 7/30 3:36A Jonee' Lewis (Police Department)

Tampa Police Officer Injured in Shooting Jonee' L. Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:36 am Tampa, FL. (July 30, 2025) - The Tampa Police Department is responding to an active scene on the 9300 block of N 30th Street. One officer was shot and taken to the...

Officer shot, hospitalized after shooting near Busch Gardens

ABC Action News 7/30 3:21A Rebekah Nelson

An officer suffered a leg injury after a shooting in Tampa on Wednesday morning. The scene was located on the 9300 block of North 30th Street, near Busch Gardens' Annie Street entrance. There is currently no threat to the public, according to...