Firefighters rescue calf stuck in mud during brush fire in Pasco County

ABC Action News 3/18 6:17A Kiley Vaughan

Firefighters in Pasco County rescued a small calf stuck in the mud while responding to a brush fire earlier this week, according to a statement from Pasco County Professional Firefighters Local 4420. The organization said crews from the Station...

2 men arrested after weekend shooting in Ruskin: HCSO

ABC Action News 3/18 5:43A WFTS Digital Staff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of two men in connection to a shooting reported early Saturday morning in Ruskin. The 911 Dispatch Center received a call of a shooting near the 5200 block of Cockroach Bay Road...

Shelter-in-place lifted after threat to MacDill Air Force Base: Officials

ABC Action News 3/18 5:34A Amanda Boettcher

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, and all gates are back open at MacDill Air Force Base. MacDill Air Force Base said Wednesday it has implemented shelter-in-place procedures after a threat was made to the installation. A threat was made...

MacDill AFB moves to FPCON Charlie, heightened security in place

ABC Action News 3/18 3:12A Kiley Vaughan

MacDill Air Force Base is now at Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, a heightened security posture, according to a Facebook post from the base. On March 17, the base said the updated posture allows the base to "implement deliberate...

Susan Solves It: Fake crypto chatbots

ABC Action News 3/18 1:31A Susan El Khoury

A fake chatbot posing as Googles Gemini is promoting a bogus Google Coin, using AI to build trust and entice victims into cryptocurrency scams. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises verifying chatbot legitimacy, avoiding third-party...

News to Know for March 18

ABC Action News 3/18 1:08A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and we've officially made it halfway through the week. If you're already tired of the cold weather, don't worry, the second half of the week will bring much warmer forecast....

Nikita Kucherov nets a hat trick and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2

ABC Action News 3/18 12:30A Associated Press

Nikita Kucherov scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and three assists for the Lightning, who remained four...

City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/17 9:22A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Regular Agenda 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Tue, 03/17/2026 - 03:22 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Mar 26 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date:...

CANCELLED - Barrio Latino Commission

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/17 9:20A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

CANCELLED - Barrio Latino Commission Charline S. Tue, 03/17/2026 - 03:20 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Mar 24 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CITY OF TAMPA BARRIO LATINO COMMISSION CANCELLATION NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING...

Union Station Figurative Sculpture Project Art Selection Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/17 9:12A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Union Station Figurative Sculpture Project Art Selection Committee 27.9471897, -82.4574625 Charline S. Tue, 03/17/2026 - 03:12 pm Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Mar 18 2026 , 4:30 - 6:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal UNION STATION...

LIST: Cold weather shelters open in the Tampa Bay area

ABC Action News 3/17 5:14A WFTS Digital Staff

Temperatures have dropped in the Tampa Bay area. And while they aren't expected to stay long, the cold can be harsh for those seeking shelter. Here is a list of cold-weather shelters available. This list will be updated as more counties release...

Local businesses feeling positive impact from spring break, say this season is critical

ABC Action News 3/17 4:56A Larissa Scott

The spring break season is officially in full swing. Spring break is huge, said Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbards Marina in Madeira Beach. While most Tampa Bay students are on spring break this week, for our local businesses, the spring break...

Canadian man extradited, accused of sending 300K synthetic opioid pills to Tampa: DOJ

ABC Action News 3/17 4:00A Kiley Vaughan

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said a man was extradited to the United States and charged with importing opioids to Tampa and money laundering. The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Florida said 49-year-old Sebastien...

Rising Explorers Program Offers 70 City of Tampa Internships

TAMPA.GOV News 3/17 2:16A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Rising Explorers Program Offers 70 City of Tampa Internships Robert L. Tue, 03/17/2026 - 08:16 am Rising Explorers Program Offers 70 City of Tampa Internships The City of Tampa's Rising Explorers...

New Tampa Bay area transportation service helping seniors in memory care

ABC Action News 3/17 1:11A Robert Boyd

For many, getting a ride is as simple as clicking an app on your phone, however, there are others out there that say transportation is one of their biggest hurdles. So, a new business to Tampa Bay, Tootl, decided to fill that need by putting...