Parents and private schools demand answers as Step Up For Students delays state scholarship funds

ABC Action News 3/25 1:36A Adam Walser

Nearly 497,000 Florida students receive scholarships to private schools administered by the nonprofit Step Up For Students program. The popular program came under fire last year when lawmakers learned there were major budget shortfalls. Now, the...

Grey Bull Rescue volunteers return after evacuation mission in Middle East

ABC Action News 3/25 1:33A Keely McCormick

After nearly six weeks on the ground in the Middle East, volunteers with Grey Bull Rescue are back home in Tampa following a high-risk evacuation mission that helped bring hundreds of Americans to safety. The Tampa-based organization specializes...

Missing Child Alert issued for teen last seen in Ruskin: FDLE

ABC Action News 3/25 1:23A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) issued a Missing Child Alert for a teen last seen in Ruskin. Officials said 16-year-old Jaiden Torres was last seen in the 2200 block of Pleasure Run Drive wearing a plain blue short-sleeve...

'Sip & Stroll' down Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach at free event this Friday

ABC Action News 3/25 1:11A Sean Daly

Are you ready to sip and stroll and support a great beach community on the comeback trail? This Friday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on St. Pete Beach's historic Corey Avenue, businesses up and down the chummy thoroughfare from the Beach Theatre to...

News to Know for March 25

ABC Action News 3/25 1:03A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've officially made it to the halfway point of the first full week of spring. Meteorologist Ally Blake says we'll see highs in the 80s, and while it may be difficult to...

First 3D-printed affordable homes under construction in east Tampa

ABC Action News 3/24 11:58P Andrew Kinsey

A first-of-its-kind affordable housing project is now underway in East Tampa. Its using cutting-edge technology instead of hammers and nails to tackle one of Floridas biggest challenges. Good Morning Tampa Bay anchor Andrew Kinsey got a look at...

Man shot after firing at Hillsborough County deputies: HCSO

ABC Action News 3/24 9:53P Brian McBride

A man was shot by a Hillsborough County deputy in Riverview on Tuesday after firing several rounds at agency lawmen during a domestic violence call, authorities said. The man shot was 41-year-old Antonio Jelks. According to a Hillsborough County...

Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation in 1500 block of E. 5th Ave.

TAMPA.GOV News 3/24 6:01A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation in 1500 block of E. 5th Ave. Eddy D. Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:01 pm TAMPA, FL. (March 24, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning....

TODAY | City of Tampa hosts Bridges To Business Event

TAMPA.GOV News 3/24 2:46A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

TODAY | City of Tampa hosts Bridges To Business Event Tony D. Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:46 am Job order contracting info session flyer for March 24, 2020, with registration details. City of Tampa Hosts...

Women of all abilities learn to be their very best at Quest Inc. Classy and Sassy program

ABC Action News 3/24 1:08A Robert Boyd

The non-profit organization Quest Inc. is proud of all its programs, but during Womens History Month, theyre especially excited to showcase Classy and Sassy, which help women of all abilities be their very best. During this months Classy and...

Lightning hope to continue hot streak at 7-game homestand beginning with Minnesota

ABC Action News 3/24 1:07A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up a successful four-game road trip to the Northwest this weekend by splitting a pair of games with Edmonton and Calgary. The Bolts earned seven of a possible eight points on the trip, going 3-0-1. Lightning's...

Susan Solves It: Top recall risks

ABC Action News 3/24 1:03A Susan El Khoury

A consumer watchdog group identified the five most widely sold recalled products last year, urging people to register items to ensure they get notified of safety issues. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises filling out product warranty...

News to Know for March 24

ABC Action News 3/24 12:54A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and while we're only a few days into spring, today will feel more like summer across Tampa Bay. Even with a cooler start to the day, Meteorologist Ally Blake says we'll quickly warm...

Tampa’s Largest AAPI Celebration Returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

TAMPA.GOV News 3/23 5:25A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa’s Largest AAPI Celebration Returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Robert L. Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:25 am Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival flyer, March 28, 2026. The Mayor’s Asian...

1st Scoring Meeting Parking Facility Wayfinding & Guidance

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/23 3:58A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

1st Scoring Meeting Parking Facility Wayfinding & Guidance 28.0022796, -82.4311244 Charline S. Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:58 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Mar 26 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal 1 st SCORING MEETING PARKING FACILITY...