WFTS - Tampa, Florida
1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays
Watch Now
Watch Now
1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays
WFTS - Tampa, Florida
Watch Now
Watch Now
Close x
Live Watch
Alerts
  • News
    • Local News
    • Red Tide
    • Coronavirus
    • Florida
    • National
    • Recalls
    • Good Morning Tampa Bay
    • Two Americas
    • Full Circle
    • Positively Tampa Bay
    • Links Mentioned on ABC Action News
  • Coronavirus
    • Florida Case Tracker
    • World Case Tracker
  • Weather
    • ABC Action Weather 24/7
    • Hurricane Center
    • Daily Forecast
    • Hourly Forecast
    • Radar
    • Maps & Forecasts
    • Severe Weather Alerts
  • Investigations
    • I-Team Investigations
    • Crisis in Corrections
    • The Price of Protection
    • Car Fires: Up in Flames
    • Kids Sold for Sex
    • Failing Teachers
    • Consumer Problems
  • Taking Action
    • Taking Action Against Domestic Violence
    • Family Focus
  • Price of Paradise
  • Driving Tampa Bay Forward
    • Traffic
    • Traffic Cams
    • Traffic News
    • Gas Prices
  • The Rebound: Tampa Bay
    • Making Ends Meet
    • Keeping You Safe
    • Getting Back To Work
    • Find Jobs in Tampa Bay
    • Managing the Pressure
    • Doing What’s Right
    • PODCASTS: The Rebound Tampa Bay
  • Good Morning Tampa Bay
  • Video
    • Latest Video
    • Watch ABC Action News+
    • Watch Live Breaking News
  • Taste and See Tampa Bay
  • Entertainment
    • TV Guide
    • Events
    • Right This Minute
    • The List
  • Sports
    • Rays
    • Lightning
    • Buccaneers
  • Your Health Matters
    • You Are Not Alone
    • Conquering Addiction
  • Tampa Bay's Morning Blend
  • Don't Waste Your Money
  • Tampa Bay's Home Pros
  • Florida Lottery
  • Marketplace
    • AdventHealth
    • Spotlight
  • Station Info
    • WFTS - ABC Action News Staff
    • Jobs at WFTS
    • Contact
    • Contests
    • Advertise with Us
    • Support
    • Apps
  • Sign In
  • Newsletters
  • Sign Out
  • Manage Emails
  • Apps
  • Careers Search
  • Weather
  • News
  • Coronavirus
  • I-Team
  • Good Morning Tampa Bay
  • Price of Paradise
  • Contests
  • News Links
  • Taste and See Tampa Bay
  • ABC Action Weather 24/7
  • Hurricane Center
  • Quest for the Cup
1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays
  • Sarasota, Manatee County
    2-year-old drowns in Bradenton canal, police say
    Tim Kephart
    Hillsborough County
    Child struck by lightning Thursday now in fair condition
    Leilyn Torres
    Recalls
    Onions sold at Publix recalled over listeria risk
    Emily McCain
    Price of Paradise
    Some Florida homeowners may see rates decrease by up to 4% for now
    Stassy Olmos
    Pinellas County
    New boat safety laws in effect as busy July 4th boating weekend begins
    Sarah Hollenbeck
    Florida News
    LIST: Florida sales tax holidays happening now
    Chad Mills
    Sarasota, Manatee County
    Bradenton Police looking to identify two suspects of home burglary in Bradenton
    Leilyn Torres
    National
    Airlines face busiest weekend since start of pandemic
    Justin Boggs
    Local News
    LIST: 4th of July events around the Tampa Bay area
    Jasmine Butler
WATCH | ABC Action News
ABC Action News Latest Headlines | July 2, 8am
Tracking the Tropics | July 2, morning update
Child struck by lightning Thursday now in fair condition
SCOTUS ruling has some environmentalists alarmed
Florida woman works to get life back 2 years after escaping guardianship
  • FILE - A shopper pushes a child in a cart while browsing big-screen televisions on display in the electronics section of a Costco warehouse, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Lone Tree, Colo.

    Don't Waste Your Money

    Stores clearing out pandemic overstock with clearance sales

    John Matarese
    6:00 AM, Jun 29, 2022
    Matt Weihmuller.png

    Hillsborough County

    Blind music instructor inspires children in week-long Jazz camp

    Anthony Hill
    5:54 AM, Jun 29, 2022
    Screen Shot 2022-06-28 at 8.07.58 PM.png

    Hillsborough County

    French horn camp challenges fearless high school students

    Sean Daly
    5:17 AM, Jun 29, 2022
  • GregDeeWeather_2020_1000x536.png

    Weather

    Forecast: Hot, humid with evening storms

    Greg Dee
    5:11 AM, Jun 29, 2022
    POP-for-rent-sign-WFTS-LANE.png

    Price of Paradise

    How Polk County renters can get assistance

    Chad Mills
    5:08 AM, Jun 29, 2022
    Santa Claus in June

    Local News

    Christmas arrives early for some Tampa Bay area children

    Jamison Uhler
    9:38 PM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Pet Resource Center adoptions

