FHP searching for driver that hit man and fled in Citrus

ABC Action News 8/31 5:32A Brian McBride

Troopers are searching for an unknown driver who hit a pedestrian in Citrus County on Aug. 30 and then fled. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Toyota pickup truck, driven by an unknown motorist, was traveling northbound on...

Man arrested after painting "Go Back to Mexico" on Hispanic-owned Clearwater business: report

ABC Action News 8/31 4:50A Brian McBride

A Largo man was arrested and charged with criminal mischief after he spray painted Go Back to Mexico on a Hispanic-owned auto body shop in Clearwater, a report stated. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Michael Taylor, 33, caused...

Three people, including child, killed in fiery Lake Wales crash: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/30 6:59A Brian McBride

Three people were killed, including a young child, on Aug. 29 in a Lake Wales crash after the vehicle hit a tree and burst into flames, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) Traffic Homicide Unit was investigating the...

Twin brothers arrested after burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO

ABC Action News 8/30 4:36A Brian McBride

Twin brothers were arrested in Auburndale on Aug. 29, after they were accused of grand theft and criminal mischief, after burglarizing homes under construction, authorities said. Eder Zaragoza Marin Ibar and Juan Elder Marin Ibar, 26, of Mexico...

New Port Richey man killed after losing control of vehicle, hits utility pole: FHP

ABC Action News 8/30 3:58A Brian McBride

A New Port Richey man was killed in a crash early Saturday morning after he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into a utility pole, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Toyota RAV4, driven by...

Tampa Bay 28 Listens booth welcomes stories from the community at Geckofest in Gulfport

ABC Action News 8/30 3:47A WFTS Digital Staff

Tampa Bay 28 wants to hear from you. We want to hear about the problems you think need to be addressed in your neighborhood, and the people who should be celebrated for their positive impact. Our Tampa Bay 28 Listens booth is at Geckofest in...

Grieving FL mom hopes son’s death will inspire new law for mandatory toxicology tests

ABC Action News 8/29 9:46A Katie LaGrone

When Kelli Boyd wants to visit with her 17-year-old son Clayton, she now goes to the Micanopy Historic Cemetery near her Gainesville home. Last year, Clayton was killed after he collided with a car while out riding his motorcycle with friends....

Dolphins place outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow on leave after domestic battery arrest

ABC Action News 8/29 9:27A Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins placed outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow on leave after, according to Broward County Jail records, he was arrested Friday morning and charged with domestic battery. According to the probable cause statement by the Fort...

Sarasota window company owner arrested again after construction fraud investigation: SCSO

ABC Action News 8/29 8:58A Kiley Vaughan

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said the owner of a Sarasota-based window company was arrested for the second time this month following a year-long investigation into construction fraud. Deputies said detectives started investigating...

Tampa Bay Sun forward Sydny Nasello finds grace off the field

ABC Action News 8/29 8:53A Kevin Lewis

Having a short offseason usually means your team made a deep playoff run at the end of the previous season. That's exactly what happened for the Tampa Bay Sun FC. They won the inaugural Super League Cup on June 14. They celebrated in style with a...

Volunteering since he was 3 years old, kid inspires others to keep Pasco clean

ABC Action News 8/29 6:42A Erik Waxler

Eleven-year-old Lewis Queensberry has been picking up garbage for as long as he can remember. We actually started in the stroller. We used to walk around the neighborhood right after he was born, and we would pick up trash with a little Walmart...

U-Miami football player arrested, charged with vehicular homicide after car crash kills 3

ABC Action News 8/29 6:17A Kiley Vaughan

The Largo Police Department (LPD) said a University of Miami football player has been arrested and charged for his role in a car crash that killed three people. LPD said 20-year-old Adarius Hayes was charged with three counts of vehicular...

After winning 4 straight division titles, Bucs aiming for a deeper playoff run

ABC Action News 8/29 5:17A Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8). Expectations The four-time defending NFC South champions arent satisfied with owning their division. They want to go on a deep playoff run and have the talent to make the franchises 50th season special. Baker Mayfield...

No. 8 Alabama aims to overcome road woes against rebuilding Florida State in opener

ABC Action News 8/29 5:09A Associated Press

If No. 8 Alabama is going to return to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide will need to play better away from home. It starts Saturday at rebuilding Florida State . The Tide, which lost four times outside Tuscaloosa in 2024 and failed...

Carson Beck hoped to be facing Notre Dame last season. He gets his chance Sunday with Miami

ABC Action News 8/29 5:01A Associated Press

It was Selection Sunday last December. Carson Beck, then Georgias quarterback, got an MRI that morning to figure out what was wrong with his arm, then watched the College Football Playoff selection show and saw he and the Bulldogs would meet...