Keely McCormick

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, fla — The 20th annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival took over the lot across from Raymond James over the weekend. Organizers say the event is all about bringing families together to celebrate Caribbean Culture. Anthony George is the President of the Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival. He said, “Caribbean Carnival is for everybody. It's for everybody all over the world."Many vendors came out to share Caribbean culture through food, jewelry, and music.

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, fla — The 28th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge kicked off its season at Coachman Park in Clearwater. More than 50 of the country's top canine athletes competed in different sporting events, with the goal of reaching the national finals. This marks the 28th annual event and the second year that it has been held in Clearwater. ABC Action News spoke to Katie Williamson, a handler who is competing with two dogs.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following contains retellings and descriptions of sexual abuse that may trigger some who have survived similar situations. Discretion is advised. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a local survivor is speaking out to share her story in hopes that it helps someone else. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women experience sexual violence during their lifetime. That is a statistic that Jill Vanderkam is working to change.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Monday marked another volatile day on Wall Street. The U.S. stock market closed lower following President Trump's latest tariff threats. Markets briefly rallied yesterday as rumors spread that President Trump may pause the tariffs. The White House squashed the rumor, vowing to keep the tariffs in place. All eyes are on Wall Street as Americans now look to see what Tuesday will bring to the stock market. Republican lawmakers are urging Americans to be patient.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County leaders want your input as they decide where to spend $813 million, which is coming from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant. This comes about six months after the back-to-back hurricanes devastated the Tampa Bay area. Woody Woodring has a mobile home in Dunedin that flooded during Hurricane Helene. He knows firsthand how high the need is in his neighborhood. “It’s been really hard on most people,” Woodring said.