Lakeland couple's anniversary trip turns into escape from Dubai amid Iran war

ABC Action News 3/13 12:06P Rebecca Petit

What was supposed to be a romantic anniversary trip to Dubai turned into a frightening escape for a Lakeland couple. Their son helped to coordinate their safe return home. They love to travel. They try to do a few trips a year to cool...

Hurricane Eddie's reopens in Gulfport after 17 months of hurricane damage repairs

ABC Action News 3/13 11:07A Blake Phillips

Hurricane Eddie's in Gulfport has reopened its doors after a year and a half of closure following hurricane damage, reuniting a community of regulars who say the waterfront spot feels like home. Marie Moon was among those who had been counting...

Travelers around Tampa prepare for spring break trips by land, air, and sea

ABC Action News 3/13 11:03A Mary O'Connell

Spring break travel is ramping up, and whether youre at the airport, sailing the sea, or just hitting the road, you should expect it to be busy wherever you are as you head to your destination. The Sochet family is off to Italy for spring break....

Tampa organizations step up to keep Pride alive amid political attacks and parade hiatus

ABC Action News 3/13 10:59A Jada Williams

Tampa community groups are rallying to ensure Pride celebrations continue this year after Tampa Pride announced it would take a hiatus, citing sponsorship and funding challenges. Two organizations, Pride of Tampa and the People's Pride Coalition,...

Man sentenced to life after 2023 deadly armed robbery in Manatee County

ABC Action News 3/13 10:40A Jack Walsh

A man has been convicted of felony murder in the first degree and attempted robbery in connection with an armed robbery that left a victim dead in 2023. A Manatee County jury convicted Tyreak Allen, along with seven other defendants, for robbing...

Hillsborough teacher sentenced for gun-smuggling for criminal group in Trinidad: DOJ

ABC Action News 3/13 10:19A Frances Lin

A former Hillsborough County high school teacher was sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to provide firearms to a Trinidad-based criminal organization. Forty-seven-year-old Shannon Nicole Samlalsingh of Temple Terrace received a one-year...

Bulls look to continue their run deep into March

ABC Action News 3/13 9:30A Kevin Lewis

The University of South Florida men's basketball team is on the verge of making history. The Bulls are eyeing their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012, and they can punch their ticket with an automatic bid by winning this weekend's...

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Noelle Polk Clark

ABC Action News 3/13 8:32A Deiah Riley

At every home game The Tampa Bay Lightning honors a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the game on March 12, we honored a woman who is a strong advocate for a cause thats near and dear to our hearts here...

Florida man steals septic tank from construction site in Marion County: MCSO

ABC Action News 3/13 8:15A Leilyn Torres

On Feb. 27, Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported theft at a construction site in Dunnellon. The suspect, Alfio Nocifora, attempted to steal a septic tank and around $2,500 worth of electrical pipe using a U-Haul truck....

Spring Break on a Budget: Fun ideas of things to do for $20 or less in Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 3/13 7:18A Leilyn Torres

It's spring break time here in Tampa Bay! With gas prices rising and everyday life becoming more expensive, it can be hard to have fun on a budget. If you're looking for a fun way to hang out with friends or a family outing, Tampa Bay 28 has what...

Tampa native recalls Oscar nomination with Academy Awards coming up

ABC Action News 3/13 6:51A Erik Waxler

Filmmaker Alex Mechanik said his first experience making movies came while he was a student at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa. He credits his drama teacher, John Hulls, for allowing him to take a semester to work on the project. That was...

Habitat for Humanity nearing completion on Largo townhome community, preparing to build another

ABC Action News 3/13 6:36A Larissa Scott

The City of Largo is the fourth largest city in Tampa Bay, filled with thousands of businesses that lots of people call home. Its also a location where Habitat for Humanity has had a strong presence. WATCH full story by Larissa Scott Habitat for...

Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/13 2:31A Lynette Colina (Parks & Recreati

Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade 27.949329885009, -82.460616690721 Lynette C. Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:31 am Event Status Scheduled When Sat, Mar 14 2026 , 2 - 4:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade...

?TODAY | Senior Day in the Park 2025

TAMPA.GOV News 3/13 2:20A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

?TODAY | Senior Day in the Park 2025 Tony D. Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:20 am Senior Day in the Park packs a lot of fun and a lot of dancing into a half-day party. Tampa Parks & Recreation Department Hosts...

News to Know for March 13 2026

ABC Action News 3/13 12:54A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Good Morning Tampa Bay is visiting the community of Largo today! Largo is a Pinellas County community filled with history, which can be explored at the Heritage Village. Good Morning Tampa Bay is...