News to Know for Dec. 4

ABC Action News 12/4 12:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and as we inch closer to the weekend, Tampa Bay is gearing up for a busy stretch of home games, holiday celebrations, and festive markets popping up across the area. If youre...

Lightning back at home to host the Penguins

ABC Action News 12/3 11:23P Kevin Lewis

The Lightning had their seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss against the New York Islanders. Tampa Bay outshot New York 30-23, but the Islanders' defensive approach flattened the Bolts' attack. The Lightning were 3 for 3...

Tarpon Springs police officers embrace mental health training to break stigma

ABC Action News 12/3 10:00A Jada Williams

The Tarpon Springs Police Department is taking a proactive approach to officer wellness by hosting specialized mental health training led by a trauma expert who was among the first responders to the Parkland school shooting. Richard Best,...

Repairs head indoors at Tropicana Field and ahead of schedule after Hurricane Milton damage

ABC Action News 12/3 9:53A Erik Waxler

Repairs to Tropicana Field are running ahead of schedule after a quiet hurricane season, and city officials say the stadium will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays home opener on April 6. The dome suffered significant damage during Hurricane Milton,...

Manatee Clerk issues warning about new version of known jury duty scam

ABC Action News 12/3 9:45A Jack Walsh

A Manatee County resident is reporting a new version of a known jury duty scam, according to the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Scammers are now calling people, acting as law enforcement and claiming the resident ignored a jury...

MLK Parade Foundation Expands Scholarship Program for 2026

TAMPA.GOV News 12/3 8:43A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

MLK Parade Foundation Expands Scholarship Program for 2026 Tony D. Wed, 12/03/2025 - 03:43 pm The annual City of Tampa MLK Parade returns on January 19, 2026 MLK Parade Foundation Expands Scholarship...

Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan return to practice

ABC Action News 12/3 8:19A Kyle Burger

Help is on the way as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) prepare for a final push for a fifth consecutive division title Tampa Bay officially opened the 21-day practice window on Wednesday for wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. Evans broke...

Seminole woman arrested after attempting to strangle nurse with ankle monitor power cord

ABC Action News 12/3 7:08A Amanda Boettcher

A Seminole woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to strangle a nurse using a power cord. Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD) said it arrested Karen Dedert on Dec. 3 after an attack on a nurse at Windmoor...

Traffic Advisory: December 6th - A Blizzard of Activities!

TAMPA.GOV News 12/3 6:42A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Traffic Advisory: December 6th - A Blizzard of Activities! Tony D. Wed, 12/03/2025 - 01:42 pm Traffic cone wearing a Santa hat with "Traffic Advisory" text. People cycling on city street with tall...

65-year-old St. Pete man arrested for sexually abusing young girl

ABC Action News 12/3 5:55A Kiley Vaughan

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said a 65-year-old man was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 12. Police said detectives launched an investigation on Nov. 30 after a young girl told her parents she was...

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/3 5:13A Meteorologist Reid Lybarger

The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Florida weighs property tax overhaul as lawmakers debate major changes

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/3 4:52A Jeff Van Sant

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for the Legislature to eliminate property taxes in Florida.

USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as head coach

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/3 4:47A Spectrum News Staff

The University of South Florida is hiring Brian Hartline as its new head coach. The school announced the move Wednesday.

Ohio State offensive coordinator to be next USF head coach

ABC Action News 12/3 3:42A WFTS Digital Staff

Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline will become the next head football coach at the University of South Florida, according to a statement released by the school. University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins has announced...

FDA recalls shredded cheese sold at Publix, Aldi, Walmart, Target for potential metal contamination

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/3 3:27A Spectrum News Staff

The FDA has enhanced a recall over shredded cheese that Publix, Aldi, Walmart and Target sell.