Brian McBride

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Brian McBride

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater residents had to flee their home on Saturday after a lightning strike ignited a fire, city officials said. Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department crews responded to the house fire at 5:45 a.m. at 1321 Murray Ave. The preliminary investigation shows that a lightning strike to the rear deck of the property started the fire as storms rolled through the area. The residents were able to escape the house prior to the arrival of firefighters, city officials said.

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Brian McBride

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Firefighters were battling a three-alarm blaze at a Clearwater treatment center on Sunday morning, officials said. Clearwater Fire and Rescue as well as other neighboring agencies responded to the three-alarm fire at Fairwinds Treatment Center, 1569 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater public safety officials said. Staff and residents at the center were able to evacuate safely on their own, officials said. No injuries have been reported.

Feb 22, 2025 | abcactionnews.com | Brian McBride

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Lake Wales Police Department is currently conducting a homicide investigation. According to Police Department press release, the investigation is at a home in the Lake Ashton community.  The suspect is in custody at this time and there is no threat to the community, police officials said. This remains an active investigation and detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Nov 23, 2024 | abcactionnews.com | Brian McBride

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Clearwater woman was arrested on Friday, after she allegedly tried to shoot a security guard at a local business, authorities said. Kelley Karabinos, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding. She was taken into custody shortly before midnight after the incident at a smoke shop in the 1500 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.

Nov 23, 2024 | abcactionnews.com | Brian McBride

TAMPA, Fla — One person was listed in critical condition on Saturday after the victim was rescued from a Tampa house fire. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the 1600 block of East Idell Street at 10:30 a.m.Multiple people called 911 to report that a resident was possibly trapped inside. On arrival, fire crews found a single-story residential home, heavily involved with smoke and flames.