Gov. DeSantis, others, lend support to Rays' stadium proposal

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/3 5:44A Spectrum News Staff

Gov. DeSantis, with important players in the Rays stadium pursuit in attendance, spoke on the benefits the project could bring to the entire region.

Lyft driver charged, arrested after choking, threatening female rider: Hillsborough sheriff

ABC Action News 2/3 2:43A WFTS Digital Staff

A 27-year-old Lyft driver is charged with battery by strangulation after an incident involving a female rider, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Tuesday. HCSO arrested the man , Joaquin Mena Vazquez following an investigation...

Ruskin teacher helps juggle school's Head Start program and food pantry

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/3 2:21A Jorja Roman

Magali Garcia-Rosado is the Head Start teacher at Ruskin Elementary.

Bolts return to indoor hockey to host Buffalo Sabres

ABC Action News 2/3 2:17A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to indoor hockey after their thrilling 6-5 win over Boston in the NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The Bolts have won six of their last seven games, averaging 3.9 goals per game while...

'Baseball belongs in Tampa Bay': DeSantis says state will support proposal for new Rays stadium

ABC Action News 2/3 1:57A Kiley Vaughan

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will support the proposal to use the Hillsborough College location for a new Rays stadium at a press conference at Hillsborough College on Tuesday. DeSantis spoke at 10 a.m. at Hillsborough College's...

Tampa Sports Authority expected to request economic impact study for a new Rays' stadium

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/3 1:08A Jason Lanning

A proposed stadium in Tampa would carry a price tag of $2.3 billion, half of which would be paid for by the Rays.

Voluntary pre-kindergarten sign-up window for Sarasota County Schools is now open

ABC Action News 2/3 1:00A Heather Leigh

Big steps in a short period of time that is the power of early learning. Alejandro Lopez Ventura just turned 5 and is thriving. He communicates a lot his feelings and it makes me very proud," said Sara Ventura, Alejandro's mom. She said when...

World's largest rodent gaining popularity in Tampa Bay

ABC Action News 2/3 12:45A Robert Boyd

While people in Punxsutawney are celebrating the groundhog this week, right here in Tampa Bay, folks are trying to promote another cute, furry rodent. Theyre called Capybaras, the largest rodent in the world, and soon theres going to be a...

Beloved local lobster restaurant the Great Catch has a bigger, tastier new home in Lutz

ABC Action News 2/3 12:42A Sean Daly

Bass Rizk, who has the perfect name to own a seafood restaurant, needed a greater space for the Great Catch . "We have a lot of loyal customers," says Bass of his old-school New England-style eatery. WATCH: Beloved local lobster restaurant the...

Tampa's first Black female firefighter reflects on barrier breaking career

ABC Action News 2/3 12:41A Jada Williams

Betty Coleman never set out to make history when she walked into the Tampa Fire Department in 1981. She was simply a secretary at the water department who happened to be in the right place at the right time when affirmative action mandates...

Public weighs in on Ybor City road safety after crash that killed 4

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 2/3 12:03A Sarah Blazonis

A meeting was held Monday, nearly three months after a crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others.

News to Know for Feb. 3

ABC Action News 2/3 12:02A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Tuesday, and we're finally warming back up to typical Florida February temperatures this afternoon. Meteorologist Greg Dee says while you'll still need a jacket this morning, the sun this...

Woman with drill gun hospitalized after confrontation with Pinellas deputies

ABC Action News 2/2 10:50P Kiley Vaughan

The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) said a woman with a drill gun was hospitalized after a confrontation with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputies on Tuesday morning. Officials said deputies responded to the 2000 block of Capri...

A New Generation of Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve

TAMPA.GOV News 2/2 6:24A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

A New Generation of Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve Eddy D. Mon, 02/02/2026 - 01:24 pm TAMPA, FL. (FEBRUARY 2, 2026) - - A new generation of public servants is ready to protect our community as twenty-four individuals...

The eBike Voucher Program Returns for 2026

TAMPA.GOV News 2/2 1:09A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

The eBike Voucher Program Returns for 2026 Robert L. Mon, 02/02/2026 - 08:09 am Test drive eBikes in Tampa; events listed, sponsored by the City of Tampa. The eBike Voucher Program Returns for 2026...