Florida beach visitors frustrated with price of parking

ABC Action News 9/9 12:19P Casey Albritton

As summer comes to an end, people who visit our beaches say they are getting fed up with the high prices to park. "Woah $10.55 for two hours? Yeah, its pretty expensive but thats what you have to pay nowadays, I guess," said Dawn Smith, who is...

Could a mosquito bite be fatal? Hillsborough health officials probe death amid historic dengue...

ABC Action News 9/9 12:08P Jada Williams

Hillsborough County is at the center of a dengue fever outbreak unlike anything seen in the continental United States in the modern era, and health officials are now investigating whether the disease has claimed a local life. Watch full report...

Pasco County commissioners review apartment codes after Wesley Chapel fire displaces residents

ABC Action News 9/9 12:05P Annette Gutierrez

Pasco County commissioners are reviewing apartment construction codes following a fire at the Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel that displaced 167 residents in late August. Nearly three weeks after the fire, no one is allowed back inside the...

Hillsborough County deputies honored after surviving July ambush

ABC Action News 9/9 11:59A Chad Mills

Two Hillsborough County deputies who were seriously wounded in a July ambush are being honored for their bravery, nearly two months after surviving the shooting. Watch report from Chad Mills Hillsborough County deputies honored after surviving...

Baker Mayfield becomes the highest-paid player in Bucs history with new deal

ABC Action News 9/9 11:51A Kyle Burger

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a 3-year, $165 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. The deal comes as a surprise after Mayfield set a self-imposed training camp deadline to get...

Woman arrested after driving wrong way on Polk Parkway with child in SUV: FHP

ABC Action News 9/9 10:54A Anthony Romano

A woman was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Polk Parkway with a child in her vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident began shortly after midnight Wednesday when the Lakeland Police Department...

Trump administration set to remove 'harm' from Endangered Species Act, experts warn of effects on...

ABC Action News 9/9 7:21A Blake Phillips

The Trump administration is rolling back a key word from the Endangered Species Act "harm" a change officials say reduces red tape and gives private landowners more control over their property. But experts warn the move could have serious...

LEGOLAND Brick or Treat brings Halloween fun to Denis Phillips Live

ABC Action News 9/9 7:05A Denis Phillips

Halloween is almost here, and that means so is LEGOLAND's annual Brick or Treat event. At the event, you can enjoy special Halloween shows, food, and character meet-and-greets. There are also six candy stations around the park for you to...

Homosassa fire caused by e-bike charger kills dog, cat: CCFR

ABC Action News 9/9 6:04A Brian McBride

A mobile home fire caused by an e-bike battery charger killed two pets in Homosassa on Tuesday, Citrus County fire officials said. Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) responded Tuesday night to the fire on South Sorrell Avenue at about 10:12 p.m....

Pasco deputies searching for suspect who shot juvenile: PCSO

ABC Action News 9/9 5:23A Brian McBride

Pasco County deputies are searching for a suspect who shot a juvenile in Holiday on Tuesday night, officials said. The Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the shooting that occurred in the Jordana Way area of Holiday around 11:05...

Now Recruiting for Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027

TAMPA.GOV News 9/9 4:09A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Now Recruiting for Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027 Tony D. Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:09 am Mayor Jane Castor with Mayor’s Youth Corp Class of 2025 Now Recruiting: Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027 Tampa...

Seeking Justice: Grieving mother looking for answers after son’s murder

ABC Action News 9/9 2:42A Andrew Kinsey

A grieving mother is pleading for answers after someone shot and killed her son. Right now, police have no clue who did it. So, his mother is taking matters into her own hands. She is traveling across state lines, sharing her story and her pain,...

Jury selection begins for Frostproof triple homicide case

ABC Action News 9/9 1:24A Brian McBride

Jury selection begins this week for a Lake Wales man accused of a Frostproof triple homicide in 2020. Tony TJ Wiggins was charged with three counts of first-degree murder after the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said he killed Keven...

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down 4 lanes on Howard Frankland Bridge: FDOT

ABC Action News 9/9 12:34A Brian McBride

A multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge has four lanes blocked, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The crash, located on the Pinellas County side, includes injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Four left...

Auburndale firefighters battle blaze caused by lightning strike: AFD

ABC Action News 9/8 10:00P Brian McBride

Auburndale firefighters battled a house fire on Monday sparked by a lightning strike, officials said. The Auburndale Fire Department (AFD) responded to the structure fire at 600 Lake Ariana Boulevard at about 6:05 p.m. and fought the blaze for...