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Spring Hill man hit and dragged 75 feet
Randall Nelson's family say a dispute over cigarettes ended when Nelson was hit and then dragged 75 feet by an SUV his own nephew was driving.
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Mosquitoes swarm Tampa Bay
Every week, Polly Bates goes to the park to watch her daughter practice lacrosse. But lately, it hasn't been easy. Bates says the mosquitoes have gotten so bad, bug spray has become a practice necessity.
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Palm Harbor man impaled by tree
A Palm Harbor man was killed Monday after a tree he and his girlfriend were trying to cut down fell on him and impaled him.
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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Boy, 9, finds loaded gun at movie house
A 9-year-old boy went into the movie theater restroom with his dad Sunday afternoon. After walking into a stall, the boy announced, "Daddy, there is a gun in here."
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With 'Basta Ya," La Maxima talks DV
Today, our partners at CBS Radio’s launched “Basta Ya.” The move by WYUU Radio 92.5 La Maxima brings the Taking Action Against Domestic Violence Campaign to listeners in Espanol!!! -
New legs for lawn mower accident victim
Surrounded by friends, family, and plenty of cameras, 2-year-old Ireland Nugent took her first steps with prosthetic legs Monday. The little girl lost both of her feet in a lawnmower accident in April.
Featured stories
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Google tests balloon-powered web access
Last week, Google launched two dozen balloons into the skies over New Zealand. The …
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Neighbors fight empty lot's future
Neighbors also worry about traffic on nearby lakes, wildlife living there, as well as a …
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Dog left to die in home, owner arrested
Residents in one St. Petersburg neighborhood are horrified over what authorities found …
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Consumer Reports: Double ovens
New ranges offer additional cooking options and can cost hundreds less than buying …
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Miniature therapy horse may be banned
A miniature horse named Daisy, used for therapy, may have to leave the friendly confines …
Latest stories
- Palm Harbor man impaled by tree
- Mosquitoes swarm Tampa Bay
- Google tests balloon-powered web access
- Boy, 9, finds loaded gun at movie house
- With 'Basta Ya," La Maxima talks DV
- Neighbors fight empty lot's future
- Dog left to die in home, owner arrested
- Miniature therapy horse may be banned
- Spring Hill man hit and dragged 75 feet
- BMI may not be best way to measure fat
- 41 nabbed in child predator sting
- Man mauled by black bear over barbecue
- Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
- New legs for lawn mower accident victim
- EZ home inventory in case of storm
- NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 are women
- Operation Shredding 2013 is coming soon
- SCOTUS: No proof needed to register
- Race a focus in Zimmerman jury selection
- Father of 7 is pulled from burning car
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BMI may not be best way to measure fat
Doctors and insurance companies are increasingly using a tape measure instead of a scale …
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Search underway for Jimmy Hoffa's body
Authorities are digging at a site in Oakland Township in search of missing Teamsters boss…
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41 nabbed in child predator sting
A Disney costume designer, a community leader, and a police academy graduate are among …
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Tropical Depression 2 forms near Belize
The Atlantic season's second tropical depression formed Monday morning near Belize.
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FORECAST: Interior storms continue
More of the same with scattered interior storms for the next few days.
- Rays fan wants more safety for pitchers
- Residents say High Point area dangerous
- Cops: Women steal $3K worth of purses
- Tropical Depression 2 forms near Belize
- Woman killed on Causeway identified
- Court: 'Pay to delay' can be illegal
- Search underway for Jimmy Hoffa's body
- Nearly 500 homes burned by Colo. fire
- 41 arrested in online predator sting
- Zimmerman trial jury selection week one
- Tampa, Florida
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Spotlight
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Operation Shredding 2013 is coming soon
ABC Action News is Taking Action for Your Safety with our annual Operation Shredding Event. Click inside for details.
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Download the Storm Shield weather app
Storm Shield is a life-saving app that is like a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio on your iPhone and Android.
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Consumer Reports: Top pod coffeemakers
Consumer Reports put more than a dozen single-serve coffee makers to the test.
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CT scan use tied to cancer risk
According a pediatric medical journal, increased use of computed tomography scans, or CT scans, in children may mean increased risk for radiation-induced cancer. INSIDE: What to know about CT scans and your kids.
