Larissa Scott

Tampa

Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Local experts weigh in on new push to phase out artificial food dyes

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County resident, Deb Bostock-Kelley, has been closely reading food labels for years. It started when she noticed strange symptoms in her daughter. “She would have welts all over her body,” said Bostock-Kelley. She couldn’t figure out what was causing them until she took her daughter to get tested for allergies.
'We are destroyed': Man who died from Clearwater Ferry crash, laid to rest on Saturday

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — Jose Castro’s family gathered at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Clearwater on Saturday to say their final goodbyes. “He was a really happy person,” said Angie Todd, niece of Jose Castro. That’s how his family will remember him.
Local nonprofit in need of donations, volunteers to serve seniors across Pinellas County

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Sitting in Rhunette Steward’s living room, we talked about her years living in Pinellas County. “So many years that I can’t even recall,” said Steward. As we chatted, Val Taylor sat nearby. WATCH Local nonprofit in need of donations, volunteers to serve Pinellas seniors Local nonprofit in need of donations, volunteers to serve Pinellas seniors “She really seems like a sister to me. The sister that I never had,” said Steward.
Local organization helps at-risk pregnant women in Pinellas County

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

PINELLAS COUNTY — A local organization that helps at-risk pregnant women in Pinellas County wants to get the word out about their program to help more women in need. Keayea Lee works at EPIC, a non-profit providing assistance to high-risk pregnant women in Pinellas County who many not be receiving adequate prenatal care, are struggling with substance abuse, or are living with HIV. “We’re able to touch a new targeted audience of women that are pregnant either high-risk or infected with HIV.
Officials warn of rabies alert in Hillsborough County

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Last week, the Florida Department of Health issued a rabies alert in Hillsborough County after a confirmed rabies case in a stray cat. It was found in the Town ’n’ Country area off of Twelve Oaks Boulevard, and officials said the cat bit 4 people before it was killed. Sunshine Animal Hospital is near the rabies alert area. WATCH Officials warn of rabies alert in Hillsborough County Officials warn of rabies alert in Hillsborough County “It’s a very deadly virus.
Residents in Westchase's Waterchase neighborhood grow more frustrated over potential cell tower construction

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — There are plans to build a 195-foot T-Mobile cell tower behind the Waterchase neighborhood in Hillsborough County’s Westchase community. It would be on the Philippine Cultural Foundation property, which borders the Waterchase neighborhood. WATCH: Frustrations grow over cell tower construction in Westchase neighborhood Westchase cell tower proposal sparks pushback Last year, dozens of residents attended the Land Use hearing to protest the development.
Lawmakers propose bill that could cut funding to higher level courses like IB, AICE, AP

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

House Bill 5101 is raising concerns across Florida school districts. State lawmakers are proposing to cut about 50% of funding for programs like dual enrollment, IB, AICE, and Advanced Placement. WATCH: Lawmakers propose bill that could cut funding to higher level courses Florida bill could cut funding for education programs The bill also takes aim at funding for CTE industry certification programs. “It’s so important to fund our students.
Hometown Titan Retreat offering free tickets to business owners affected by hurricanes

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

PINELLAS COUNTY — More than six months after Hurricane Helene devastated our coastal neighborhoods, people are still rebuilding. It’s affected several businesses too, still struggling in the aftermath. That’s why Wade Swikle, owner of 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage, wants to help. WATCH: Hometown Titan Retreat offering free tickets to business owners affected by hurricanes Local entrepreneur helps small businesses bounce back He’s also the co-founder of the Hometown Titan Retreat.
Tax experts share tips, important information ahead of tax filing deadline

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The IRS started accepting tax returns on January 27. While the deadline for most of the country is April 15, this year, it’s May 1 for Floridians. The IRS has extended the deadline because of last year’s hurricanes.
Last year's hurricanes could be impacting this year's spring pollen season

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Larissa Scott

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — So many people are suffering from all the pollen out there right now. “In the spring, we’ll see the trees start to release their pollen… as trees come out of their dormant season,” said Alyssa Vinson, Urban Forestry Extension Agent for Hillsborough County. This happens as trees get ready to reproduce. “Pollen is the male genetic information from a plant,” said Vinson.

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