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  • 4 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Protesters took to the streets of Tampa on Sunday afternoon to protest war. Signs that read “Stop the war on Iran” were held high as chants filled the air. People there said they are protesting the U.S. involvement in the Iran and Israel conflict. The protest came after the news broke that the U.S. had launched three airstrikes on Iran. WATCH: Protesters gather in Tampa as Gov.

  • 1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — As obesity rates continue to rise across the United States, researchers at the University of Florida are pushing a powerful message: food is medicine. A new study from UF highlights the critical link between what we eat and how we grow it. ABC Action News spoke to UF researcher Chris Gunter, who joined fellow scientists in a recent article promoting the idea that food itself can be a form of medicine.

  • 1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A vote happening Wednesday could reshape how Hillsborough County addresses its affordable housing crisis. County commissioners are deciding whether to repeal the HOPE Affordable Housing Act, an ordinance that allocates $10 million annually toward affordable housing development and support services. The potential is sparking strong reactions across the community.

  • 1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — On July 1, a new Florida law will take effect, changing the requirements teenagers need to get their driver's license. The law will require students to take a classroom course before getting their learner's permit. Previously, the law only required students to take a traffic law and substance course before getting a learner's permit.

  • 2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Sunday is Father’s Day, and we are shining a light on one man who has been a father figure to more than 100 children in the Tampa Bay region. Vincent Anderson has fostered boys in need for the last five years. He made it his mission to provide stability and support for kids in need. He's a single dad, but to the kids, he’s known as “Mr. Vincent.” He recently retired, now dedicating his life to giving back to children in the foster care system.

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