Crash on I-275 N in Pinellas snarls traffic

ABC Action News 6/1 1:06A Brian McBride

'Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

ABC Action News 6/1 1:05A Sean Daly

Nancy Bird bar owner, retired nurse, constant seeker of knowledge and wisdom sums up her current life's mission like this: "Beer and science match really well!" And she's just the person to pair 'em up at New World Tampa (810 E Skagway Ave), an...

Susan Solves It: Smart TV privacy

ABC Action News 6/1 1:04A Susan El Khoury

Smart TVs can track viewing habits across devices using automatic content recognition, but users can disable tracking to protect privacy. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises checking your TV and smart speaker settings to turn off...

News to Know for June 1

ABC Action News 6/1 12:57A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're starting this week in a brand-new month. June means the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and Tampa Bay 28 has everything you need to know to be prepared for...

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

ABC Action News 6/1 12:38A Chad Mills

As hurricane season begins Monday, two iconic aircraft helping forecasters track and predict storms are marking a major milestone. The NOAA Hurricane Hunter planes, nicknamed Kermit and Miss Piggy, are celebrating 50 years of flying directly into...

Tampa to raise Pride flag at Old City Hall

ABC Action News 6/1 12:00A Frances Lin

The City of Tampa will mark Pride Month with its annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony outside Old City Hall on Monday morning. Mayor Jane Castor, City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin, city staff, and community supporters will attend the event,...

Duke Energy lowers rates for customers starting Monday

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/31 4:29A Spectrum News Staff

This is the third rate reduction of the year.

Off-duty Tampa Police officer arrested for driving over 100 mph on I-75: TPD

ABC Action News 5/31 4:22A Anthony Romano

An off-duty Tampa police officer was arrested Sunday morning for driving more than 100 mph and recklessly weaving through lanes on Interstate 75, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies arrested...

One dead, two critically injured in three-car crash in St. Petersburg: SPPD

ABC Action News 5/31 4:08A Anthony Romano

One man is dead and two others are critically injured after a three-car crash early Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD). Around 1:15 a.m., a Mercedes sedan driven by Cleveland Sanders, 43, was traveling...

Tampa Police Officer Arrested for Excessive Speeds

TAMPA.GOV News 5/31 4:08A Verliz Williams (Police Departme

Tampa Police Officer Arrested for Excessive Speeds Verliz W. Sun, 05/31/2026 - 10:08 am TAMPA, FL. (May 31, 2026) - - An off-duty Tampa Police officer was arrested on charges of dangerous excessive speeds Sunday morning. Jason Brown was arrested...

Hillsborough County deputy arrested for DUI in Citrus Park: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/31 3:52A Anthony Romano

A Hillsborough County Sheriffs deputy is on administrative leave without pay after being arrested Saturday night on a DUI charge, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Deputies said the traffic stop happened around 11:34...

Angeline community helping to 'save the bees' with new BeeHome

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/31 2:27A Calvin Lewis

A robotic beehive system equipped with AI technology is giving beekeepers a powerful new tool in the fight to protect the bee population.

City employee charged after fatal pedestrian crash in St. Petersburg alley: SPPD

ABC Action News 5/30 5:55A Anthony Romano

A St. Petersburg city employee is facing charges after police said he left the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD). Officers were called around 6:30 a.m....

Four teens injured after vehicle crashes into Venice Beach Pavilion: VPD

ABC Action News 5/30 5:11A Anthony Romano

Four teenagers were seriously injured early Saturday morning when their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion, according to the Venice Police Department (VPD). Around 4 a.m., responding officers found a single vehicle that had struck the...

Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing Hillsborough County traffic stop, running into pond: HCSO

ABC Action News 5/30 3:16A Anthony Romano

A 36-year-old man was arrested early Friday after deputies said he fled a Hillsborough County traffic stop and ran into a retention pond, according to a Facebook post. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said its aviation unit...