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Wendy Ryan's Dirty Dining reports
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspects restaurants throughout the state. ABC Action News reporter Wendy Ryan visits some of the worst offenders.
I-Team Stories
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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I-Team: No license? No problem
A Bradenton restaurant owner faces an uncertain future, as city inspectors who accommodated his landlord focus on a bathroom shortage at his popular dining spot.
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Residents angry over bad odor
A bad smell caused by waste processing continues to be an issue for neighbors and businesses in Pinellas Park. Some blame the county for not doing enough to address the odor.
Water Cooler
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Man mauled by black bear over barbecue
It's another lesson about not feeding wild animals. A black bear ate the first piece of barbecue thrown to it by a man near an Alaska campground. It must not have liked the sauce because it "went ballistic."
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WATCH: Miss Utah fumbles final question
Remember Miss South Carolina and her pageant response about U.S. Americans, education and world geography that went viral? She may have a new rival.
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CAUGHT ON TAPE: Phoenix bus brawl
Police say the Valley Metro driver physically threw the man off the bus and broke his cell phone.
Science and Technology
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Google tests balloon-powered web access
Last week, Google launched two dozen balloons into the skies over New Zealand. The balloons are equipped with wireless technology that beam signals to and from ground stations that connect to local internet infrastructure.
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NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 are women
The eight -- all in their 30s -- were chosen from more than 6,000 applications received early last year, the second largest number ever received. They will report for duty in August at Johnson Space Center in Houston and join 49 astronauts currently at NASA.
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'Kill switch' for stolen smartphones?
A coalition that includes prosecutors, police, political officials and consumer advocates from more than a dozen states intends to put pressure on smartphone companies to help dry up the secondary market in stolen phones.
Photo Galleries
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The 2013 Miss USA pageant was held at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & …
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A controversial mural of Jesus breakdancing is unveiled in England.
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_20130611101124_140_105.JPG "PHOTOS: George Zimmerman jury selection")
Images from the jury selection process at the George Zimmerman trial.
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_20130604103954_140_105.JPG "PHOTOS: Soaring HIGH above South Florida")
WPTV YouReporter Stephen Dechert writes, "On June 1, 2013, I launched a weather…
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Spelling Bee Champions gain national recognition. What do they do later in …
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Photos of the aftermath of a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma that killed dozens …
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On Monday around 3:30 in the afternoon, people in the Wesley Chapel area saw …
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O.J. Simpson is seeking a new trial, claiming that his lawyer gave him bad …
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There was much emotion after the rescue of three missing women in Cleveland.
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They call this Tampa antebellum masterpiece in the "Gone withe Wind" home.
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The 2013 NFL Drafted kicked off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New …
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George W. Bush joked there was a time in his life that he "wasn't likely to be …
Consumer
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Consumer Reports: Double ovens
New ranges offer additional cooking options and can cost hundreds less than buying separate units - even 30-inch ranges.
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EZ home inventory in case of storm
John Matarese shows the latest ways to record your valuables, in case of fire or storm.
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Consumer Update: Home safety
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Smart Meter makes touch lamps go crazy
Health
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux and take antacids to deal with the pain. But they could be covering up a very serious problem, which can develop into a silent killer if gone untreated.
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'Brain-eating amoeba' in local waters
The Florida Department of Health cautions those who swim frequently in Florida lakes and rivers about the possible presence of a brain-eating amoeba. While contact with this amoeba is rare, it is usually deadly.
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Lung transplant may change policy
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CT scan use tied to cancer risk
Lifestyle
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Rescues in Action: Hazel
Hazel is a sweet lady looking for a loving forever home. Hazel is a chocolate lab/pit bull terrier mix who was rescued by officers at Pinellas County Animal Services.
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Rescues in Action: Oscar
Oscar, a sweet Boxer Hound mix is a goofball who loves kids of all ages and would do well with a family.
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Father's Day Freebies & Events
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Do It Yourself Soda Bar
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Homemade dipping oil recipe
Entertainment
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Miss Connecticut is new Miss USA
Erin Brady from Connecticut won the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
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'Man of Steel' flies to #1with $125M
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Pro-views on same-sex marriage in media
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MOVIE REVIEW: Man of Steel' doesn't soar
