-
Tampa legend Freddie Solomon dead at 59
Former University of Tampa quarterback and NFL star Freddie Solomon died Monday afternoon after a nine month battle with colon and liver cancer.
-
Tailgaters, speeders among FHP targets
The Florida Highway Patrol will attempt to curb aggressive driving in February. According to Sgt. Steve Gaskins, troopers will be watching for those following too closely, improperly changing lanes and speeding.
-
Local sales of Houston songs surge
While iTune and Amazon report huge sales in Whitney Houston songs, old-fashioned records are also flying off shelves. Here in the Tampa Bay area, Houston's rendition of the 'Star Spangled Banner' is beloved.
-
AT&T users say unlimited plan has limits
"Sending a picture text took forever. Trying to even upload lottery results from the lottery website, I could not get them at all,” said AT&T smart phone user Joe Konopinski.
-
Groundbreaking growth in Downtown Tampa
After a recession caused slowdown in Downtown Tampa residential projects, an apartment complex with 356 units broke ground Monday.
-
Group wants to develop south Skyway area
A group of local investors wants to swap nearly 1,000 acres of land they own for 77 acres of state-owned land near the southern end of the Sunshine Skyway bridge.
-
Davis named Special Asst. to Head Coach
Butch Davis is officially on board with the Buccaneers.
Featured stories
-
FAMU lawsuit reveals details of hazing
The parents of a Florida A&M band member who died after being hazed filed a wrongful …
-
VIDEO: Mad dad shoots daughter's laptop
Last week, Tommy Jordan posted a video on YouTube showing him shooting his daughter's …
-
EU and US approve Google's Motorola bid
U.S. regulators have approved Google's $12.5 billion bid for Motorola Mobility. The …
-
Meds found in Whitney Houston's room
A coroner's official says some prescription medicines were found in the hotel room where …
-
Back to Future hover board coming soon?
An advertisement at the New York Toy Fair indicates toy company Mattel is taking orders …
Latest stories
- Demolition of orange dome went fast
- Groundbreaking growth in Downtown Tampa
- Group wants to develop south Skyway area
- Local sales of Houston songs surge
- AT&T users say unlimited plan has limits
- Tampa legend Freddie Solomon dead at 59
- Tailgaters, speeders among FHP targets
- FAMU lawsuit reveals details of hazing
- 'Broken heart' can be physiological
- VIDEO: Mad dad shoots daughter's laptop
- Panel rejects food stamp ban on sweets
- Back to Future hover board coming soon?
- Cops: Woman finds thief asleep in closet
- Beware of the 'romance scam'
- VIDEO: DJing Dog
- Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs
- MUST SEE: Amazing marriage proposals
- Crime hits historic low in Polk County
- Expedition tracks corridor for wildlife
- Files: Powell was troubled teen
-
Cops: Woman finds thief asleep in closet
A Sarasota County woman who had just finished showering heard someone snoring in her …
-
'Broken heart' can be physiological
People can die of a condition known as "broken heart syndrome," which researchers in …
-
Panel rejects food stamp ban on sweets
A Florida House panel has rejected a proposal to ban using food stamps to purchase …
-
TMZ: Houston likely died from drug combo
Celebrity news website TMZ.com is reporting that singing icon Whitney Houston apparently …
- Man charged with sexual battery on child
- Powerball ticket store to be revealed
- Surprise: AT&T limits 'unlimited data'
- Dying father holds baby daughter...
- La Nina's presence felt this winter
- FBI looks to tap into social media
- Polk County inmate collapses, dies
- Obama's budget headed to Congress
- Petition started to ban alcohol on beach
- Houston's daughter released
Latest Political Headlines
- Visit FLDemocracy2012.com
- Romney narrowly wins Maine delegates
- Nancy Pelosi takes on Stephen Colbert
- Candidates hope to impress at CPAC
- Lawmaker: 'Gulf of America' bill a joke
- Rubio takes on Obama on contraception
- Santorum wins Minn., Colo., and Mo.
- Romney looks to stop Santorum's momentum
- Bill would tax online sales
- Romney wins Nevada caucuses
- Tampa, Florida
Spotlight
-
Visit FLDemocracy2012.com
FLDemocracy2012.com combines the resources of four of the state’s strongest news organizations to deliver unparalleled coverage of Florida politics next year.
