http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/default.aspx Local News from Around Tampa Bay en-us Copyright 2010 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:01 GMT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:48:49 GMT News http://abcactionnews.com/sites/wfts/images/rss-logo.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/default.aspx 144 76 15 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/ID-of-FedEx-driver-killed-in-I-4-crash-released/Aokvd_HFY02zF5rGWf0dgQ.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/ID-of-FedEx-driver-killed-in-I-4-crash-released/Aokvd_HFY02zF5rGWf0dgQ.cspx?rss=794 State troopers say Williams Morales of Tampa was killed after his tractor-trailer hit a tire that came off another semi on westbound I-4. The accident had morning traffic backed up... WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:46:36 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Federal-officials-review-Toyota-Corolla-complaints/mgGB8K9o0EG4I80vOeV9QA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Federal-officials-review-Toyota-Corolla-complaints/mgGB8K9o0EG4I80vOeV9QA.cspx?rss=794 Federal officials say they've received about 80 complaints from drivers of 2009 and 2010 Corollas. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:19:56 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Rain-today-much-colder-weather-tomorrow/Rn2ZE87S2UuaPY99UHnmEA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Rain-today-much-colder-weather-tomorrow/Rn2ZE87S2UuaPY99UHnmEA.cspx?rss=794 The mercury will plunge as the work week progresses. Meanwhile, storm-weary residents in the mid-Atlantic region bracing for more heavy snow. Click inside for details. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:39:07 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Crist-FL-GOP-should-open-credit-card-records/9yund6ZbAk-Pwm_VFsqzEw.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Crist-FL-GOP-should-open-credit-card-records/9yund6ZbAk-Pwm_VFsqzEw.cspx?rss=794 Gov. Charlie Crist says it would be 'a good idea' for the state GOP to release records of credit cards used by party leaders. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:37:15 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/hillsborough/east/story/Two-bodies-found-in-east-Hillsborough-County/7aYyt4Tls0ikMJknftz5uQ.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/hillsborough/east/story/Two-bodies-found-in-east-Hillsborough-County/7aYyt4Tls0ikMJknftz5uQ.cspx?rss=794 The body of a teen was found in a Plant City home around the same time a man's body was found in Thonotosassa about ten miles away. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:33 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/polk/story/Authorities-search-home-for-clues-in-Shakespeare/hlOf7aadMkOpMxxDLl3g9g.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/polk/story/Authorities-search-home-for-clues-in-Shakespeare/hlOf7aadMkOpMxxDLl3g9g.cspx?rss=794 Authorities began searching the house of Dorice "DeeDee" Donegan Moore on Monday. WFTS Slideshow Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:28:08 GMT Authorities search home for clues in Shakespeare murder case http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=21199@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/polk/story/89-year-old-woman-helps-stop-alleged-scam-artists/UazFyskSiUWOCQP9Z2tE4g.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/polk/story/89-year-old-woman-helps-stop-alleged-scam-artists/UazFyskSiUWOCQP9Z2tE4g.cspx?rss=794 Two alleged scam artists have been caught with the help of a feisty 89-year-old woman from Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:33:15 GMT 89-year-old woman helps stop alleged scam artists http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=21213@wfts.dayport.com http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/hillsborough/story/Brain-food-for-the-FCAT/gczvvpbCVkSvfzzkt7j4NA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/hillsborough/story/Brain-food-for-the-FCAT/gczvvpbCVkSvfzzkt7j4NA.cspx?rss=794 Before sending your kids off to school to take the FCAT, have you thought about breakfast? We have a list of foods proven to help boost brain activity. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:21:00 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Toyota-recalls-437-000-hybrids-worldwide/hAUlVPatrE27FIz5mqCruw.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/Toyota-recalls-437-000-hybrids-worldwide/hAUlVPatrE27FIz5mqCruw.cspx?rss=794 The recall is the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:53:35 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/State-Farm-says-it-warned-government-on-Toyota-in/TSsH3e5BdEq9y3RufEaTIA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/local/story/State-Farm-says-it-warned-government-on-Toyota-in/TSsH3e5BdEq9y3RufEaTIA.cspx?rss=794 The nation's largest auto insurer says it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles. WFTS Slideshow Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:51:40 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/specialreports/dirty-dining/story/Dirty-Dining-El-Mezcalito-Mexican-Restaurant/VtsPnrxu0UmmnlNe1bF8Iw.