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FORECAST: Rain chances going up
The rest of the week looks like our normal summer pattern.
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James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.
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John Paul II a step closer to sainthood
Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood.
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Depression becomes Tropical Storm Barry
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.
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Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT
Brent Seabrook's slap shot beat Tuukka Rask with 9:51 gone in overtime and the Blackhawks beat the Bruins 6-5 on Wednesday night to send the Stanley Cup finals back to Chicago tied at two games apiece.
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Couple in deck collapse sues sports bar
A couple has filed a lawsuit against a South Florida sports bar where a deck collapsed into Biscayne Bay last week.
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VIDEO: Waterspout touches down in bay
Mother nature put on quite a show for motorists crossing Tampa Bay bridges early Wednesday afternoon. A waterspout formed and touched down between the Howard Frankland and Gandy bridges and took a spin across the bay.
Featured stories
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Wil Myers drives in 2, Rays beat Red Sox
Desmond Jennings homered, Jeremy Hellickson pitched six strong innings and the Tampa Bay …
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Man in foreclosure threatens deputies
Thomas Pridham, 42, was arrested by the Pasco Sheriff's Office for threatening a law …
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How to get a free SunPass mini
Drivers can avoid a $2.50 administrative charge for using the Toll-By-Plate option on the…
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More security for prescription database
Florida health officials are beefing up security of its statewide prescription drug …
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$6 million in approved to lure Amazon
The land near I-75 and State Road 674 in Ruskin is largely undeveloped. If Amazon builds…
Latest stories
- John Paul II a step closer to sainthood
- Microsoft changes Xbox One policies
- Couple in deck collapse sues sports bar
- More security for prescription database
- Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT
- Man in foreclosure threatens deputies
- Trendy pub wants live music near homes
- Neighbors rally against SoHo Flats
- Murdered informant's family speaks out
- $6 million in approved to lure Amazon
- James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
- Motive revealed in abortion pill case
- Polk residents may face tax for rivers
- Rogue locksmiths reigned in
- Jurors quizzed about neighborhood watch
- Search of Lake Jovita proves fruitless
- Second arrest in pregnant woman's murder
- Hernando man tried to set ex-gf on fire
- Depression becomes Tropical Storm Barry
- Young heart patient becomes advocate
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Microsoft changes Xbox One policies
Microsoft is rolling back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming…
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Polk residents may face tax for rivers
Residents in unincorporated Polk County may soon have to pay a new tax to help clean up …
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Men's Wearhouse founder Zimmer ousted
George Zimmer, the men's clothing icon known for the tagline, "You're going to like the …
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Second arrest in pregnant woman's murder
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube announced a second man has been charged in the 2009 …
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Trendy pub wants live music near homes
A trendy wine pub in Lakeland's historic district has received approval to have both live…
- VIDEO: Waterspout touches down in bay
- Documentary: TWA 800 findings falsified
- Country singer Slim Whitman dies at 90
- Depression expected to become storm
- Search ends for Jimmy Hoffa remains
- Life for man who killed over noisy dogs
- Judge reads charge against Zimmerman
- Aug. 4 trial date for kidnapping suspect
- Which lawn mower is a best buy?
- Miami Heat wins in OT, force Game 7
- Tampa, Florida
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Spotlight
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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 preps for acid reflux surgery
ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan has had heartburn most of her life, and even though she has been on proton-pump inhibitors for years, her acid reflux was constant. She finally got tested, and now she's preparing for surgery.
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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.
I-Team Stories
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Murdered informant's family speaks out
The family of a murdered confidential police informant is asking for a new investigation into the case after the I-Team uncovered new details.
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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.
Water Cooler
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Hairy stockings to keep women safe?
Designers of a strange garment say they're aiming to keep women safe from would-be attackers.
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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.
Science and Technology
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Microsoft changes Xbox One policies
Microsoft is rolling back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the Internet and making clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.
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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.
Photo Galleries
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A waterspout formed and touched down between the Howard Frankland and Gandy …
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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 …
Consumer
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Which lawn mower is a best buy?
It's that time of year when lawn and garden stores are starting to run sales on mowers. But which mower works best?
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Consumer Alert: Chrysler to recall Jeeps
Chrysler will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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Consumer Reports: Double ovens
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EZ home inventory in case of storm
Health
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More security for prescription database
Florida health officials are beefing up security of its statewide prescription drug database to protect patient information.
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Young heart patient becomes advocate
A four-year-old boy is taking action for other kids. He’s in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the local medical clinic keeping him alive and healthy. Here's what his family is doing and the difference it may make to other kids in our area.
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Wendy Ryan preps for acid reflux surgery
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Heartburn, acid reflux can be deadly
Lifestyle
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Fox gets head stuck in glass jar
A wild animal's natural instinct is to steer clear of humans, but when a fox cub somehow got its head hopelessly stuck inside a glass jar, there seemed to be no other option than to seek a helping pair of human hands.
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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
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Father's Day Freebies & Events
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Do It Yourself Soda Bar
Entertainment
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Country singer Slim Whitman dies at 90
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy "Mars Attacks!," died Wednesday at a Florida hospital.
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Bieber hits pedestrian with car
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
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PHOTOS: Miss USA 2013 pageant
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Miss Connecticut is new Miss USA
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'Man of Steel' flies to #1with $125M
