Lightning and Canadiens head to Tampa for pivotal Game 5

ABC Action News 4/29 1:21A Kyle Burger

The first-round series is now a best-of-three between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens, as the teams return to Tampa for Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Lightning rallied from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in Game 4 in Montreal to...

Tampa's iconic Alessi Bakery gets new location for its scachatta and tres leches cakes

ABC Action News 4/29 1:18A Sean Daly

A Tampa icon since 1912, Alessi Bakery has succeeded as a local mainstay partly for its delicious, otherworldly consistency. Alessi doesn't change thank goodness. The scachatta and tres leches cakes have been tasty for more than 100 years. WATCH:...

Rays' third baseman Junior Caminero leaves game vs. Guardians due to bruised jaw

ABC Action News 4/29 1:14A Associated Press

Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night's game against Cleveland. Caminero was injured when he fouled a cutter from Cleveland's Tanner...

News to Know for April 29

ABC Action News 4/29 1:05A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we only have two days left before April shifts to May. Although it may feel like spring is flying by, don't worry, we still have a little way to go. The summer solstice, which...

Man who plays 'Santa' in Polk Christmas events arrested in human trafficking sting: PCSO

ABC Action News 4/29 12:59A Brian McBride

A 68-year-old Winter Haven man who plays Santa Claus in major Christmas events in Polk County was arrested on April 21 after attempting to solicit sex from a 13-year-old girl, authorities said. Thomas Hicks was charged with human trafficking...

St. Pete police force way into home to save kidnapping victim: affidavit

ABC Action News 4/28 10:38P Brian McBride

St. Petersburg police forced their way into a home on Sunday to save a kidnapping victim, authorities said. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Michael Warren, 36, was observed by several witnesses pushing the victim, and his...

Notice Of Public Meeting Tampa City Council Special Call Workshop

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/28 8:28A Tonia Wilcox (City Council)

Notice Of Public Meeting Tampa City Council Special Call Workshop 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Tonia W. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 02:28 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, May 5 2026 , 5pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA...

Disney releases dates and details for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2026

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/28 7:55A DeJanae Phillips

Menus and marketplaces are still being finalized, but officials shared some fan-favorites that will be returning this year.

Dog Mom's Day - Bay Paws Ybor

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/28 4:43A WebformCreator (Bot)

Dog Mom's Day - Bay Paws Ybor 27.9563756, -82.4228942 WebformCreator (Bot) Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:43 am Event Status Scheduled When Sat, May 9 2026 , 10am - 12pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Calling All DOG MOMS Join us at Bay Paws Pet...

Chief’s Advisory Panel For The Tampa Police Department

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/28 4:26A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Chief’s Advisory Panel For The Tampa Police Department 27.9482694, -82.4579858 Charline S. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:26 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, May 5 2026 , 6pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal AGENDA CHIEF’S ADVISORY PANEL FOR THE...

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...

City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/28 3:11A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Regular Agenda 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:11 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, May 7 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date:...

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...