Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards

TAMPA.GOV News 7/13 8:59A Kirstin Albert (Convention Cente

Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Prevue’s 2026 Visionary Awards Kirstin A. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 02:59 pm Prevue Visionary Awards 2026 graphic with trophy and "Vote Now" button. The industry experts...

Suspect arrested, charged with murder in 2025 fatal club shooting: St. Pete police

ABC Action News 7/13 5:38A WFTS Digital Staff

St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) announced Monday the arrest of the suspect tied to the fatal shooting of Delvin Jaquez Ford back in 2025. SPPD detectives arrested 28-year-old Jermaine Ivery for a fight that escalated into a deadly shooting...

Suspect shot by deputies after domestic violence incident in Auburndale: PCSO

ABC Action News 7/13 5:35A Leilyn Torres

Polk County Sheriff's Office said a deputy-involved shooting occurred in Auburndale after a domestic violence incident. PCSO said a domestic violence suspect was fleeing from the Sun Acres neighborhood, driving in a large truck, when he hit a...

Catching Rays with Craig Kimbrel

ABC Action News 7/13 4:47A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays added an experienced and highly decorated arm to their bullpen in May with the signing of Craig Kimbrel. Kimbrel, 38, has put together a Hall of Fame resume over the last 17 seasons. He has locked down 440 saves in his career,...

Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week

TAMPA.GOV News 7/13 2:44A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week Tony D. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 08:44 am Tampa's history will be celebrated during Archives Awareness Week from July 12-18, 2026. Tampa Marks...

2 people shot at bar in Clearwater, police investigating

ABC Action News 7/13 2:36A Leilyn Torres

Clearwater Police said they are investigating a shooting that happened at a sports bar overnight that left two people injured. Police said the shooting happened just after midnight on July 13 at the 45 Sports Bar and Lounge in Clearwater....

Former Temple Terrace police officer enters written plea of not guilty in deadly crash

ABC Action News 7/13 2:13A Kiley Vaughan

A former Temple Terrace police officer entered a written plea of not guilty during an arraignment hearing on Monday morning in connection with a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl . Zachary Krug is charged with vehicular homicide after an April...

The Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton is a popular 'first job' spot for local students

ABC Action News 7/13 1:52A Sean Daly

Christian Houston dreams of playing in the NFL. But before that, the 15-year-old is happy with his very first job: Making desserts at the Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton (629 Cortez Rd W). "The managers and everybody, I expected them to be...

Susan Solves It: Pet care costs

ABC Action News 7/13 1:15A Susan El Khoury

A new report found owning a medium-sized dog can cost nearly $40,000 over its lifetime, while cat ownership can exceed $32,000 as veterinary and care costs continue rising. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises comparing pet insurance...

News to Know for July 13

ABC Action News 7/13 1:07A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and we're coming off another busy and exciting weekend in Tampa Bay. If this weekend's scattered storms put a hold on some of your plans, I have some good news. Meteorologist Ally...

Man arrested in shooting after argument outside sports bar in Venice: SCSO

ABC Action News 7/12 11:21P Brian McBride

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a man who was involved in a shooting that happened outside a bar in Venice on Sunday night. The shooting occurred in the 800 Block of U.S. Highway 41 Bypass, Venice, at about 10:46 p.m., the...

Woman injured after crashing into utility pole guide wires in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 7/12 8:19A Anthony Romano

A 29-year-old New Port Richey woman was injured Sunday morning after losing control of her vehicle on U.S. Highway 19 in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the woman was driving a Mazda CX30 northbound on U.S....

Drowsy driver causes four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Pasco County: FHP

ABC Action News 7/12 8:05A Anthony Romano

A Spring Hill man fell asleep behind the wheel and caused a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Pasco County on Wednesday, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened near mile marker 284 as traffic slowed in...

Small plane makes emergency water landing near Honeymoon Island State Park: DFR

ABC Action News 7/12 7:35A Anthony Romano

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in the water near Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday afternoon, according to Dunedin Fire Rescue (DFR). Crews responded around 12:38 p.m. to reports of an aircraft emergency near 1 Causeway Boulevard....

Two-alarm apartment fire displaces families in Tampa: HCFR

ABC Action News 7/12 5:52A Anthony Romano

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews battled a two-alarm apartment fire Sunday morning in Tampa that displaced multiple families, according to a news release. Around 9:35 a.m., dispatchers began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a...