4, including 3 teens, charged with murder after double homicide in Polk County

ABC Action News 5/14 8:26A Rebekah Nelson

Four people, including three teenagers, were arrested after a man who was shot in the chest crashed into a house and ran over another man in Lakeland on Monday. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said...

St. Petersburg students gear up for summer reading with free book from 'If You Give a Child a Book'...

ABC Action News 5/14 7:03A Lauren St. Germain

Kids across the Tampa Bay area are wrapping up the school year and preparing for summer. Meanwhile, this week, all of the students at Maximo Elementary School in St. Pete are picking out free books to help keep their reading skills sharp over the...

Dunedin High athletic trainer honored as best in Florida

ABC Action News 5/14 6:47A Kyle Burger

The Dunedin High School football team practices under the watchful eye of its head coach and athletic trainer, Dr. Julie Burton. If I notice someone is moving sluggishly, Im going over there, Hey, whats going on? Are you OK? Do you need an extra...

Father remembers son he lost to suicide as 'joyful young man'

ABC Action News 5/14 6:46A Wendy Ryan

Preston Logan Jones was a cute little boy who grew into a handsome teenager, loved by so many. "Preston was just a joyful young man. He just loved people. He loved sports. He loved socializing, very active. You talked to his friends, and they...

Tampa Bay Lightning games to air free on new Scripps broadcast channel

ABC Action News 5/14 4:30A WFTS Digital Staff

On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced a partnership with Scripps Sports to broadcast all games over the air for free. Scripps Sports is a division of the E.W. Scripps Company, which also owns ABC Action News. ABC Action News will be...

Suspect arrested in multi-county traffic chase that left 3 injured

ABC Action News 5/14 3:02A Rebekah Nelson

A multi-county traffic chase left three people injured and shut down all lanes of US 19 in Spring Hill, officials said on Wednesday morning. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said deputies initiated...

Parks & Rec Adding Two More Pickleball Courts

TAMPA.GOV News 5/14 2:31A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Parks & Rec Adding Two More Pickleball Courts Robert L. Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:31 am Tampa pickleball players will soon have more court options with the retrofitting of an existing basketball court on Davis Islands. Last week, crews resurfaced and...

Stressed at the airport? Enjoy a new art gallery meant to soothe frazzled travelers

ABC Action News 5/14 2:05A Sean Daly

A brand-new art gallery at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is hoping to become a zen place of calm for stressed-out travelers. Sightline Gallery is a playful, calming team-up between PIE and Creative Pinellas , the nonprofit that...

Deputies investigating homicide in Seffner

ABC Action News 5/14 2:02A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in Seffner early Wednesday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call around 3:14 a.m. that a person was shot in the 100 block of Phillips Drive. When...

News to Know for May 14

ABC Action News 5/14 12:52A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Summer is getting closer, and sunny skies are ahead. If you can stand the mugginess outside, you may want to hit the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival before it's too lateit closes this upcoming...

'I’m trying to hold it together': Family friend of Largo car crash victim speaks out

ABC Action News 5/14 12:36A Annette Gutierrez

Herbert Rivera lost his entire family in a car crash over the weekend in Largo. Four people were inside the car, including his two kids, and he was the only one who survived. He is currently at Bayfront Hospital fighting for his life. We spoke...

Susan Solves It: Scam Awareness Strategy

ABC Action News 5/14 12:16A Susan El Khoury

A new report reveals that federal agencies' fragmented efforts leave consumers vulnerable to increasing scams and urges a coordinated approach. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury provides tips on how to stay vigilant against scams and the...

Stay Tuned Records in Tarpon Springs is a fun, funky tribute to glorious vinyl

ABC Action News 5/14 12:16A Sean Daly

Whether you love Sabrina Carpenter or dig Ozzy Osbourne, the new Stay Tuned Records in Tarpon Springs has what you're grooving for. WATCH: Stay Tuned Records in Tarpon Springs is a fun, funky tribute to glorious vinyl Stay Tuned Records in Tarpon...

Disney World announces dates for ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 5/13 8:58A DeJanae Phillips

The series of (mild) nighttime frights returns with starting dates in August.

Tampa Begins Construction of Green Artery

TAMPA.GOV News 5/13 2:52A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Tampa Begins Construction of Green Artery Tony D. Tue, 05/13/2025 - 08:52 am Construction on Two Segments of the Green ARTery Begins Construction on Two Segments of the Green ARTery Begins Imagine a...