82-year-old identified as victim in hit-and-run crash on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/27 8:29A Amanda Boettcher

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) identified the person who died in the hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard as an 82-year-old man . Deputies said HCSO received a 911 call just before 2:30 a.m. regarding a...

Former MLB pitcher visits inmates in Highlands County Jail

ABC Action News 7/27 7:41A Amanda Boettcher

The Highlands County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Tom Gordon visited inmates in the Highlands County Jail over the weekend. Gordon, known as Flash was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and played from...

Driver faces DUI, child neglect charges after 3 kids injured in Largo crash: LPD

ABC Action News 7/27 7:05A Kiley Vaughan

The Largo Police Department (LPD) said a man is facing DUI and child neglect charges after crashing with three juvenile passengers in the car on Sunday evening. LPD said it received reports of a single-vehicle crash in the 3000 block of Dryer...

Vernell Brown III carries on three-generation Florida Gators football legacy

ABC Action News 7/27 5:20A Kyle Burger

Three generations of Florida Gators football run through the Brown family. Vernell Brown Sr. suited up for Florida in the 1980s. His son, Vernell Brown Jr., captained the Gators in 2005. Now, Vernell Brown III is carrying the family legacy into...

FAA issues ground stop for flights headed to TPA due to thunderstorms

ABC Action News 7/27 4:09A Kiley Vaughan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for flights headed to Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Monday morning due to thunderstorms. The FAA said departure flights to TPA will not be allowed to depart until 11 a.m. on...

Rescues in Action: Chocolate, Groban and Stoney

ABC Action News 7/27 3:08A Heather Leigh

Chocolate Hi! I'm Chocolate, a 6-year-old Chocolate Lab with two speeds: full throttle and cuddle mode. My favorite things include water, kids, car rides, water, sleeping in your bed, water, giving kisses, and did I mention water? If there's a...

News to Know for July 27, 2026

ABC Action News 7/27 1:00A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're slowly easing into the last week of July after another busy weekend. If you live near St. Pete, your weekend festivities aren't over just yet. Today is 727 Day, a day...

Woman in court facing murder charge after 3-year-old dies in her care

ABC Action News 7/27 12:29A Amanda Boettcher

A woman accused of beating a 3-year-old to death inside a Brandon apartment is scheduled to face a judge on Monday. On July 16, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Grace Wingate on charges of first-degree murder while engaged...

Driver charged with DUI after entering fatal Hillsborough County crash scene: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/26 9:34P Anthony Romano

A driver was arrested early Sunday morning after deputies said he drove into an active fatal crash scene while impaired on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Deputies were investigating a...

Bradenton fire chief says timing prevented injuries in roof collapse

ABC Action News 7/26 9:43A Blake Phillips

A roof collapse at an assisted living facility in Bradenton forced the evacuation of 157 residents Saturday night, according to Manatee County Public Safety officials. No injuries were reported. The collapse happened around 6 p.m. Saturday at...

Teen passenger dies after SUV fleeing trooper crashes at 115 mph on SR-54: FHP

ABC Action News 7/26 9:08A Frances Lin

A high-speed chase on State Road 54 ended with a crash into a utility pole and tree, leaving one teenage passenger dead and another seriously injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a Chevy Traverse traveling eastbound...

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/26 3:26A Anthony Romano

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO). Deputies said HCSO received a 911 call around 12:26 a.m. regarding a...

Titus O'Neil's Bullard Family Foundation packs 30,000 backpacks for annual back-to-school bash

ABC Action News 7/25 9:24A Blake Phillips

Thousands of backpacks are being packed at the Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy at Sligh Magnet Middle School ahead of the Bullard Family Foundation's 9th annual Back to School Bash. WWE Hall of Famer Titus O'Neil, whose real name is Thaddeus Bullard,...

One dead in shooting outside Plant City nightclub: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/25 12:02A Anthony Romano

The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday morning outside a Plant City nightclub. Deputies said the HCSO Communications Center received a call around 2:13 a.m. reporting a...

City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 7/24 2:01A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Regular Agenda 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Fri, 07/24/2026 - 08:01 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Jul 30 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date:...