No place like home: The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field. Here's what's new

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 4:38A Rod Gipson

When fans settle into the Trop today, it will have been more than 560 days since the team and its faithful were in their comfy confines.

Diane Wingfield hands out snacks, hugs and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 12:33A Rick Elmhorst

From in front of Agape Ministries Church of God in Christ, Diane Wingfield hands out snacks and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa.

Plant City Main Street pauses events through September, leaving businesses concerned

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 12:10A Lizbeth Gutierrez

Those events include Last Friday, farmer's markets and Oktoberfest, which has been held in September in the past.

Rays sell out Monday home opener ahead of long-awaited Tropicana Field return

ABC Action News 4/5 4:44A ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer

A sellout crowd will welcome the Tampa Bay Rays back to renovated Tropicana Field on Monday for the first time in 18 1/2 months. The quirky stadium with the tilted roof and unique catwalks underwent major repairs after Hurricane Milton swept...

Lightning host division rival Bruins as Hedman hits injured reserve

ABC Action News 4/4 12:10A Kevin Lewis

Thursday, the Lightning put defenseman Victor Hedman on long-term injured reserve. He won't be eligible to return until April 13, when Tampa Bay hosts the Detroit Red Wings. Hedman is on a leave of absence due to personal reasons. He hasn't...

Two people killed in Avon Park hotel fire

ABC Action News 4/2 10:42P Brian McBride

Two people were killed in an Avon Park hotel fire on Friday, Highland County authorities said. According to the Highlands County Sheriffs Office, at 1:59 a.m., Highlands County dispatchers received a call about a fire in a second-story room of...

Zion Cemetery land swap approved by Tampa City Council

ABC Action News 4/2 6:16A Amanda Boettcher

The City of Tampa said council members approved a land swap agreement to transfer privately owned land believed to be Zion, Tampa's first African American cemetery. In January 2020 , Tampa Bay 28 first reported over 100 possible graves were found...

Experts warn of an increase in tax scams ahead of April 15 deadline

ABC Action News 4/2 5:59A Larissa Scott

With the tax deadline quickly approaching, experts are tracking an increase in scammers on the prowl. In tax season, we can see a huge increase in scams. You really want to be aware of whats going on, said Yasmin Rivera with GTE Financial. WATCH...

Motorcyclist dies in SR-400 crash, FHP looking to identify vehicle involved: Officials

ABC Action News 4/2 4:52A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said troopers are looking to identify a tractor-trailer involved in a State Road 400 crash after a motorcyclist died on Wednesday evening. FHP said a Yamaha motorcycle, operated by a 26-year-old Lakeland man, was...

Bolts host Pittsburgh Penguins as 7-game homestead continues

ABC Action News 4/2 3:28A Kevin Lewis

The Lightning have eight games to go in the regular season as their hunt for a playoff spot continues. Forward Jake Guentzel has scored a goal in five straight games, raising his point total to 81 this season. Thats one more than his total from...

Flag Raising and Key to the City Presentation at Old City Hall

TAMPA.GOV News 4/2 3:03A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Flag Raising and Key to the City Presentation at Old City Hall Tony D. Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:03 am A flag raising will take place to recognize the Junior League of Tampa’s centennial anniversary....

Lightning Fan Zone: School psychologist in Tampa uses Bolts blue to put students at ease

ABC Action News 4/2 2:45A Sean Daly

Kylie Webster has two passions, each one beautifully supporting the other: The school psychologist at West Shore Elementary in Tampa loves helping kids, making sure each one is in the right environment to learn and thrive. And the 37-year-old...

Arrest made in deadly arson fire that killed 18-year-old in St. Pete: Police

ABC Action News 4/2 2:19A Kiley Vaughan

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said a man was arrested in connection with a fatal fire that killed an 18-year-old and severely injured a woman. Police said 18-year-old Charles Chambliss III was arrested and charged with felony murder...

Investigation underway after bullets strike home in Belleair: BPD

ABC Action News 4/2 2:03A Kiley Vaughan

The Belleair Police Department (BPD) said officers are investigating a shooting incident after they received reports of a burglary in progress at an occupied dwelling and found bullet holes. BPD said officers responded to a home on Pelican Place...

Lightning's playoff push: Breaking down the final stretch and Jake Guentzel's Impact

ABC Action News 4/2 1:46A WFTS Digital Staff

As the Lightning enter the final stretch of the regular season, Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down what they need to do to secure their playoff positioning, discuss the positive impact Jake Guentzel has had this...