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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4 days ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
Holly and DonnerThis adorable pair of chihuahua mix dogs is bonded and looking for a home together. They both found themselves at the county shelter with their five very young puppies when a citizen came upon them in a vacant lot back in December. Thankfully, they were safe just in time as temps outside were freezing that night. Holly is very sweet and cuddly. Donner is also affectionate and a bit more playful, and they love to snuggle and play together.
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1 week ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
TAMPA, Fla. — Advocates continue to look for solutions to the childcare crisis in Florida. Last year, some big changes were made to the School Readiness program, tuition assistance for working families making at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Before the changes last year, if you got a promotion at work or started making more money, you could only stay in the program until you earned 85% of the state median income.
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1 week ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
Nicholas HammondHi there, I’m Nicholas Hammond, an 8-month-old hound mix with a heart full of love and a goofy personality just waiting to shine in my forever home!I’m a sweet, shy boy who’s learning all about the world—and with some patience, I’ll blossom into your best buddy. I’m potty trained, crate trained, and super food-motivated, so teaching me tricks will be a breeze! I get along great with big dogs and love having a furry friend to show me the ropes.
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2 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
HoudiniHoudini will not pull a disappearing act on you. Instead, she will follow you around, begging to play fetch! Playful and energetic, this smart girl will make a great companion. She would love an active home that will teach her lots of fun tricks! Houdini is an 8-month-old, 38-pound husky/cattle dog mix. Due to her breed, you must own your home to adopt her.
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3 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Heather Leigh
BRANDON, Fla. — Food insecurity is a major problem for children in the Tampa Bay area. and the issue seems to be even worse for foster kids. That's why one foster mom in Brandon started a backyard garden. Lynette Crawford showed off a large cabbage she and her kids grew recently. "Where did that cabbage come from? "I asked her as we walked through her garden. “We just replanted it.
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Did I summon the spirit of Jose Gaspar this morning?! THAT WAS WILD. @HLeighWFTS is a little spooked, haha! 🤣🏴☠️🤣🏴☠️🤣 https://t.co/loVXgD28f4
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@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