Jet skier dies after lightning strike near Fort De Soto Park: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/30 10:12P Anthony Romano

A man died Saturday evening after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski near Fort De Soto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies responded around 6:35 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports that an...

Tampa Police Arrest Man in Homicide Investigation

TAMPA.GOV News 8/30 4:37A Jonee' Lewis (Police Department)

Tampa Police Arrest Man in Homicide Investigation Jonee' L. Sun, 08/30/2026 - 10:37 am TAMPA, FL. (August 30, 2026)- The Tampa Police Department arrested a man following a deadly shooting Saturday night. On August 29th, 2026, shortly after...

NASA and SpaceX plans to launch the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/30 1:31A Anthony Leone

The telescope mission's mission is to explore the edge of the observable universe, including other planets and dark energy.

Man arrested for second-degree murder after fatal shooting on Nebraska Avenue: TPD

ABC Action News 8/30 12:38A Anthony Romano

A man has been arrested after a deadly shooting late Saturday night on North Nebraska Avenue, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to the 7100 block of North Nebraska Avenue for reports of a...

Clearwater mayor talks hurricane recovery, historic pavilion

ABC Action News 8/29 8:41A Andrew Kinsey

Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector appeared on Tampa Bay 28's Clearwater Beach live community show Friday and spoke one-on-one with morning anchor Andrew Kinsey. WATCH: Clearwater mayor talks hurricane recovery, historic pavilion Clearwater mayor...

Clearwater Beach lifeguards on pace for record water rescues in 2026

ABC Action News 8/29 8:31A Andrew Kinsey

Clearwater Beach is quickly becoming a worldwide destination, and with that comes more people swimming in one area keeping Clearwater Beach lifeguards very busy. WATCH: Clearwater Beach lifeguards on pace for record water rescues in 2026...

Clearwater Beach ranked second best in the US and 17th in the world for 2026

ABC Action News 8/29 8:16A Andrew Kinsey

TripAdvisor named Clearwater Beach the second-best beach in the United States for 2026, ranking it 17th worldwide. Every year, millions of tourists visit the area, which sits just across Clearwater Bay. It's about a 45-minute drive from Tampa,...

Pedestrian killed in crash on Dundee Road near Winter Haven: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/29 8:06A Anthony Romano

A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being struck by a car on Dundee Road between Winter Haven and Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO). Deputies said the crash happened around 9:55 p.m. on State Road 542 near...

Two killed in motorcycle crash involving pickup truck on US-41 in Hillsborough County: FHP

ABC Action News 8/29 3:20A Anthony Romano

Two people died Friday night in a crash involving a pickup truck and two motorcycles at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and 24th Avenue South, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened around 9:10 p.m. when a...

St. Pete residents react to Tampa Bay Rays moving to Tampa

ABC Action News 8/29 1:26A Casey Albritton

Both Hillsborough County and Tampa City leaders have given the Tampa Bay Rays the green light to build a new stadium and move to Tampa! While many people are happy about it, theres a feeling of sadness in the teams current home, St. Pete. "Were...

Tampa man hit, killed by tractor-trailer trying to cross U.S. 41

ABC Action News 8/28 7:18A Brian McBride

A Tampa man was killed in Hillsborough County on Friday after he was hit by a tractor-trailer trying to cross U.S. Highway 41, authorities said. The tractor-trailer, driven by a 54-year-old Riverview man, was traveling southbound on U.S. 41. North...

Hillsborough County commissioners vote 5-2 to approve Rays' Tampa stadium funding

ABC Action News 8/28 6:46A Anthony Romano

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 on Friday to approve the development and funding agreement for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed new ballpark at the Dale Mabry campus of Hillsborough College. The vote comes one day...

Man charged with sexual battery on 4-year-old girl in St. Petersburg: SPPD

ABC Action News 8/28 5:47A Anthony Romano

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) has charged a 26-year-old man with sexually abusing a 4-year-old child, the department said Friday. SPPD detectives started an investigation on August 5 after the child allegedly told her parents she...

PSTA awarded $16.5 million federal grant for new Tampa Bay Ferry vessel

ABC Action News 8/28 5:01A Anthony Romano

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has been awarded a $16.5 million federal grant to purchase a new vessel for the Tampa Bay Ferry service, the agency announced Friday. PSTA said the funding comes through the Federal Transit...

Clearwater reimbursed by FEMA for $9.3M so far; city continues recovery 2 years after hurricanes

ABC Action News 8/28 3:38A Maya Sargent

Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated parts of the Tampa Bay area, the City of Clearwater is still working through the FEMA reimbursement process for storm-related damage with $9.3 million currently sought. This news comes...