Fallen Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain honored at celebration of life

ABC Action News 8/26 11:52A Rebecca Petit

A Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain killed in a crash last week was laid to rest Wednesday. The man who spent his life serving others is being remembered by the very people he was there to support. In 2022, Hector Cruz answered the call to become...

Temple Terrace water overhaul could mean major rate increase

ABC Action News 8/26 11:49A Chad Mills

Temple Terrace is moving forward with plans to overhaul its aging water treatment system and remove PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, from its water. But, the project could come with a significant cost for people who pay the city's...

Trattoria Napoli opens in Zephyrhills with help from city grant program

ABC Action News 8/26 11:40A Annette Gutierrez

A new Italian restaurant is now open in Zephyrhills, and the city helped make it happen. Trattoria Napoli , located on 7th Street, held its grand opening with the help of a $50,000 commercial improvement grant from the City of Zephyrhills...

Meet Tampa's new acting police chief: Bret Owen on building trust, talent and what comes next

ABC Action News 8/26 11:31A Jada Williams

Acting Tampa Police Chief Bret Owen marked one of his first major milestones in the role Wednesday as 32 new officers were sworn in to the Tampa Police Department, including one who came up through the department's own youth explorer program....

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responds to our questions about Florida proposal to remove 4 required...

ABC Action News 8/26 10:59A Lauren St. Germain

Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., were in Tampa on Wednesday to discuss a new federal initiative to help improve school meals and nutrition. The HHS says the goal of the program is...

Bulls name starting QB, count down to season opener

ABC Action News 8/26 10:50A Kevin Lewis

USF football opens the regular season in 10 days when they host FIU at Raymond James Stadium. First-year head coach Brian Hartline says expectations are sky high despite a new-look roster. For Hartline, discipline and toughness are the foundation...

Dolly Parton remembered for performances in Tampa Bay: 'It was just magic'

ABC Action News 8/26 10:28A Maya Sargent

Country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at age 80. Meghan Lewallen, a Dolly Parton fan, said the loss is deeply felt. "I feel like a huge light has been taken out of this world. I feel like she brought everybody together...

Murder charge dismissed due to Stand Your Ground motion in shooting death of Tampa DJ

ABC Action News 8/26 8:56A Amanda Boettcher

A Hillsborough County judge said it has dismissed charges against a man accused of shooting and killing a man after a roadway dispute in Ybor City. Tampa police arrested and charged Cobo with second-degree murder following the death of a...

Two Zephyrhills teens cause 4 crashes fleeing law enforcement: FHP

ABC Action News 8/26 7:54A Brian McBride

Two Zephyrhills teenagers were jailed after causing four hit-and run crashes in Hillsborough County on Wednesday while fleeing from law enforcement, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Braden Wallace, 17, and Jeffrey Bettis, 16, were arrested by...

Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona: NASCAR's final regular-season race before Cup Series playoffs

ABC Action News 8/26 7:19A Kyle Burger

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona is this Saturday night, marking the final race of the NASCAR regular season before the Cup Series playoffs begin. Five drivers are battling for three remaining spots in the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series playoff...

St. Petersburg police officer fired after domestic battery arrest: SPPD

ABC Action News 8/26 6:44A Brian McBride

A St. Petersburg Police Officer was terminated on Tuesday after he was arrested in February for domestic battery against his wife. Curtis Wright was fired on Tuesday. He was sworn as a St. Petersburg Police Department officer in April of 2010. He...

Contract terminated: License plate detection systems to be removed from Pasco County: Sheriff

ABC Action News 8/26 6:39A Erik Waxler

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is terminating the countys agreement allowing the Sheriffs Office to operate license plate reader cameras in county rights-of-way, following public opposition and concerns from some county commissioners about...

Get Ready, Stay Ready Hurricane Preparedness Event

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 8/26 5:50A WebformCreator (Bot)

Get Ready, Stay Ready Hurricane Preparedness Event 28.0463189, -82.464783 WebformCreator (Bot) Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:50 am Event Status Scheduled Attachments b1c381d4-deab-42aa-89cd-dbdde71144f9.png When Sat, Aug 29 2026 , 10am - 12pm Add to...

Upcoming Database Server Relocation and Planned Maintenance

TAMPA.GOV News 8/26 5:04A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Upcoming Database Server Relocation and Planned Maintenance Tony D. Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:04 am Due to scheduled database maintenance, multiple City applications and online services may be unavailable or experience interruptions on Saturday, 8/29...

Public Notice - PSGP 2025-PU-05345 (55955) Tampa, FL Dock Installation

TAMPA.GOV News 8/26 3:00A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Public Notice - PSGP 2025-PU-05345 (55955) Tampa, FL Dock Installation Tony D. Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:00 am PUBLIC NOTICE The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received a subgrant application for the City of Tampa. Pursuant to...