Hot Spot Diner, owned by a Pennsylvania restaurateur, opens in St. Petersburg

ABC Action News 3/3 3:30A Sean Daly

John Hazakis ran his first diner when he was just 18 years old. "This is my business," says the Greek man a true diner prodigy! about serving comfort food to all walks of life. In Pennsylvania, especially around the Philadelphia area, John would...

Tell the Tampa Bay Rays what YOU think of proposed Ballpark at Tuesday meeting

ABC Action News 3/3 3:04A Heather Leigh

If you've looked over the renderings for the new ballpark the Tampa Bay Rays want to build in Tampa, you may have thoughts, maybe you want to change or add a few things. Tonight is your chance to make your voice heard! Tampa Bay Rays leadership...

Water Works Park Gets Inclusivity And Safety Upgrades

TAMPA.GOV News 3/3 3:01A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Water Works Park Gets Inclusivity And Safety Upgrades Robert L. Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:01 am The We-Go-Round is level with the ground, so children in wheelchairs can roll right into the fun. Water Works...

Former teacher among 89 arrested in human trafficking operation: HCSO

ABC Action News 3/3 2:10A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said a former high school math teacher was one of 89 people arrested during a multi-week undercover human trafficking operation. Deputies said between Jan. 1 and Feb. 6, HCSOs Human Trafficking...

Ybor City Roadway Safety Improvements

TAMPA.GOV News 3/3 1:12A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Ybor City Roadway Safety Improvements Robert L. Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:12 am Road construction crew paving a street with machinery and safety gear. Proposed roadway safety improvements with planned...

All northbound lanes of I-75 closed in Thonotosassa after fatal crash: FHP

ABC Action News 3/3 12:46A Kiley Vaughan

All northbound lanes of I-75 from Fletcher Avenue to Morris Bridge Road are closed after a fatal crash in Thonotosassa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP said the crash was reported at around 6:03 a.m. on Tuesday. As of 7:30 a.m....

Nonprofits work to give eye care to children in need

ABC Action News 3/3 12:36A Robert Boyd

Every year, the Glazer Vision Foundations Mobile Vision Clinic visits about 80 title one schools in our area, offering free screenings and glasses to over 1,000 students. Now we have kiddos during these testing times that are able to see more...

Lightning struggle after Olympic break, hoping to turn losing streak around in Minnesota

ABC Action News 3/3 12:35A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning came out of the Olympic break losing two of its first three games, and they're riding a two-game losing streak for the first time since December. On Saturday, the Lightning couldnt overcome a four-goal deficit in the first...

Susan Solves It: Teen driver insurance

ABC Action News 3/3 12:34A Susan El Khoury

Insuring a teen driver in Florida can cost more than a high-risk driver, and one key question can help parents avoid unnecessary premium hikes. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises parents to ask their insurance carrier how it assigns...

Gulf to grocery: Florida store bets on local seafood as import prices surge

ABC Action News 3/3 12:33A Michael Paluska

Detwiler's Farm Market is partnering with nearby fishing communities to bring locally caught seafood directly to customers, as food prices rise and data show that most seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported. Their Palmetto location has a 42-foot...

News to Know for March 3

ABC Action News 3/3 12:09A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and if you were up early this morning, you may have caught a glimpse of the 'blood moon' before the sun came up. While Tampa was not the ideal spot for catching a glimpse of the...

Road Safety Improvements in Ybor City Are Underway

TAMPA.GOV News 3/2 8:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Road Safety Improvements in Ybor City Are Underway Tony D. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 03:01 pm Road Safety Improvements in Ybor City Are Underway Proposed roadway safety improvements graphic with maps and...

Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/2 6:05A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef Tony D. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 01:05 pm Event Status Scheduled When Mon, Mar 2 2026 , 2pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Hit pause and give yourself 15 minutes of feel-good movement. These mini stretch breaks...

Tampa’s Largest AAPI Celebration Returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

TAMPA.GOV News 3/2 4:29A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa’s Largest AAPI Celebration Returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Tony D. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 11:29 am The 2026 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival returns to downtown Tampa on March...

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/2 4:26A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda Charline S. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 11:26 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Mar 5 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date: Thursday, March 5,...