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New evidence in MacDill soldier assault
With a single punch, the attack on Sgt. Johnny Aparicio began.
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Romney stumps in Pinellas County
"It's high time that we have a President who will stop this spending and borrowing inferno and I will. I'll get the job done," Mitt Romney told supporters Wednesday in St. Petersburg.
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FORECAST: Is there more rain on the way?
Upper level energy and a very moist atmosphere will keep rain chances high through Thursday.
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PHOTOS: Mitt Romney in St. Petersburg
Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's record on the national debt while he campaigned in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning.
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PHOTOS: Rain moves through the bay area
It finally rained around much of the bay area Wednesday, providing lawns with much needed moisture, and treating some to a double rainbow.
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Rays put pitcher Niemann on 60-day DL
Rays trade for one outfielder, put another on the DL, and pitcher Jeff Niemann will not be available to return until July 14.
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Inmate charged with ID theft
Last week, investigators with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office say they discovered inmate Jason Whitfield with everything he needed to file bogus tax returns.
Featured stories
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Store surveys: Does anyone ever win?
Does anybody ever win those store surveys that ask for your opinion? Tonight at 11: …
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N. Manatee tornado warning canceled
Thunderstorms that swept through the Tampa Bay area prompted a tornado warning Wednesday.…
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Consumer Reports: Quick fix products
They promise to make life easier, but do they really deliver? Consumer Reports' Bernie …
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Your sunscreen may be potentially toxic
Twenty-five percent of 800 tested sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin …
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Help make the ringing stop for veterans
A Tampa man will bike 100 miles this weekend as part of a national effort to raise …
Latest stories
- Report: Animals suffered before dying
- New evidence in MacDill soldier assault
- N. Manatee tornado warning canceled
- St. Pete family deals with arson, theft
- Prank destroys teen's memorial garden
- Thieves pull off $340K warehouse heist
- Romney stumps in Pinellas County
- PHOTOS: Rain moves through the bay area
- Help make the ringing stop for veterans
- Applicants wanted for Florida PSC
- Inmate charged with ID theft
- Stage set for 'DWTS' championships
- Google tries to make search more human
- RADAR: Rain moves into bay area
- PHOTOS: Mitt Romney in St. Petersburg
- Romney brings campaign to Tampa Bay area
- You're only worth $1.21 to Facebook
- City uses gourmet syrup to treat sewage
- VIDEO: Bandits grab $10k in cigarettes
- I-Team: TGH boss tops nonprofit pay list
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St. Pete family deals with arson, theft
Among the rubble of charred ashes at a St. Petersburg home off 28th Street North, you can…
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RADAR: Rain moves into bay area
Live radar from myTitan Interactive shows rain showers and thunderstorms moving across …
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Prank destroys teen's memorial garden
A senior prank turned to heartache for family, friends, and fellow students. Tarpon …
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Thieves pull off $340K warehouse heist
Detectives in Lakeland are taking a closer look at evidence to track down the thieves who…
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Workers go on trash dig for woman's ring
An Attleboro, Mass., woman is praising the city's trash collection company after its …
- 5 things you need to know for Wednesday
- 10 questions for Lorraine Yaslowitz
- VIDEO: Sheep attacks unaware fisherman
- Mom sent text before shooting her kids
- Maria Menounos sent home from 'Dancing'
- Three biggest mistakes renters make
- On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals
- Study: Certain sugar not so sweet
- Police: Shooting victim not cooperative
- Tampa baseball museum proposed
Latest Political Headlines
- Visit FLDemocracy2012.com
- PHOTOS: Mitt Romney in St. Petersburg
- Romney brings campaign to Tampa Bay area
- State law blamed for drop in new voters
- President Obama on 'The View' today
- Ron Paul to quit spending on campaign
- Newsweek: Obama is 'First Gay President'
- How old is too old to nurse?
- Gay marriage issue may not help the Prez
- Inmate beats Obama in West Virginia
- Tampa, Florida
Spotlight
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New iPad? Download our app!
