Several cats and dog rescued from house fire in Hardee County: HCFR

ABC Action News 4/28 4:11A Kiley Vaughan

Hardee County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said multiple pets were rescued from a manufactured home fire on Monday night. HCFR said crews responded to a reported structure fire on Branch Road just before 10:30 p.m. on April 27. Upon arrival, crews reported...

Tampa Convention Center Earns 4th Consecutive Nomination

TAMPA.GOV News 4/28 4:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Convention Center Earns 4th Consecutive Nomination Tony D. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:01 am Tampa Convention Center is nominated for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. for the 4th year in a...

TODAY — April 28 | Newly Updated Historic Salcines Park Reopening

TAMPA.GOV News 4/28 2:40A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

TODAY — April 28 | Newly Updated Historic Salcines Park Reopening Tony D. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:40 am Salcines Park Renovation Celebrated With Ribbon Cutting Juanita and Emiliano Salcines, for whom the...

Davenport woman dies after crash in Osceola County: FHP

ABC Action News 4/28 2:20A Leilyn Torres

A 46-year-old woman is dead after a car crash in Osceola County on Tuesday morning. FHP said a 20-year-old Indialantic City man was driving a car on Old Lake Fern Road in Osceola County, and a 46-year-old Davenport woman was driving her car in...

This weekend's free 'Riverfest' celebrates 10 years along the Tampa Riverwalk

ABC Action News 4/28 1:23A Sean Daly

Happy 10th anniversary, Riverfest! The annual shindig along the 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk is this Friday and Saturday and will feature food, kids' activities, and free concerts (including Cowboy Mouth Friday at 830pm and Sixpence None the Richer...

Susan Solves It: Debt collector rights

ABC Action News 4/28 1:19A Susan El Khoury

Complaints about debt collectors have tripled in recent years, and knowing your legal protections can help you handle those calls. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises consumers to request written validation of any debt before continuing...

News to Know for April 28

ABC Action News 4/28 12:52A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and if you went outside yesterday and were a little taken aback by yesterday's humidity, I have some good news. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we're back to more comfortable conditions...

Largo woman arrested after calling 911 three times for milk

ABC Action News 4/27 10:57P Brian McBride

A Largo woman was arrested on Sunday after calling 911 three times and saying she needed milk, authorities said. Michelle WyandT, 50, was charged by the Largo Police Department with misuse of 911 system. According to a Pinellas County arrest...

HCSO gang unit seizes AR-15 rifles, drugs in bust

ABC Action News 4/27 10:14P Brian McBride

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office gang unit seized two AR-15 rifles and a large number of drugs after serving a warrant on Friday, authorities said. During the search, detectives located 1.25 pounds of cannabis, a trafficking amount of...

CANCECLLED - Architectural Review Commission

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/27 7:17A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

CANCECLLED - Architectural Review Commission 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Mon, 04/27/2026 - 01:17 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, May 6 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CANCELLED CITY OF TAMPA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW...

Architectural Review Commission

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/27 7:12A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Architectural Review Commission 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Mon, 04/27/2026 - 01:12 pm Event Status Scheduled When Mon, May 4 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CITY OF TAMPA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC...

Unidentified human remains recovered near Howard Frankland Bridge: Hillsborough deputies

ABC Action News 4/27 12:40A Kiley Vaughan

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said human remains were recovered from the waterways in the area of Interstate 275 and 4th Street North on Sunday. HCSO said the remains have not been identified at this time and the body is in the...

Search underway for missing divers in Lake Jackson near Sebring: SPD

ABC Action News 4/26 9:28P Anthony Romano

Multiple agencies were undergoing search efforts late Sunday night for divers reported missing in Lake Jackson near City Pier Beach, according to the Sebring Police Department (SPD). Officials first responded around 8:50 p.m. following reports of...

Court documents detail timeline and evidence in USF student double homicide case

ABC Action News 4/26 10:42A Frances Lin

Prosecutors are seeking to hold 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh without bond, accusing him of murdering two University of South Florida students. According to a 23-page motion for pretrial detention, Abugharbieh faces two counts of first-degree...

Rescues in Action: Gigi, Kitana, and Noah

ABC Action News 4/26 9:48A Heather Leigh

Gigi Loves to cuddle and is great with dogs, cars and kids. Gigi is looking for home with other dogs and fenced in yard. She's House trained with doggie door. Interested in adopting this sweet girl? Click here. Kitana Im an active, playful, and...