
Heather Leigh
Journalist at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)
Reporter at ABC Action News - I love playing guitar, hanging with my two cats and two dogs, and having fun in Tampa! Say hello if you see me around!
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1 week ago |
kvia.com | Heather Leigh
By Heather LeighClick here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Katie Richesin has become a mom in a nontraditional, but extremely fulfilling way. She’s in the Army and said for years, constraints in her profession held her back from taking the step into motherhood. But the desire to be a mom eventually won over, and when she looked into fostering, her world changed. She certainly had to make a little room in her apartment. “Well, you have to find space.
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1 week ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
TAMPA, Fla. — Katie Richesin has become a mom in a nontraditional, but extremely fulfilling way. She's in the Army and said for years, constraints in her profession held her back from taking the step into motherhood. But the desire to be a mom eventually won over, and when she looked into fostering, her world changed. She certainly had to make a little room in her apartment. “Well, you have to find space. There was a lot of reorganizing, and I continue to reorganize.
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1 week ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
BaltoHi! I’m Balto, a two-year-old Husky mix with a big heart and a small frame— I’m only about 33 pounds, but don’t let my size fool you. I’ve got enough love and playful energy to light up a whole house!My story’s a bit of a tough one. My previous owner lost his job and home, and even though it broke his heart, he had to let me go. Thankfully, a kind family took me in to foster me and help me find my forever home. They say I’m the sweetest guy—and honestly, I just want to make people smile.
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2 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS, Fla. — It's a lifeline for drivers heading downtown, and it slices through the middle of one of Tampa’s most bustling neighborhoods: Highland Avenue in Seminole Heights. “There’s lots of traffic on these roads," said Charles Schaub, who lives nearby. Indeed, which makes the sidewalks and bike lanes even more important for the people who live around here, like Schaub. We caught up with him while he was doing his daily run.
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3 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
VirginiaVirginia had a rough start in life, but she’s come so far in her journey and is now ready to find her perfect forever home. She is a very timid girl who takes time to trust, but once she does, she adores her people. Her gentle, easygoing nature makes her a quiet companion who’s happy to be near you once she feels safe.
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🤯🤣☠️☠️☠️ woowee I believe we called a ghost into our studio. Lol! #gasparilla2025

Did I summon the spirit of Jose Gaspar this morning?! THAT WAS WILD. @HLeighWFTS is a little spooked, haha! 🤣🏴☠️🤣🏴☠️🤣 https://t.co/loVXgD28f4

This is awesome!! Thanks for informing g us @peta! Love to hear this news 🩵

@HLeighWFTS Following the rescue of a dog who was abandoned and tied to a fence before Hurricane Milton, we’re giving Florida Highway Patrol-Tampa a Compassionate Police Department Award. More info: https://t.co/M4KohK4giS https://t.co/l4wTqpStAQ

Absolutely awful. ABSOLUTELY disgusting. So glad an FHP trooper saved this sweet soul.

FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… https://t.co/8cZJOfkJL2