Camera captures thief stealing package off doorstep of Tampa home

ABC Action News 12/4 3:49P Julie Salomone

A doorbell camera captured a thief swiping a package off the doorstep of a Tampa home. Kristin Berry arrived home on Friday afternoon after taking her cat to the vet's office. She saw a package left on her doorstep but went inside to drop off her...

Tampa's diehard FSU fans heartbroken, disgusted by playoff committee's snub

ABC Action News 12/4 2:40P Chad Mills

To Kurt Kenworthy and Jackie Sanelli, it still doesn't seem real. Both are diehard Florida State Seminole fans, and both are currently devastated. Their team went undefeated and won the ACC championship on Saturday night but was left out of the...

Experts shed light on Tampa Bay housing market as nationwide analysis finds pending home sales...

ABC Action News 12/4 11:48A Mary O'Connell

As potential homebuyers navigate the current housing market, a recent nationwide analysis found pending home sales went down in October. It can feel almost like another job to find and buy a new home. Nicholas Cimino can relate. "Literally nearly...

Petition pushes for holiday tree in downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park

ABC Action News 12/4 11:32A Rebecca Petit

Its beginning to look and sound like Christmas in Lakelands Munn Park. The park is the heart of downtown. Its holiday display brings it to life every winter, but Bernie Brandt noticed something was missing in the center of it. "There is so much...

St. Pete City Councilwoman pushes for Rays name change

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 11:30A Erin Murray

Gina Driscoll wants the team to be called the 'St. Petersburg Rays.'

Pinellas County asks people to stay off sand dunes during Emergency Beach Erosion Control Project

ABC Action News 12/4 11:28A Casey Albritton

Dune restoration projects are underway in Pinellas County, and many are close to being finished. Hurricane Idalia destroyed many of the dunes along our coast, and leaders said the dunes are important for the environment and for safety. I cant give...

Senate Budget Committee probes Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 10:02A Corina Cappabianca

Citizens has become the largest property insurer in the state.

2 Pinellas County beach communities move to ban shark fishing

ABC Action News 12/4 9:50A JJ Burton

The beauty of The Gulf and Pinellas County beaches can be breathtaking. But imagine being out there walking along the beach or your kids playing in the water, then a 10-foot dead tiger shark washes a shore. Its also pregnant with 40 dead babies...

Ziegler won't resign over rape allegation, drivers question changes on 4th Street and Israel orders...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 8:21A Spectrum News Staff

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Welsh Bucs' fan lives out the dream of being a flag runner

ABC Action News 12/4 7:34A Kyle Burger

Christie Thomas, 25, cheers on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Wales. On Sunday, she got to see her favorite team in person at Raymond James Stadium, and with the help of social media, her experience was unforgettable. This is my first home game in...

DeSantis says he will 'replace and supersede' Obamacare, bashes Trump on the issue

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 7:15A Maddie Gannon

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has sought to use the fresh debate, reignited by Trump, to its advantage, including launching an ad

Disneyland unveils 2024 slate of seasonal and limited-time events

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 7:10A Joseph Pimentel

Planning a Disneyland trip got a little easier, but Disney keeping the reservation system means there won't be any spontaneous visits.

From coach to U.S. senator, FSU supporters condemn CFP selection committee

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 6:53A Spectrum Sports Staff

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida even demanded full transparency.

College Football Playoff's choice of Bama leaves FSU on the outside looking in

ABC Action News 12/4 6:38A Tim Kephart

The Florida State Seminoles did everything they could to qualify for the four-team college football playoff. The Noles went undefeated, won a conference championship, and were ready for the playoffs. Then, the College Football Playoff Committee...

Musician returns home to host annual benefit concert for kids in need

ABC Action News 12/4 6:24A Robert Boyd

One of Tampa Bays oldest fundraisers is taking place this Wednesday to raise money for one of Tampa Bays oldest charities, and it all began with a hometown musician with a passion for giving back. Bobby Friss has performed all over the country,...