2nd murder suspect in deadly Childs Park YMCA shooting turns himself in: SPPD

ABC Action News 7/29 4:23A WFTS Digital Staff

The St. Pete Police Department (SPPD) said an 18-year-old man, identified as the second suspect in a killing, has turned himself on Tuesday. SPPD said on July 29 that Jeremiah Peterson is in custody for felony murder following the death of an...

Community Benefits Advisory Council

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/29 2:31A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Community Benefits Advisory Council 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:31 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Aug 5 2026 , 3:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal COMMUNITY BENEFITS ADVISORY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC...

Tampa unveils second "Spyder" Machine and Provides Ditch Grading Update

TAMPA.GOV News 7/29 2:29A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa unveils second "Spyder" Machine and Provides Ditch Grading Update Tony D. Wed, 07/29/2026 - 08:29 am Stormwater's new "Spyder" Machine Stormwater's older model "Spyder" machine Another "Spyder"...

Susan Solves It: Airline fees

ABC Action News 7/29 1:40A Susan El Khoury

A NerdWallet study ranked major U.S. airlines by baggage and seat selection fees, showing how add-on charges can significantly increase the total cost of a flight. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing the total trip cost,...

News to Know for July 29

ABC Action News 7/29 1:30A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Wednesday, and in just a few hours, Julys Full Buck Moon will reach its official peak at 10:36 a.m. EDT. While that happens during daylight, the moon will be below the horizon, so youll be...

Winning $800 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Bradenton: Lottery website

ABC Action News 7/29 1:02A Kiley Vaughan

A single Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket sold in Florida matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing, according to lottery officials. The ticket is worth an estimated $800 million jackpot, or $344.2 million if the winner chooses the...

Tampa man found guilty of 1st-degree murder after killing man during encounter

ABC Action News 7/28 10:38P Brian McBride

A jury found a Tampa man guilty of first-degree murder after prosecutors said he murdered a man he invited over for a sexual encounter. Dewayne Gallishaw will be sentenced to life in prison Aug. 28, the Hillsborough County State Attorneys Office,...

2 kids in serious condition after truck hits 2 Tampa apartment buildings: HCFR

ABC Action News 7/28 8:09A Kiley Vaughan

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said two pediatric patients were transported to the hospital in serious condition after a vehicle crashed into two apartment units on Tuesday morning. HCFR said it received multiple calls at around 9:38 a.m....

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for City of Holmes Beach Commissioner

ABC Action News 7/28 7:54A WFTS Digital Staff

Leading up to the 2026 Florida primary (August 18) and general election (November 3), Tampa Bay 28 contacted qualified candidates for the City of Holmes Beach Commissioner. We asked candidates the same three questions and asked for responses to...

Tampa police officer dismissed after internal review of body-cam footage uncovers 'repeated...

ABC Action News 7/28 7:39A WFTS Digital Staff

Tampa Police Department said it has relieved a15-year officer at TPD for "repeated violations" of its policies and procedures. TPD said Dukagjin Maxhuni's conduct was deemed "inconsistent with departmental policy and training that reflected...

Tampa Police Officer Terminated After Internal Investigation

TAMPA.GOV News 7/28 7:21A Verliz Williams (Police Departme

Tampa Police Officer Terminated After Internal Investigation Verliz W. Tue, 07/28/2026 - 01:21 pm TAMPA, FL. (July 28, 2026) - - Today, the Tampa Police Department terminated the employment of an officer for repeated violations of the...

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners D-6

ABC Action News 7/28 6:06A WFTS Digital Staff

Leading up to the 2026 Florida primary (Aug. 18) and general election (Nov. 3), Tampa Bay 28 contacted qualified candidates in Tampa Bay area races. We asked candidates the same three questions and asked for responses to be provided by July 17....

Tampa native Deliah Autry-Jones chases Olympic gold as flag football makes its debut in 2028

ABC Action News 7/28 6:01A Kyle Burger

Tampa native Deliah Autry-Jones is chasing the biggest goal of her career as flag football prepares to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Autry-Jones, a Robinson High School alum, has spent six years with Team USA and earned...

Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for St. Petersburg City Council District 6

ABC Action News 7/28 5:48A WFTS Digital Staff

Leading up to the 2026 Florida primary (Aug. 18) and general election (Nov. 3), Tampa Bay 28 contacted qualified candidates for St. Petersburg City Council District 6. We asked candidates the same three questions and asked for responses to be...

Pinellas woman inspires hope as treatment for rare disease is working; Moffitt expands options for...

ABC Action News 7/28 5:26A Larissa Scott

In December of 2022, Heather Curley was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. "It had spread outside of my breast to my axillary mammary lymph nodes, my thyroid, stomach, liver, kidney and spleen and my whole skeletal," Heather Curley...