Buying the new iPad? You'll want to download the new and improved ABC Action News iPad app.
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10 questions for Lorraine Yaslowitz
Each Tuesday, ABC Action News asks 10 questions of a Bay area leader or newsmaker. This week we hear from Lorraine Yaslowitz, the wife of slain officer Jeff Yaslowitz and a mother of three children.
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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 those with violations.
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WATCH: ABC Action News NOW!
Watch the Bay area’s ONLY nonstop news and weather channel on your smartphone or computer. Anytime. Anywhere. ABC Action News Now!
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CDC: Young ignore skin-cancer warnings
The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don't seem to be getting through. Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the previous year -- about the same as a decade ago, according to a government survey released Thursday.
Science and Technology
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Google tries to make search more human
Google on Wednesday announced Knowledge Graph, a significant change to how search results are delivered that the company believes will make their search engine think more like a human.
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Trust issue may hinder Facebook ad sales
Facebook's reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site's ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it.
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Facebook stock tough for small investors
Hoping to get in on Facebook's hotly anticipated public stock offering? You'll need Facebook friends at very high levels - or a lot of money.
Water Cooler
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Workers go on trash dig for woman's ring
An Attleboro, Mass., woman is praising the city's trash collection company after its workers helped her dig through mountains of stinking garbage to find five valuable rings she inadvertently threw away.
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VIDEO: Sheep attacks unaware fisherman
A sheep apparently didn't like the fact that a fisherman had invaded his turf and decided to do something about it.
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Study: Certain sugar not so sweet
A new study found that a certain type of sugar isn’t so sweet to your brain---in fact, it can make you dumb, CNN reports.
More I-Team Stories
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I-Team: TGH boss tops nonprofit pay list
The ABC Action News I-Team looked at executive compensation at the 30 local charities that bring in the most money, including donations from the public.
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5 Armwood players found ineligible
The report begins by saying the "undersigned investigator was asked to visit Armwood High School as a result of an ABC Action News Investigative Report." INSIDE: Read the entire 45-page report.
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Dirty Dining: Cruise ships
In a special Dirty Dining I-Team Investigation, we found something alarming on board dozens of cruise ships that was never mentioned on the CDC's Vessel's Sanitation Report.
Photo Galleries
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It finally rained around much of the bay area Wednesday, providing lawns with …
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Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's record on debt while he …
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The stars brought the glamor, the glitter and the savvy dance moves to the show…
Consumer
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Consumer Reports: Quick fix products
They promise to make life easier, but do they really deliver? Consumer Reports' Bernie Deitrick puts three popular products to the test.
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Three biggest mistakes renters make
The competition for apartments is causing many renters to sign leases without doing their homework.
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Thousands receiving strange Verizon bill
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Solutions to backyard mosquito problems
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Solid Gold joins growing pet food recall
Health
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Help make the ringing stop for veterans
A Tampa man will bike 100 miles this weekend as part of a national effort to raise awareness for our military members who suffer from a debilitating disease.
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Study: Certain sugar not so sweet
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Preemptive strike on Alzheimer's wanted
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Your sunscreen may be potentially toxic
Lifestyle
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Rescues in Action: Dalmatians
Clinton and China are two Dalmatians in need of loving homes.
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French crepes. Understanding the basics
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Rescues in Action: Mr. BoJangles
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Mother's Day 2012 freebies and deals
Entertainment
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Stage set for 'DWTS' championships
The semifinals of “Dancing with the Stars” answered many questions. We know how classical singer Katherine Jenkins is doing after her injury, and whether or not she went home, or if another high-scoring couple got the boot.
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2012 Rock the Bells lineup released
Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells released their 2012 lineup Wednesday, and it's going to huge event.
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PHOTOS: 12 celebs compete on DWTS
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Maria Menounos sent home from 'Dancing'
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Lawyer pushing to free OJ from prison