-
Seventh annual 'Be More' awards
ABC Action News is proud to be partnering with WEDU to celebrate and honor the everyday heroes making a difference in our community. Today the 7th annual "Be More" awards took place at the Al La Carte Pavillion in Tampa.
-
REPORT: Best cities to get lucky in love
If you’ve been unlucky in love, the problem may have less to do with you and more to do with the city you're living in!
-
Fried food frenzy at Florida's fair
There’s always great music, rides and games at the Florida State Fair. But the true show stoppers are the mouth watering and odd ball foods that ascend to new heights of fatty-fried splendor.
-
New iPad? Download our app!
If you got a new iPad over the holidays, ABC Action News has released a new and improved iPad app.
Science and Technology
-
Beware of the 'romance scam'
Criminals pretend to be potential lovers through social media or dating websites.
-
Expedition tracks corridor for wildlife
A team is paddling, biking and hiking for 100 days, through public and private lands, documenting its journey and spreading the word on why connectivity matters, whether you're a bear, a Florida panther or a human.
-
Surprise: AT&T limits 'unlimited data'
AT&T has been "throttling" phones, slowing downloads by roughly 99 percent. That means a Web page that would normally take a second to load instead takes almost two minutes.
Water Cooler
-
VIDEO: Mad dad shoots daughter's laptop
Last week, Tommy Jordan posted a video on YouTube showing him shooting his daughter's laptop after she posted a profanity-laced letter on Facebook complaining about her parents and her chores.
-
Back to Future hover board coming soon?
An advertisement at the New York Toy Fair indicates toy company Mattel is taking orders for a Back To The Future Hover Board.
-
VIDEO: DJing Dog
It’s video you have to see to believe— the dog of a DJ, scratching records right alongside his owner.
I-Team
-
Workers say pay was under minimum wage
Former employees accuse a bay area businessman of using deceptive practices when it came to their pay. Workers' claims caught the attention of the Department of Labor.
-
Behind the Kitchen Door: Perfect scores
Which Tampa Bay area restaurants were found to have zero violations during a recent health inspection?
-
Dirty Dining: China First Buffet
China First Buffet was shut down in January after an inspector found roaches in the kitchen and rice and shrimp salad exposed to vermin. It wasn't the first time the state closed the place because of roach activity.
Photo Galleries
-
Taking a look back at the life of a diva whose voice captured the world.
-
Mug shots of people who made the news on abcactionnews.com.
Consumer
-
Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs
John Matarese explains why some women are growing unhappy with Target's new designer lines
-
Shopping carts become 'shocking' carts
Some Walmart shoppers say the carts are to blame for painful zaps while shopping. Inside: what causes the problem and what can be done about it.
-
Guide to Starbucks' secret menu
-
Consumer Reports: Best chocolate
-
Protect yourself from Facebook Timeline
Health
-
'Broken heart' can be physiological
People can die of a condition known as "broken heart syndrome," which researchers in Little Rock have found to be much more common in women than men.
-
Tips to save calories at Starbucks
Who doesn't love Starbucks drinks? They have such fancy names and delicious ingredients. But the hidden calories? You won't believe your thighs! Get the skinny before you order your next grande or venti brew.
-
For Valentine's, don't forget the heart
-
Teen pregnancy rates hit 40 year low
-
Dieting commercial tactics exposed?
Lifestyle
-
Tips to save calories at Starbucks
Who doesn't love Starbucks drinks? They have such fancy names and delicious ingredients. But the hidden calories? You won't believe your thighs! Get the skinny before you order your next grande or venti brew.
-
What women want on Valentine's Day
For many men, Valentine's Day is like an IRS audit: something you don't look forward to, because you worry you won't get it right. So what exactly are most women looking for? A new report has some suggestions.
-
Rescues in Action: Zoey
-
Rescues in Action: Dolly
-
Mom gives birth early for dying husband
Entertainment
-
Meds found in Whitney Houston's room
A coroner's official says some prescription medicines were found in the hotel room where Whitney Houston died but not in large quantities.
-
WATCH: Top 10 Whitney Houston songs
As a tribute to Whitney Houston's career which spanned over 25 years, check out 10 of her most memorable songs.
-
TMZ: Houston likely died from drug combo
-
PHOTOS: Grammy champs, tributes
-
Houston autopsy information on hold
