Lithia Residents push back against proposed developments

ABC Action News 7/8 7:30A Keely McCormick

Residents in Lithia are once again voicing concerns over a new wave of proposed developments they say could dramatically change the rural community they call home. Members of the Preserve Rural Lithia group are urging county leaders to reconsider...

Woman arrested for hitting security guard with her car in Davenport: PCSO

ABC Action News 7/8 7:16A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputies arrested a Wisconsin woman accused of purposely hitting the security guard at the condominium complex with her car. PCSO said Tayquanna Butler was renting an AirBNB in Davenport when at about 9 p.m. on...

Woman arrested for DUI after crashing car into building, deputy patrol car: FHP

ABC Action News 7/8 7:12A Leilyn Torres

Florida Highway Patrol arrested a 32-year-old woman after she drove recklessly with two young children in her car. FHP said a Pasco deputy spotted Kari Lynn Roumeliotis speeding and running a stop sign around 3 a.m. on July 7 near U.S. 19 in...

Lee Roy Selmon Reversible Lanes will be open hour earlier for Brandon and Riverview commuters: THEA

ABC Action News 7/8 6:40A Amanda Boettcher

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) said the Lee Roy Selmon Reversible Lanes (REL) into Tampa will now start an hour earlier. Westbound service will now start at 5 a.m. for commuters coming from Brandon, Riverview and Southern...

Parents of C.J. Dickey Jr. react to arrest made in their son’s death

ABC Action News 7/8 6:36A Deiah Riley

July 12 will mark two years since the day Calvin Dickey Juniors family lost their 18-year-old son. C.J. was a two-sport standout at Carrollwood Day School in Tampa. He ultimately chose football over baseball and graduated in 2024. WATCH full...

Five-vehicle Hernando County crash injures child, two adults: HCFR

ABC Action News 7/8 5:13A Brian McBride

Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was working a five-vehicle crash Wednesday morning that injured a child and two adults, officials said. The crash occurred at Commercial Way and Forest Oaks Boulevard on July 8. One child and two adults were...

Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade

TAMPA.GOV News 7/8 4:02A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade Tony D. Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:02 am Traffic advisory graphic with an orange cone and blurred road background. Parade Route Traffic Advisory: Shriners...

2 confirmed cases of foodborne intestinal illness in Hillsborough: Officials

ABC Action News 7/8 3:39A WFTS Digital Staff

HCA Florida announced there are two confirmed cases in Hillsborough County of the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. HCA Florida Brandon Hospital's Infection Prevention team said it is monitoring the foodborne intestinal illness caused by the...

SoDough Square Pizza opens new spot in Tampa after success on St. Pete's 4th St.

ABC Action News 7/8 2:14A Sean Daly

Pizzamaker Rob Bair lives in St. Pete, but he has a crush on Tampa. So when his SoDough Square Pizza shop on the north end of the Burg's 4th Street (6925 4th St. N) proved a hit, the logical next step was a trip across the Bay. WATCH: SoDough...

Susan Solves It: Scam Warning

ABC Action News 7/8 2:14A Susan El Khoury

A new study found Gen Z is more likely than older adults to lose money to scams, highlighting the importance of slowing down and verifying suspicious messages. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises taking a moment to verify any unexpected...

Surveillance video shows armed contractor entering homeowner's home without permission

ABC Action News 7/8 2:14A Adam Walser

A Hillsborough County homeowner says contractors hired by her mortgage company entered her home without her permission, and surveillance video shows one of them walking through the house armed with a handgun. AnnaMaria DeCicco says the trouble...

News to Know for July 8 2026

ABC Action News 7/8 12:53A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. President Donald Trump says, after launching new strikes on Iran, that the ceasefire is "over" but says negotiations can continue. The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully...

Caregiver arrested after double-amputee victim wasn't bathed in weeks, had bed sores: PCSO

ABC Action News 7/8 12:02A Brian McBride

The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) arrested a caregiver on Monday after the double amputee victim was left in urine-soaked diapers, had not been bathed in weeks and was suffering from bed sores, authorities said. Bryan Fain, 41, was...

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/7 9:36A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:36 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Jul 15 2026 , 3pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting...

Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award

TAMPA.GOV News 7/7 6:04A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award Tony D. Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:04 pm Tampa Convention Center is just one of five venues globally to win the 2026 Venue...