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3 weeks ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
More than 20 years ago, just a few hundred people lived in Downtown Tampa. Today, it's home to more than 10,000 people. So, what's downtown living really like? We stopped by the Heron on Water Street, a luxury high-rise building that opened in 2021 with 420 one, two, and three-bedroom units. Rent is between $3,200 and $4,500 for many units, but the top-floor penthouse is renting for $17,000 a month. The Heron consists of two residential towers.
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3 weeks ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
When you think of a Michelin Star chef, fine dining and expensive dishes no doubt come to mind. But Sparkman Wharf is home to a hot dog spot created by Chef Joe Isidori. JoDog Craft Hot Dogs features nearly a dozen signature hot dogs with all kinds of creative toppings. WATCH Michelin Star chef brings unique hotdogs to Sparkman Wharf Michelin Star chef brings unique hot dogs to Sparkman Wharf We tried several, getting the Seattle Dog with cream cheese, grilled onions, jalapeños and Sriracha.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the playoff game on April 30, the Bolts honored Debbie Evenson. For the past 17 years, Evenson has led the team at Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful as the nonprofit’s executive director. April 30 was her last day on the job as she retired, but she leaves a lasting legacy of impact.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During game 2 of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers on April 24, the Lightning honored CJ Roberts as the Lightning Community Hero. Roberts is the President and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center. Over the last 20 years, he’s turned the center into a regional and cultural treasure.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honors a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During their playoff game against the Florida Panthers on April 22, the Lightning honored a man who leads one of the largest nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area. Tim Marks is the President and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries, which serves 75,000 meals each month. He’s led the nonprofit for 20 years and is retiring at the end of the year.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the game on April 15, the Bolts honored a man who, during last year’s hurricanes, helped to save a school for Neurodiverse students. Bob Bumiller is the facilities manager at The Lift Academy in Clearwater. Lift is an acronym for “Learning Independence for Tomorrow.” It’s a unique K through 12 school that tailors its curriculum to Neurodiverse students.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the game on April 13, The Lightning honored a woman dedicated to making mental health a priority for everyone. Roaya Tyson is the CEO of Gracepoint Wellness. It’s a nonprofit that helps people in need of mental health services. Gracepoint’s Mobile Crisis Response and Community Action Teams quickly respond when someone needs help.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. The Lightning honored Dr. Teresita Matos-Post as the community hero during the game on April 11. She is the director of the Beth El Farmworkers Ministry, which is based in Wimauma and provides hunger relief, education, healthcare, and spiritual growth for the farmworker community. Their food pantry also offers culturally oriented foods for people in need.
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1 month ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. Cher Harris was honored as the Lightning Community Hero during the game on April 9. WATCH: Tampa Bay Lightning honor Cher Harris Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Cher Harris Harris is the co-founder of the Autism Inspired Academy. Oftentimes, traditional schools aren’t productive settings for neurodiverse students.
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2 months ago | 
abcactionnews.com | Deiah Riley
TAMPA, Fla. — The March 29 Lightning game was Kids Day, which focused on young Bolts fans. During the game ABC Action News anchor Deiah Riley was joined by her daughter Ryan to announce the Lightning Community Hero. Tony DiBenedetto is the founder of Think Big for Kids. The nonprofit works to break the cycle of poverty by supporting students with career exploration, mentoring, and job programs to help them enter the workforce.