    Hillsborough County

    Pet Resource Center waives all adoption fees through August

    Julie Salomone
    9:30 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Capitol Riot Trump Defense

    Hillsborough County

    Seffner man pleads guilty to 3 felonies for role in 1/6 insurrection

    Associated Press
    9:08 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Stanley Cup Avalanche Lightning Hockey

    Sports

    Lightning confident they're set up for continued success

    Associated Press
    9:03 PM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Nikolas Cruz

    Florida News

    Jury chosen to decide Florida school shooter's sentence

    Associated Press
    8:57 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz fixes his collar as he speaks with Assistant Public Defender Melisa McNeill during jury selection in the penalty phase of his trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

    National

    Defense seeks to dismiss some evidence in Parkland gunman's trial

    WPTV Staff
    7:26 PM, Jun 28, 2022

    Political

    Florida's battleground status in question as midterms approach

    Forrest Saunders
    7:19 PM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Polling Place Sign

    Polk County

    Polk elections office rush to find new polling places after 30 close

    Rebecca Petit
    6:41 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    drinking water WFTS WENDI.png

    Hillsborough County

    South Hillsborough County plans to improve water for homes and businesses

    Wendi Lane
    6:16 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Elbee finds new home with SCOTT HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY.png

    Hillsborough County

    Blind veteran dog finally gets furever home with fellow brother in combat

    Jasmine Butler
    4:57 PM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Sheremane Davis leaving her medical stay after 6 months

    Pinellas County

    Pinellas woman released from hospital after battling heart failure, COVID

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    4:51 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Fire in Tampa on South Carolina Ave on 6/28/2022

    Hillsborough County

    Bayshore district apartment complex damaged by 2-alarm fire

    Tim Kephart
    3:30 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Nick Paul

    Sports

    Bolts' GM BriseBois reveals the team's injuries during Stanley Cup playoffs

    Kyle Burger
    3:18 PM, Jun 28, 2022
  • apple gift card WFTS JACKIE.png

    Taking Action for You

    Beware: New rip-off aimed at Tampa Bay Spectrum consumers

    Jackie Callaway
    2:36 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

    Pinellas County

    Deputy accused of using information from random vehicle to fake drug report

    Emily McCain
    1:42 PM, Jun 28, 2022
    Nissan Recall

    Recalls

    Nissan recalls more than 323K SUVs because their hoods can open unexpectedly

    Associated Press
    11:21 AM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Airbnb-Party Ban

    National

    Airbnb makes global party ban permanent, saying it works

    Associated Press
    11:13 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell

    National

    Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20-year sentence in Epstein sex abuse case

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    9:41 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    BufoToad-CaneToad-FWC.png

    Florida News

    Record number of toxic bufo toads posing threat to Florida pets

    Danielle Seat
    8:25 AM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Brightline Florida

    Florida News

    Disney puts brakes on Brightline train station stop

    Monica Magalhaes
    8:17 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    Master-Patrol-Officer-Jesse-Madsen-TPD.jpg

    Hillsborough County

    Widow of TPD officer killed in wrong-way crash sues FDOT

    Emily McCain
    8:05 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    Supreme Court

    National

    Federal government formalizing response after Roe reversed

    Justin Boggs
    8:02 AM, Jun 28, 2022
  • APTOPIX Capitol Riot Investigation

    National

    Witness says Trump was insistent on going to Capitol on Jan. 6

    Justin Boggs
    7:37 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    PoP West Klosterman Preserve WFTS.png

    Price of Paradise

    Group needs more time to save Tarpon Springs property

    Chad Mills
    7:37 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    Virus Outbreak Updating Vaccines

    Coronavirus

    FDA to consider changing COVID-19 vaccine formula

    Larissa Scott
    5:45 AM, Jun 28, 2022
  • Hearts 4 Heroes Thrifty Boutique

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Hearts 4 Heroes Thrifty Boutique supports veterans

    Sean Daly
    5:15 AM, Jun 28, 2022
    12312312.jpg

    Pinellas County

    Thousands lose power in Pinellas after storms move through

    Tim Kephart
    10:51 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Image from iOS (22).jpg

    Pinellas County

    PHOTOS: Storms knock out power in Pinellas County

    10:46 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Free School Meals

    National

    Families brace for changes to pandemic-era free school meals

    The Associated Press
    10:39 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Migrant Deaths

    National

    At least 46 dead, over 15 hospitalized after trailer of migrants found

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    10:07 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    abortions-generic-pregnancy-pregnant.jfif

    Hillsborough County

    Planned Parenthood's CMO reacts to the overturning of Roe v. Wade

    Julie Salomone
    9:43 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Jordan Wilkerson

    Hillsborough County

    Cancer patient says Bolts helped her during chemo

    Rochelle Alleyne
    9:04 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Ambulance

    Pinellas County

    St. Pete man dies in Indiana trying to save teenager

    Associated Press
    8:10 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Florida Loud Stereo Law

