St. Petersburg Housing Authority hosts roundtable to tackle barriers to homeownership

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 5:26A Fadia Patterson

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority is partnering with Realtors to help low-income families overcome homebuying barriers in Pinellas County.

FishHawk residents concerned with potholes near busy shopping centers

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 5:08A Tim Wronka

Drivers in FishHawk are concerned about a growing number potholes on the roads around busy shopping areas.

Pinellas County woman organizes 1,000 lunches for people experiencing homelessness

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 5:04A Rick Elmhorst

Carla Vaughn organized volunteers at First Central Tower on a recent morning, where the lobby became an assembly line for about 1,000 bagged lunches.

Belleair Bluffs hotel expected to break ground this fall

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 4:32A Matt Lackritz

A planned 100-room, 75-foot-tall hotel in Belleair Bluffs is drawing mixed reactions from residents and business owners.

SpaceX successfully launches Starship for its 1st orbital flight

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 4:32A Anthony Leone

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket Monday morning for its first orbital test flight.

Airbnb launches $250 million housing accelerator, partners with Florida Housing Coalition

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 3:39A Fadia Patterson

Airbnb is committing $250 million to help move stalled housing developments forward nationwide and partnering with the Florida Housing Coalition.

Sarasota not-for-profit groups taking down barriers to make sure all patients can afford to be seen

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 1:44A Claire Alfree

Thanks to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, no cost annual wellness exams are available for patients who qualify.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to test drone blood delivery program

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 1:09A Jason Lanning

Hillsborough Fire Rescue, Tampa General Hospital and Archer First Response Systems to launch first Blood Drone Delivery Program in U.S.

Bartow residents seek answers after police chief's sudden resignation in August

ABC Action News 9/28 1:07A Maria Tomasch

Residents in Bartow are still looking for answers after the city's police chief suddenly resigned in August. Former Chief Stephen Walker stepped down Aug. 14 after city officials confronted him about a complaint filed by a city employee. The city...

Bucs fall to Vikings 23-16; Mayfield dislocates thumb

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/28 12:22A Associated Press

Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb on a desperation pass late in the fourth quarter. He was screaming in pain on the ground before walking off.

Venice motorcyclist dies after crash near Sarasota traffic circle: SPD

ABC Action News 9/27 10:15P Anthony Romano

A Venice motorcyclist died after a crash near the intersection of Gulfstream Avenue and Bayfront Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. near the traffic circle at Gulfstream...

Deputies shoot armed suspect during domestic call in Brooksville: HCSO

ABC Action News 9/27 9:54P Anthony Romano

Hernando County deputies shot an armed suspect during a domestic violence call Sunday afternoon after the man allegedly fired toward responding deputies, according to Sheriff Al Nienhuis. The incident happened around 2:37 p.m. on Audubon Drive,...

Clearwater Beach residents mark two years since Hurricane Helene with heightened anxiety for this...

ABC Action News 9/27 11:14A Maya Sargent

Two years after Hurricane Helene's storm surge devastated Clearwater Beach, residents say the rising water has been replaced by rising anxiety. Sylvia Tzekas was among those who watched the water rise from her home during the 2024 storm. She...

Weather moves Cubs-Red Sox game 162 to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg

ABC Action News 9/27 8:53A Blake Phillips

Baseball is being played at Tropicana Field on Sunday just not by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox are playing their regular season finale at Tropicana Field after weather forced the game to move from Boston to Tampa. The...

Hillsborough inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Orient Road Jail: HCSO

ABC Action News 9/27 7:14A Anthony Romano

An inmate at the Orient Road Jail has died after being found unresponsive earlier this week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Officials said Liam Thomas, 27, was discovered unresponsive by jail staff at 6:48 p.m. on...