Lightning release 2026-27 regular season schedule

ABC Action News 7/16 7:54A Leilyn Torres

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced its 2026-2027 regular-season schedule on Thursday, with a total of 84 games. In previous seasons, the Bolts played 82 games, but this season they will play each Atlantic Division opponent four times, twice at...

Deputies shot in face and neck, suspect dead after shooting in Ruskin: HCSO

ABC Action News 7/16 6:26A Amanda Boettcher

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said two deputies are alive and recovering in the hospital after being shot in Ruskin. Sheriff Chronister said Sopharmony Muon was shot in the face and Colton Daniels, the other deputy, was shot in the...

Nearly 100 cases of cyclosporiasis in Florida

ABC Action News 7/16 6:15A Amanda Boettcher

Cases of the parasitic infection, cyclosporiasis, have nearly doubled in the last week across the state of Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, between May 1 and July 4 there have been 50 probable & confirmed cases in Florida,...

Lumber spill shuts down southbound Interstate 75 in Hillsborough: FHP

ABC Action News 7/16 4:50A Brian McBride

A tractor-trailer driver was cited on Thursday after the lumber he was hauling spilled onto Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, troopers said. The driver, 31, from Lake Wales, was traveling southbound on I-75 in the Appollo Beach/Riverview area...

Meteorologist Greg Dee stops by the Sunrise Sale in St. Pete

ABC Action News 7/16 2:06A Greg Dee

Tampa Bay 28 Meteorologist Greg Dee was doing live weather reports from the Sunrise Sale in St. Petersburg on Thursday morning. The 53rd annual Sunrise Sale on July 16 starts at 6:43 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. During the sale, shoppers are encouraged...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven partially closed after semi-truck crash

ABC Action News 7/16 1:43A Leilyn Torres

Winter Haven Police said all eastbound lanes of Cypress Gardens Blvd are shut down after a semi-truck crash. Police said all eastbound lanes of Cypress Gardens Blvd. at Lake Ruby Dr. and one westbound lane of Cypress Gardens Blvd. at Cypress...

Susan Solves It: Carry-on costs

ABC Action News 7/16 1:19A Susan El Khoury

New European Union rules will require airlines to include a free carry-on bag in ticket prices, renewing debate over whether similar consumer protections could come to the U.S. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises travelers to compare...

News to Know for July 16

ABC Action News 7/16 1:11A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Thursday, and its time to start planning your weekend. From a rodeo festival to local markets, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend . And don't forget, the World Cup Final is on...

Tampa towing company sued over $250 fee charged before county's required 48-hour waiting period

ABC Action News 7/16 12:38A Adam Walser

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges a Tampa towing company repeatedly charged drivers a $250 fee in violation of a Hillsborough County ordinance and that more than 1,000 people may have been affected. Jamie Adair's trouble began in September...

Man arrested for St. Pete attempted murder after attacking, disfiguring victim: SPPD

ABC Action News 7/15 11:55P Brian McBride

St. Petersburg police have charged a man with attempted murder on Tuesday after attacking and disfiguring the victim at Bartlett Park, authorities said. DEauary Thurman, 49, was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department for the July 6...

St. Pete businesses prepare for 53rd Annual Sunrise Sale

ABC Action News 7/15 11:49A Robert Boyd

Temperatures may be red-hot this time of year in Tampa Bay, but if you ask most business owners in downtown St. Pete, theyll tell you sales are ice-cold. So a couple of stores got together and created a Sunrise Sale to drum up business. That was...

Nurse practitioner offers produce safety tips during Cyclosporiasis outbreak

ABC Action News 7/15 10:47A Lauren St. Germain

Right now, it is unclear which official source or sources are responsible for the current Cyclosporiasis outbreak. Its a parasitic infection with cases all over the country, including here in Florida. In the past, outbreaks have been linked to...

Pinellas schools pause new athletic contracts with St. Petersburg Catholic

ABC Action News 7/15 10:35A Jack Walsh

Pinellas County Schools has temporarily stopped public high schools from scheduling new athletic competitions against St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Pinellas County district officials confirmed Wednesday. The directive came from district...

ZooTampa celebrates America’s 250th birthday with month-long celebration

ABC Action News 7/15 10:18A Denis Phillips

Red, White, and Zoo runs all July at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. The event features themed animal enrichment activities, festive food, drinks, and merchandise. Watch a live porcupine on DPL ZooTampa celebrates Americas 250th birthday with month-long...

19 plead guilty in Florida bank fraud scheme tied to gang investigation: DOJ

ABC Action News 7/15 9:37A Jack Walsh

19 people have pleaded guilty to taking part in a large-scale bank fraud operation in Polk County, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Officials said the operation stretched across Florida and targeted hundreds of victims. According to...