Mary O'Connell
Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)
Reporter at @ABCActionNews in Tampa. @NewhouseSU alum. Wisconsin/Chicago raised. Forever @cubs fan. Have a tip? Email: [email protected]
Articles
-
1 week ago |
abcactionnews.com | Mary O'Connell
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — April is Donate Life Month, and one family is sharing how the loss of a loved one also meant the gift of saving lives. As a paramedic, an Air Force veteran, and a Boy Scout leader, Calvin Osterhoudt gave back every day of his life. “He always had a terrible dad joke to tell you,” said Ramona Osterhoudt, Calvin's wife. “He always had a smile.”But on Thursday at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, his family remembered the selfless gift he gave one year ago.
-
2 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Mary O'Connell
TAMPA, Fla. — Sitting in the dentist's chair can bring up many feelings. Still, students at IDEA Hope in Tampa are left smiling ear to ear. “I feel a little bit nervous, but I’m also excited,” said 10-year-old Victoria Williamss. It’s all thanks to a partnership with Big Smiles, an in-school mobile dental program that accesses schools in underserved areas. On Wednesday, the children received X-rays, a comprehensive exam, and a full cleaning.
-
2 weeks ago |
dental.einnews.com | Mary O'Connell
TAMPA, Fla. — Sitting in the dentist's chair can bring up many feelings. Still, students at IDEA Hope in Tampa are left smiling ear to ear. “I feel a little bit nervous, but I’m also excited,” said 10-year-old Victoria Williamss. It’s all thanks to a partnership with Big Smiles, an in-school mobile dental program that accesses schools in underserved areas.
-
2 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Mary O'Connell
TAMPA, Fla. — With the talk of tariffs, people in the market for a new set of wheels may be turning to used cars, but experts shared the potential trickle-down of how tariffs could impact the used car market. Picking out the perfect car isn't easy, but Kirt Thomason is always there to help. "Most folks think that going out and buying a car that it's so terrible and it's so hard to do, and so we like to make it fun,” said Thomason, the owner of South Tampa Auto Boutique, a used car dealer.
-
2 weeks ago |
abcactionnews.com | Mary O'Connell
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two separate shootings that happened on roads in Hillsborough County. On Friday night, FHP said a woman was driving north on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue when she saw another person driving erratically. When the car started to go into the woman's lane, FHP said she honked, and the other driver shot into the right rear door of her car. Then, early Sunday morning, FHP said a driver going west on I-4 saw motorcycles driving erratically.
Journalists covering the same region
Jon Sullivan
Online Content Director at iHeartMedia
Jon Sullivan primarily covers news in Houston, Texas, United States and surrounding areas.
Andy Cerota
Anchor and Reporter at KPRC-TV (Houston, TX)
Andy Cerota primarily covers news in Houston, Texas, United States and surrounding areas.
Nicondra Norwood
Meteorologist at WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)
Nicondra Norwood primarily covers news in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and surrounding areas.
Marissa Parra
Miami Correspondent at NBC News
Marissa Parra primarily covers news in Florida, United States, including areas like Tampa and Miami.
Xóchitl Hernández
Xóchitl Hernández primarily covers news in San Diego, California, United States and surrounding areas including Miami, Florida.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →Coverage map
X (formerly Twitter)
- Followers
- 1K
- Tweets
- 4K
- DMs Open
- Yes
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the video that captured this moment truly speaks for itself. A video went viral on social media as 11-year-old Harper LaMarre melted while meeting her hero, @UConnWBB star, #PaigeBueckers. https://t.co/qqs8SEfqge
Just a few months after ending its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday it would end free checked baggage for many passengers. https://t.co/uAq2McjqyW
"They're learning how to learn, and it's really hard to reach them when they're not here,” said LaRoche. A new initiative with Hillsborough County Schools looks to reward kindergarteners who consistently show up to school. @abcactionnews https://t.co/wK9KId7SQf