    Polk County

    Drivers playing loud music will be ticketed under new Florida law

    Rebecca Petit
    6:45 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Citizens.jpg

    Price of Paradise

    Citizens denied expected rate increases as private rates soar

    Stassy Olmos
    6:10 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Jaime Fonville Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.png

    Pinellas County

    Pinellas County woman arrested for stealing more than $228K from HOA funds

    Jasmine Butler
    5:53 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Mike Pietruskinski and his fiancé Sharon WFTS.png

    Hillsborough County

    Rookie cop, fiance run into neighbor's burning house to save kids from fire

    Erik Waxler
    4:53 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Cheryl Weimar

    Crisis in Corrections

    Prosecutors will not charge prison guards who left a former inmate paralyzed

    Adam Walser
    4:22 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    15-week abortion ban hearing seeking temporary injunction held June 24, 2022

    Florida News

    Court hears arguments challenging Florida's 15-week abortion ban

    Forrest Saunders
    4:11 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Covering Hillsborough County

    Hillsborough County

    Pedestrian killed after being hit by possibly 2 vehicles in Temple Terrace

    Veronica Beltran
    3:17 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Jane Castor thanks the Bolts.png

    Quest for the Cup

    Mayor Castor issues a 'heartfelt thank you to our Lightning'

    Emily McCain
    2:38 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Bennie Thompson, Liz Cheney, Jamie Raskin

    National

    Jan. 6 Committee calls for short-notice meeting amid recess

    Justin Boggs
    1:10 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Desantis signs bill for Bright Futures WFTS.png

    Florida News

    Gov. DeSantis expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships

    Associated Press
    12:32 PM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Polk wrong-way arrest.png

    Polk County

    1 killed in wrong-way Polk County crash; 1 charged

    Emily McCain
    12:07 PM, Jun 27, 2022
    Judge Denise Pomponio, 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Hillsborough County.

    Full Circle

    Full Circle: Florida's red flag law through the eyes of a judge that issues them

    Michael Paluska
    11:57 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    Cell phone

    Polk County

    PCSO warns of phone calls threatening arrest for missed jury duty

    Rebecca Petit
    11:45 AM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Subway Sandwich AP PHOTO.png

    National

    Argument over mayo leads to 1 dead, another injured at Atlanta Subway

    Associated Press
    10:38 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    Lightning strikes boat off Clearwater

    Pinellas County

    Lightning strikes boat off Clearwater

    Emily McCain
    9:51 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    abortions-generic-pregnancy-pregnant.jfif

    Florida News

    Florida judge to hear arguments on state's new abortion law

    Associated Press
    8:56 AM, Jun 27, 2022
  • APTOPIX Stanley Cup Avalanche Lightning Hockey

    Sports

    Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    7:33 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    Europe Monkeypox

    National

    WHO calls for 'intense' global response to stop monkeypox spread

    Larissa Scott
    7:11 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.png

    Hillsborough County

    Tampa nursery teaches kids that bugs are our friends

    Robert Boyd
    6:04 AM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Thermostat heat cool home housing weather Nest

    Don't Waste Your Money

    Summer electric bills could skyrocket, here's what you can do

    John Matarese
    6:00 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    DISNEY-WORLD-DISNEY WORLD

    Florida Theme Parks

    We may not talk about Bruno, but we can see Mirabel at park

    Associated Press
    5:55 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    tropics june 27

    Hurricane

    NHC monitors 3 tropical systems; 1 likely to develop

    Emily McCain
    5:49 AM, Jun 27, 2022
  • Florida Aquarium Raptors

    Hillsborough County

    Raptors take over Florida Aquarium in new show

    Sean Daly
    5:23 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    GregDeeWeather_2020_1000x536.png

    Weather

    Forecast: Evening Coastal Storms Likely

    Greg Dee
    4:57 AM, Jun 27, 2022
    APTOPIX Stanley Cup Avalanche Lightning Hockey

    Tampa Bay Lightning

    Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup Championship

    ABC Action News Digital Staff
    10:49 PM, Jun 26, 2022
  • Stanley Cup Avalanche Lightning Hockey

    Quest for the Cup

    PHOTOS: Lightning battle Avalanche for Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

    9:21 PM, Jun 26, 2022
    Italy Pope

    World

    Pope hails families, blasts 'culture of waste' after Roe

    Associated Press
    10:14 AM, Jun 26, 2022
Previous Page Next Page
ABC Action News Plus 1280x720.png

FREE, 24/7 local news and weather on your streaming device.

  • News
  • Video
  • Good Morning Tampa Bay
  • Driving Tampa Bay Forward
  • Taking Action for You
  • Taste and See Tampa Bay
  • Support
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Center
  • Journalism Ethics Guidelines
  • Terms of Use
  • EEO
  • Careers
  • FCC Public Files
  • Public File Contact
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Closed Captioning Contact
  • FCC Application

Social

  • tampabaynews
  • abc_action_news
  • abcactionnews/
  • abcactionnews
Scripps Media, Inc
Scripps Local Media
© 2022 Scripps Media, Inc