St. Pete's Localtopia market grows into city staple after 13 years of supporting local vendors

ABC Action News 2/14 9:13A Blake Phillips

For 13 years, Localtopia has been giving local businesses and artists in St. Petersburg a huge boost in foot traffic, and this year's event is the biggest yet. The completely local market features hundreds of artists and vendors showcasing what...

Tampa man charged after alleged street takeover pedestrian hit-and-run: FHP

ABC Action News 2/14 3:51A Anthony Romano

A Tampa man was charged with highway racing and leaving the scene of a crash after an alleged hit-and-run during a street takeover on Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Police said the FHP aviation unit observed vehicles...

Four charged in Tampa street racing incident: FHP

ABC Action News 2/14 3:23A Anthony Romano

Four people were charged with unlawful racing on a highway after a police pursuit in Tampa on Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The incident took place in the area of Hillsborough Avenue and Lois Avenue just after midnight,...

Boil water notice lifted in Pinellas County

ABC Action News 2/14 12:48A Anthony Romano

Pinellas County Utilities lifted a precautionary boil water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde customers on Saturday, the county said. Officials said water quality testing confirmed water in these areas met all federal...

Palmetto hosts 3-day Multicultural Festival

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 7:50A Jeff Butera

The festival is a free event “designed to celebrate the cultures that thrive in Palmetto and Manatee County,” according to organizers.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 7:49A Associated Press

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination.

Experts say vetting tips in Nancy Guthrie disappearance is huge but vital task

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 5:54A Associated Press

Images of a mysterious person have been the most significant clues shared with the public since Guthrie's disappearance.

Fan fest yard sale includes Rays gear dating back to 2008

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 5:12A Angie Angers

As the Rays prepared for construction at the Trop, they pulled out hundreds of boxes of promotional gear and items. They will be for sale Saturday.

Sweets rank as top gift for Valentine's Day this year, retail group says

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 5:00A Alex Cohen

Cards and flowers also rank high, as does jewelry, according to the National Retail Federation.

Clearwater police arrest driver in hit-and-run that killed man

ABC Action News 2/13 4:07A Leilyn Torres

Clearwater police arrested the driver suspected in the hit-and-run that left one pedestrian dead on Feb. 4 . Police said a man, 60-year-old Elbert Gilbert, was hit around 9:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. On Feb. 13,...

Decision approaching on possible Tampa Bay MPO merger

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 4:04A Sarah Blazonis

Votes on whether metropolitan planning organizations in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties should merge could happen this spring.

71 Years of Love: Local couple shares secret to a lifetime together

ABC Action News 2/13 3:22A Keely McCormick

With Valentines Day around the corner, love stories are front and center across the Tampa Bay region. Some are just beginning. Others have stood the test of time. Next month, Shirley and Elmer Clark will celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 71...

VIDEO: Massive gathering of Cownose rays in Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 2/13 3:19A Kiley Vaughan

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), cownose rays are known to form large schools and undergo seasonal migration once a year. A video posted by See Through Canoe captured the massive gathering of rays that...

Shane McClanahan ready to 'enjoy the game again' after 2 injured seasons

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 3:03A Michael Epps

Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2022-23 but missed the past two seasons with injuries.

Learn about the history hidden in plain sight around Ormond Beach

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/13 3:01A Randy Rauch

Ormond Beach is home to several unique historic sites, including a WWII watchtower and a 1,200-year-old burial mound.