Recount possible in Hillsborough District 14 special election after unofficial results certified

ABC Action News 3/27 4:57A Leilyn Torres

The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board certified the first unofficial results for the Senate District 14 special election on Friday morning, making a recount possible with Brian Nathan ahead by only 405 votes. The results included all accepted...

Hudson residents raise concerns over crime, nuisance property on Cadillac Avenue

ABC Action News 3/27 3:48A Erik Waxler

Residents in a Hudson neighborhood say they are growing increasingly frustrated with crime and a long-standing nuisance property that they describe as dangerous and neglected. Robert Zukowski, who lives across the street from the home on Cadillac...

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Mary Lifland

ABC Action News 3/27 3:43A Deiah Riley

At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the game on March 26, the Lightning celebrated Pride night and the energy surrounding the community hero was...

Tampa woman charged after 132 mph chase, crashing and kicking troopers: FHP

ABC Action News 3/27 3:14A Kiley Vaughan

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle and seriously injuring the driver. FHP said a trooper attempted a traffic stop...

Death investigation underway after 56-year-old Bartow man found in 'pool of blood': PCSO

ABC Action News 3/27 2:39A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is looking into death of a 56-year-old Bartow man found in a "pool of blood." The Bartow police chief described it as a "violent death." Jeffrey Blevins was outside of his apartment on North Wilson Avenue around...

News to Know for March 27 2026

ABC Action News 3/27 1:58A WFTS Digital Staff

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Friday, and were gearing up for another busy weekend in Tampa Bay. With Lightning games, live entertainment and community events on the agenda, theres no shortage of things to do, so consider...

Hillsborough county senior centers cooking up winning recipes

ABC Action News 3/27 1:38A Robert Boyd

Every year, Hillsborough County Aging Services likes to tie in whats going on in the sports world with their seniors daily activities. From basketball to the corn hole to cooking, it was a day of friendly competition for senior centers across...

Susan Solves It: Hidden Home Costs

ABC Action News 3/27 1:38A Susan El Khoury

A Bankrate analysis found hidden homeownership costs average more than $21,000 a year, underscoring the need to budget beyond the purchase price. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises factoring in recurring expenses like insurance,...

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/27 12:00A Associated Press

The Senate early Friday approved funds for TSA and most other agencies, but not the immigration operations at the heart of the budget impasse.

City Council Regular Agenda

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 3/26 8:01A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

City Council Regular Agenda 27.9476546, -82.4572297 Charline S. Thu, 03/26/2026 - 02:01 pm Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Apr 2 2026 , 9am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAMPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Date:...

Artemis II to bring traffic backups to Brevard County

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/26 5:59A Jerry Hume

FDOT expects an increase in traffic on I-95 and SR-528.

UCF students help NASA with plans to return to the moon

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 3/26 3:50A Jerry Hume

UCF students are developing experiments to study lunar dust.

Susan Solves It: Early loan payoff

ABC Action News 3/26 1:35A Susan El Khoury

With rising car prices leading to longer-term loans, knowing your loan terms can help you decide if paying off early will save money or cost more. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises reviewing your loan terms for penalties or...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | March 27-29

ABC Action News 3/26 1:34A Kiley Vaughan

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (March 27-29), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (3/27) Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour When: 8 p.m....

Lightning fan records every goal, fight and winning moment

ABC Action News 3/26 1:29A Robert Boyd

From the horns to the punches, to the cheers, Lightning super fan Vikram Swamy captures every goal, every fight, every winning moment of every Lightning home game on camera and posts it to his YouTube Channel. Hes proud to say hes one of the...