Jada Williams

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TAMPA, Fla. — As summers grow increasingly hotter, Tampa city officials are taking steps to keep residents and their pets stay hydrated. Mayor Jane Castor unveiled the installation of a new public water fountain on N. 22nd Street in East Tampa to address the escalating heat index. “Our summers are getting hotter and hotter, not only here in Tampa, but worldwide,” Castor stated. “What we are highlighting today is our amazing water department, who creates some of the best water in the world.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Jada Williams

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFTS) — Cities across the country will see protesters take to the streets on June 14. The nationwide protest is called the "No Kings Mass Protest."One event website reads: "In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies."June 14 is Flag Day as well as President Trump's birthday.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Jada Williams

CLEARWATER, Fla. — After more than five months, the elevator inside Building Nine at On Top of the World Clearwater is back in order. The elevator broke down in late January. We first reported on it in March. "There are people who are just happy to be able to get down with their pets, their garbage, to be able to get food delivered without having to pay for it, without having other people take their garbage down. Without having people to walk their pets for them," Jim Johnson said.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Jada Williams |Amanda Boettcher

TAMPA, Fla — Tampa City Council honored and remembered Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson at its Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on Thursday. A large red bow draped her chair in the chamber as council members, one by one, remembered Henderson. A video tribute was played during the meeting, showcasing her contributions to the community as an educator and on the City Council.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Jada Williams

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Station No. 24 will be built in North Tampa. It's when the construction is slated to happen that continues to frustrate Tampa City Councilmember Luis Viera. In February, staff said construction would start in March 2026. “Steps were highlighted that were going to be taken to shorten that time, and now we’re being told it’s going to take another six months. For me, I’m extremely frustrated. I really, really am,” Councilman Viera said.