Michael Paluska

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Michael Paluska

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Employees at Treasure Island tell ABC Action News that harassment and bullying from citizens have gone too far, and enough is enough. Thirty-eight Treasure Island employees left due to extreme citizen harassment. City Commissioner Tammy Vasquez said she hopes a "Hail Mary" can save the city. She believes that if the people don't stop the intense vitriol and harassment at meetings and through text and social media, even more city workers will leave.

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Michael Paluska |Frances Lin

Tens of thousands of people hit the streets across the Bay Area for the “No Kings” protest this Saturday. There’s been a lot of honking, chanting and flag waving. ABC Action News’ Michael Paluska covered protests in Largo, St. Pete, and downtown Tampa. In Largo, thousands were lined up on the streets. In St. Pete, more people, more signs, and more voices. And in downtown Tampa, peaceful protests echoed off the historic walls of Old City Hall.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Michael Paluska

TAMPA, Fla. — When back-to-back historic hurricanes targeted Florida last year, stations owned by the E.W. Scripps Company in Florida, including ABC Action News in Tampa and FOX 4 in Fort Myers and others across the country mobilized. SCRIPPS WINS SERVICE TO AMERICA AWARD, WATCH BELOW: Florida Stations, Scripps Win Service To America Award Journalists were flown in from the Scripps News Group to help make sure our mission to serve the community was never in jeopardy.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Michael Paluska

TAMPA, Fla. — When back-to-back historic hurricanes target Florida, stations owned by the E.W. Scripps Company in Florida and across the country mobilized. Journalists were flown in from the Scripps News Group to help make sure our mission to serve the community was never in jeopardy. With our combined resources, dedicated viewers, and continuous coverage, Scripps raised more than $289,000, providing critical aid to local communities in need.

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Michael Paluska

ORLANDO, Fla. — Since the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was passed in 2021, the state has saved millions of acres from development. But, the work to make people fall in love with animals and nature will never end. That's why more than 700 people from across the state attended the 3rd annual Corridor Connect Summit. The myriad of voices are all fighting for one thing: to protect our wild spaces. Can a love of the wild save the Florida panther?