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/specialreports/dirty-dining/story/Dirty-Dining-El-Mezcalito-Mexican-Restaurant/VtsPnrxu0UmmnlNe1bF8Iw.cspx?rss=794 This local Mexican restaurant has stacked up 51 critical violations over the last year, including live roaches and rodent droppings in the kitchen, food at improper temperatures, and food stored... Special Reports Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:45:00 GMT Dirty Dining: El Mezcalito Mexican Restaurant http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=20323@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Loan-modification-program-leaves/2LwNlaqgXEyFZ3DNMUmpPg.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Loan-modification-program-leaves/2LwNlaqgXEyFZ3DNMUmpPg.cspx?rss=794 Homeowners facing foreclosure should be aware of empty promises offered by some loan modification companies. Special Reports Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:09:00 GMT INVESTIGATION: Loan modification program leaves family with nothing http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19737@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Are-bay-area-bars-ripping-you-off/mx_3ncvfd0Wzgqf3Potq-w.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Are-bay-area-bars-ripping-you-off/mx_3ncvfd0Wzgqf3Potq-w.cspx?rss=794 We found bay area bars and restaurants misrepresenting what they pour and facing steep penalties for putting cheap liquor in top shelf bottles. Special Reports Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT Are bay area bars ripping you off? http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19219@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/specialreports/dirty-dining/story/Dirty-Dining-Remingtons-Steakhouse/HIvPHUAObkS2lk7ZAz9Z1Q.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/news/specialreports/dirty-dining/story/Dirty-Dining-Remingtons-Steakhouse/HIvPHUAObkS2lk7ZAz9Z1Q.cspx?rss=794 This steak house accumulated 193 violations in the last year and a half and state inspectors documented no certified food manager on duty in almost every report since early 2008. Special Reports Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Dirty Dining: Remington's Steakhouse http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19096@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=93 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Thirsty-Check-out-the-top-10-unhealthiest-drinks/VOdyPlC_o0a1hwDyf44HJA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Thirsty-Check-out-the-top-10-unhealthiest-drinks/VOdyPlC_o0a1hwDyf44HJA.cspx?rss=794 With so many beverages on the market, it might be hard to know just how bad some of them can be for your waistline. Special Reports Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:51:00 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Is-this-former-deputy-a-freeloader/-AjodqKg8E2huY92aL8-DA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Is-this-former-deputy-a-freeloader/-AjodqKg8E2huY92aL8-DA.cspx?rss=794 Why is a former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy still living rent free in a public park more than a year after he was fired? Special Reports Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT INVESTIGATION: Is this former deputy a freeloader? http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=18583@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Sex-offender-ordinance-results-in/9ak0a4tyL0KKsDkBkQdPHA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/INVESTIGATION-Sex-offender-ordinance-results-in/9ak0a4tyL0KKsDkBkQdPHA.cspx?rss=794 Hillsborough County's tough new sex offender ordinance took effect almost a year ago. There has been only one arrest so far. Special Reports Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT INVESTIGATION: Sex offender ordinance results in only one arrest http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=17860@wfts.dayport.com http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/EXCLUSIVE-Is-your-nurse-an-ex-con/4HCAfZWsPU6fJxKsVIV05A.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/EXCLUSIVE-Is-your-nurse-an-ex-con/4HCAfZWsPU6fJxKsVIV05A.cspx?rss=794 Among those getting their nursing licenses and possibly working at a hospital or nursing facility near you: felons. INSIDE: Watch our investigation. Special Reports Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:14:15 GMT EXCLUSIVE: Is your nurse an ex-con? http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=17805@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Does-zero-mean-zero-Not-always-with-trans-fats/YFTlND1JxEikZmgpy8h4Zw.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Does-zero-mean-zero-Not-always-with-trans-fats/YFTlND1JxEikZmgpy8h4Zw.cspx?rss=794 It’s easy these days to find foods boasting zero trans fats. But buyer beware, what’s on the label can be deceiving. Special Reports Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:56:13 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Appeals-court-rejects-State-Farm-request/r7S6avKzV0Shho5DbEXGcA.cspx?rss=794 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/segments/specialreports/story/Appeals-court-rejects-State-Farm-request/r7S6avKzV0Shho5DbEXGcA.cspx?rss=794 State Farm has once again been told 'no' to a rate hike request. Special Reports Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:01:53 GMT