No. 4 Miami and Florida set to renew rivalry, with Hurricanes rolling and Gators sputtering

ABC Action News 9/18 9:18A Associated Press

Miami is unbeaten, ranked No. 4 in the country, got first-place votes in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly eight years, has a Heisman Trophy frontrunner in Carson Beck and is coming off its biggest victory margin over a ranked opponent...

Uber Eats will soon launch US drone delivery in partnership with Flytrex

ABC Action News 9/18 8:13A AP via Scripps News Group

Uber Eats will soon be making some meal deliveries with drones. Uber Technologies said Thursday that it's partnering with drone company Flytrex Inc. The companies expect to begin deliveries in test markets by the end of this year. Uber didn't say...

Ed Sheeran to play at Raymond James Stadium in 2026

ABC Action News 9/18 7:44A Kiley Vaughan

Ed Sheeran announced on Facebook that he will be performing at Raymond James Stadium next fall as part of his LOOP tour. The singer will perform the final stop of his U.S. tour in Tampa on Nov. 7, 2026. He is also performing two nights at the...

St. Pete Police shut down two arcades operating as illegal gambling locations

ABC Action News 9/18 7:44A Leilyn Torres

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and St. Pete Police Department conducted an operation to shut down two locations that were operating illegally as gambling arcades. Authorities said at the Fun Arcade, located at 901 16th Street South,...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | Sept. 19-21

ABC Action News 9/18 6:14A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (September 19-21), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (9/19) Farm Night Market When: 6 p.m. Where: 14316...

Polk County School District seeks input as it considers rezoning options

ABC Action News 9/18 4:37A Keely McCormick

The Polk County School District is considering major changes to high school attendance boundaries. These changes could impact where thousands of students will go to school in the Fall of 2026. You can make sure your voice is heard at the...

Epic Universe guest dies after being on Stardust Racers ride

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/18 4:33A Jaclyn Harold

The rider became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers.

CDC's vaccine advisers to meet Thursday and Friday, guidance on new COVID-19 vaccine expected

ABC Action News 9/18 4:26A Larissa Scott

Last month, the FDA approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but this time with new restrictions, limiting the shots to anyone with underlying health conditions or adults 65 and older. Until that point, the shot was recommended for anyone 6...

New exhibit at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts takes multimedia trip to local swamps

ABC Action News 9/18 1:10A Sean Daly

The photographs look otherworldly, like something out of The Lord of the Rings. The accompanying sounds include Earth messages from Mother Nature, trippy yet beautiful. WATCH: New exhibit at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts takes multimedia...

Salvador Dali protege unveils new 3D art exhibit at Mahaffey Theater

ABC Action News 9/18 1:09A Robert Boyd

The Mahaffey Theater is known for its live theatrical and musical performances, but on Thursday, it debuts an actual art exhibit that will grace the walls of its lobby for the next few months. Louis Markoya is one of the only artists still around...

Susan Solves It: AI safety controls

ABC Action News 9/18 1:07A Susan El Khoury

OpenAI is rolling out parental controls after lawsuits claimed its AI contributed to teen suicides, raising urgent concerns about child safety online. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises parents to stay engaged with their kids digital...

News to Know for Sept. 18

ABC Action News 9/18 12:46A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and we're almost through our last full week of fall. The fall equinox on Monday will officially mark the start of the fall season, which means Halloween decorations in full swing, a...

Tampa dealerships see EV sales soar ahead of $7500 tax credit cutoff

ABC Action News 9/17 8:01A Susan El Khoury

Its almost the end of the road for drivers to get federal electric vehicle tax credits worth up to $7,500. President Donald Trump passed the One Big Beautiful Act earlier this year, which ends the EV tax credits on Sept. 30. Before that, the...

Clearwater woman attempted to clean up crime scene after shooting man: PCSO

ABC Action News 9/17 7:55A Amanda Boettcher

A Clearwater woman is charged with the first-degree murder of a man, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said. PCSO said it responded to 1538 Illinois Road in Clearwater on Aug. 19 after a 911 caller said they heard a loud noise and a woman...

Day 7: Jury asks questions while deliberating in trial of the murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell

ABC Action News 9/17 7:15A Kiley Vaughan

The jury is in its second day of deliberation in the trial of the killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell. On Wednesday, the jury asked the following questions and were given these answers. Question 1: On each count, does it have to be unanimous on the...