Bartow mayor declares Oct. 1 'Bo & Sandy Raulerson Day' to honor couple's 50 years of community...

ABC Action News 9/26 11:42A Maria Tomasch

A Bartow couple is celebrating half a century of serving their community and so is the city. Mayor Tanya Tucker declared Oct. 1 Bo & Sandy Raulerson Day in honor of the couple's 50 years of operating Bartow Christian Books and Gifts. The city...

Bartow is growing fast, but residents say it still feels like home

ABC Action News 9/26 11:39A Maria Tomasch

20,000 people call Bartow home. As the official county seat of Polk County, it is where all of the county's government offices are located. It is a city with deep roots, a historic downtown, and a small-town feel and now, more people are taking...

Civilian accused of breaching MacDill perimeter, injuring security personnel

ABC Action News 9/26 10:36A Anthony Romano

A civilian accused of breaching the perimeter at MacDill Air Force Base was detained Saturday afternoon after a confrontation with base security personnel, according to a statement from the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office. Officials...

Rescues in Action: Raspberry, Nova, and how to get animals back home when they're lost

ABC Action News 9/26 3:34A Heather Leigh

Nova Nova is a sweet, happy 4-month-old puppy (DOB 4/6/26) with a playful personality, endless energy, and so much love to give. She loves tug-of-war, chasing the zoomies around the yard, and when playtime is over, she's happiest curled up at...

Woman cited after critically injuring pedestrian in Tampa crosswalk crash: TPD

ABC Action News 9/26 2:37A Anthony Romano

A woman was cited after a crash that left a pedestrian critically injured Saturday morning in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Officers responded just after 7 a.m. to the intersection of West Arch Street and North Boulevard...

Search underway after unmanned boat found in Lake Tarpon: PCSO

ABC Action News 9/26 2:16A Anthony Romano

A search is underway in Lake Tarpon after an adult man went missing while boating, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Investigators said the man took an 18-foot Carolina Skiff onto the water Friday. The boat was later...

Splatter Paint Room in Bartow lets you unleash your inner Jackson Pollock or inner Hulk

ABC Action News 9/25 6:15A Sean Daly

Need to blow off some steam this weekend? Maybe unleash a little frustration? Have you considered smashing a flat-screen TV with a sledgehammer? What about throwing paint-filled balloons at your friends? If you answered yes to any of those...

Tampa police conducting death investigation after body found at home: TPD

ABC Action News 9/25 5:07A Brian McBride

The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered at a home, officials said. Just before 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of North Harold Avenue after receiving a report of an unresponsive...

Bartow, Florida: Small-town pride, a century of golf and 175 years of history

ABC Action News 9/25 3:47A Blake Phillips

Bartow, Florida sits about 60 miles from Orlando and 40 miles from Tampa, but the city of just under 24,000 people carries a history and community spirit that stretches well beyond its size. "It's the hometown feel. Everybody knows everybody,...

Half-dressed woman arrested for pumpkin bundt cake theft at farmer's market: LPD

ABC Action News 9/25 3:46A Brian McBride

A half-dressed Largo woman was charged with theft on Thursday after she ran into a farmers market store and stole two packages of pumpkin mini-bundt cakes, Largo police officials said. The Largo Police Department (LPD) arrested 51-year-old...

3 killed in crash involving car and dump truck near Lake Wales: PCSO

ABC Action News 9/25 2:20A Anthony Romano

Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash near Lake Wales early Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies responded around 4:22 a.m. Thursday to State Road 60 and Acuff Road after receiving reports of...

Voting Is Open! Tampa Convention Center Up for Readers' Choice Award

TAMPA.GOV News 9/25 2:02A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Voting Is Open! Tampa Convention Center Up for Readers' Choice Award Tony D. Fri, 09/25/2026 - 08:02 am Voting is open from now until October 4 for the ConventionSouth Readers' Choice Award Voting Now...

Driver hospitalized after crashing into power pole in Brooksville: HCFR

ABC Action News 9/25 1:56A Anthony Romano

A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a power pole in Brooksville late Thursday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Crews responded just before midnight to the area of Powell Road and Endsley Road following reports of...

Lakewood Ranch woman sentenced to a year in jail for stealing $46K from employer

ABC Action News 9/24 10:42P Brian McBride

A Lakewood Ranch woman who stole more than $46,000 from her employer was sentenced to a year in jail on Thursday. Kimberly Meredith, 40, was found guilty of fraudulent use of personal identification and grand theft ($20,000 to $100,000). Meredith...

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 9/24 6:01A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Tampa City Council Regular Agenda 27.9516896, -82.4587527 Charline S. Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:01 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Oct 1 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA...