Man charged with DUI manslaughter after causing fatal Tampa crash that killed motorcyclist: TPD

ABC Action News 12/6 6:28A Brian McBride

Tampa police arrested a man for DUI manslaughter after he caused a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist early Saturday morning, authorities said. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) responded to the crash that occurred on County Line Road near...

Winter Haven woman hit by two cars, killed crossing I-4: FHP

ABC Action News 12/6 4:38A Brian McBride

A Winter Haven woman was killed early Saturday morning after getting hit by two vehicles trying to cross Interstate 4, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 27-year-old Oregon man, was...

'Family friend' arrested for grand theft after stealing more than $500K from Largo AC company: court...

ABC Action News 12/6 3:48A Brian McBride

A family friend of a Largo air conditioning company was arrested after authorities said she stole more than $500,000 from the business as the comptroller, according to court documents. Lisa Marie Warner, 55, of St. Petersburg, was charged with...

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/6 2:28A Associated Press

Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine.

Tampa bomb squad responds to Haines City after multiple weapons found in vehicle: HCPD

ABC Action News 12/5 11:37P Brian McBride

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) bomb team responded to a Haines City incident on Dec. 5 after multiple weapons and ammunition were found in a vehicle stopped by local law enforcement, authorities said. Haines City Police Department (HCPD)...

Barrio Latino Commission

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 12/5 4:15A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Barrio Latino Commission Charline S. Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:15 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Dec 16 2025 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal CITY OF TAMPA BARRIO LATINO COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date and Time: Tuesday,...

Human Rights Board Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 12/5 3:30A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Human Rights Board Meeting Charline S. Fri, 12/05/2025 - 10:30 am Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Dec 9 2025 , 10am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal City of Tampa Human Rights Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m....

Hillsborough school choice and magnet school applications close this weekend

ABC Action News 12/5 2:35A Larissa Scott

Some kids have special interests, and Aurora Runas is one of those kids. The fifth grader at Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet School told Tampa Bay 28 that she loves art class and loves to draw, carrying around sketch books with her throughout the...

USF to play ODU at Cure Bowl in Orlando

ABC Action News 12/5 2:19A Kiley Vaughan

University of South Florida (USF) football is set to face off against Old Dominion University (ODU) in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl on Dec. 17. The Bulls will look to win a third straight bowl for the second time in program history at Camping World...

Gulfport artists invite the public to watch them work during Studio Tour

ABC Action News 12/5 12:15A Robert Boyd

This weekend, artists from across Gulfport are giving visitors a peek behind the curtain, inviting them into their galleries and studios to see how it all comes together at the ninth annual Art Jones Open Studio Tour. I love a studio tour because...

European Holiday Market at Bradenton Convention Center offers 'Old World' fun

ABC Action News 12/5 12:06A Sean Daly

The European Holiday Market at the Bradenton Area Convention Center is a charming indoor Christmas village that offers traditional "Old World" charm with a Florida twist. Running through Sunday, with an affordable admission price of $5, the...

Safety Harbor urges homeowners to remove invasive trees

ABC Action News 12/5 12:04A Erik Waxler

The city of Safety Harbor is warning homeowners that some of the trees in their yards may be doing more harm than good as invasive species continue to spread through neighborhoods and natural areas. People have no idea and then they will start to...

Susan Solves It: End of pennies

ABC Action News 12/5 12:00A Susan El Khoury

The US Mint has stopped making pennies after more than 160 years, raising questions about pricing, cash transactions, and how to use the billions of pennies still in circulation. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises using remaining...

News to Know for Dec. 5

ABC Action News 12/4 11:55P Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, and weve finally made it to the weekend. If you want some sun, this afternoon is your window before clouds move in. Meteorologist Greg Dee says a front will settle in overnight,...

Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed alleged drug boat...

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 12/4 8:16A Associated Press

Sen. Tom Cotton defended the attack, but a Democrat who also was briefed said was deeply concerned by video of the second strike.