Police ask public's help in $8k Clearwater fraud case

ABC Action News 5/7 4:33A WFTS Digital Staff

The Clearwater Police Department said it looking to identify two people and vehicle in connection with a fraud case. Police said $8,000 was taken from a stolen debit card, which was used at various locations. CPD said the suspect individuals...

Meteorologist Greg Dee visits West Shore Elementary School in Tampa

ABC Action News 5/7 4:28A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee visited West Shore Elementary School in Tampa on May 6. Greg showed a second-grade class some behind-the-scenes footage of him shooting the forecast and discussed severe weather safety. WATCH: Meteorologist...

PRESS OPPORTUNITY: Interview Mayor Jane Castor following final FEMA Review Council Meeting

TAMPA.GOV News 5/7 4:01A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

PRESS OPPORTUNITY: Interview Mayor Jane Castor following final FEMA Review Council Meeting Tony D. Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:01 am Mayor Jane Castor was appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA...

6-year-old girl dead after 2-vehicle Oldsmar crash in April: PCSO

ABC Action News 5/7 3:51A WFTS Digital Staff

A 6-year-old girl has passed away after she was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Oldsmar on April 30. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the girl succumbed to her injuries on May 6. Deputies say the...

Grand jury to hear case against suspect in murders of 2 USF international students

ABC Action News 5/7 3:37A Blake Phillips

Prosecutors are preparing to present the case against the suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida graduate students to a grand jury. Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, both international students, disappeared in April. Limon's body...

Man charged with killing dog, Dexter, found guilty of animal cruelty

ABC Action News 5/7 2:41A Leilyn Torres

The man charged with animal cruelty after a dog was found decapitated in Fort DeSoto Park in 2024 has been found guilty. In May 2024 , Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said they were called to the East Beach at Fort DeSoto Park...

Lightning season ends after first-round loss in Stanley Cup Playoffs

ABC Action News 5/7 1:25A WFTS Digital Staff

The Tampa Bay Lightnings season is over after the fourth straight year of being ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger look back at the season and what looms in the...

Susan Solves It: CAPTCHA scams

ABC Action News 5/7 1:24A Susan El Khoury

Scammers are exploiting captcha tools to install malware and steal personal information. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises avoiding unfamiliar CAPTCHA requests, updating devices regularly, and watching for red flags like unexpected...

News to Know for May 7

ABC Action News 5/7 12:56A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and we're heading into another sunny day in the Tampa Bay area. Meteorologist Greg Dee says a sea breeze will keep coastal temperatures in the 80s, and while you may not be able to...

Jailed Tampa woman charged with threatening to 'run over' state attorney with car: PCSO

ABC Action News 5/6 10:49P Brian McBride

A Tampa woman was charged with threatening to kill an assistant state attorney with her car on May 5 while she was already incarcerated, authorities said. Melissa Allen, 40, was charged with threatening a public servant. According to a Pinellas...

Highlands School Board member resigns after moving into wrong district

ABC Action News 5/5 10:38P Brian McBride

A Highlands County School Board member has resigned from her post after announcing that she mistakenly moved into the wrong district. Nicole Radonski, of Sebring, who represented district 5, resigned from the School Board on Tuesday. In a...

USF student Nahida Bristy to be buried in home country of Bangladesh: ISTABA

ABC Action News 5/5 9:55A Jack Walsh

The remains of Nahida Bristy, one of the two USF doctoral students who was recently killed, will be transported to her home country. An online post by the Islamic Society of the Tampa Bay Area confirmed the burial will take place in Bangladesh....

Wanted Bradenton man in fatal shooting now subject of $19,500 reward: MCSO

ABC Action News 5/5 9:43A Frances Lin

Authorities are offering $19,500 for information leading to the arrest of a Bradenton man wanted in a March fatal shooting. The Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) said 35-year-old Maurice McCary is wanted in the killing of 27-year-old Jamari...

Man injured in shooting after argument in Land O' Lakes, search for suspect continues: PSO

ABC Action News 5/5 9:16A Amanda Boettcher

An argument in Land O' Lakes led to a man being shot and taken to the hospital. Pasco Sheriffs Office (PSO) said the shooting happened in the Wilton Way area in Land O Lakes around 1:50 p.m. on May 5. PSO said after the man was shot, the suspect...

Rays winning with small-ball approach to offense

ABC Action News 5/5 7:36A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Rays (22-12) are playing winning baseball. They have embraced the small-ball approach to offense: base-running, bunting, high-contact hitting over hitting the ball over the fence. We can beat you in multiple ways, Rays outfielder...