Susan El Khoury

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Susan El Khoury

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dozens of kids from across St. Petersburg came together Saturday night for a new initiative trying to steer youth away from violence, through the sport of basketball. Whether it was warming up or taking a shot, each moment on the court earned so much more than another point on the scoreboard. “I learned how to do a better pick and roll,” Kayden Sowell said.

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Susan El Khoury

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man living in St. Petersburg said he bought into a city service to save money on his water bills, but now it’s costing him even more. Warren Bucknam paid the city to add a second meter at his home for what’s called “irrigation-only water service.” It’s the same as the drinking water that flows through homes, but the irrigation meter doesn’t charge a sewer fee. “That’s literally the whole point of it, it’s a way of cost savings,” Bucknam said.

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Susan El Khoury

A study found that some charging cords are a fire hazard, even if they're not charging a device but are still plugged in. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury provides tips on how to avoid charger explosions. ABC Action News reporter Larissa Scott spoke with experts about this year's spring pollen season and how last year's hurricanes may be increasing the amount of pollen now. Allergies on the rise as pollen persists

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Susan El Khoury

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A family has been living in their Hurricane Helene flood-damaged house after they bought a new camper as a temporary home but only had it for a few days. As Helene hit last year, Lynn and Alan Sayler were in their St. Petersburg house close to the Shore Acres community, watching as the water surged through their neighborhood. “We’ve been here since 1984 in our home, and nobody in our neighborhood has ever had water in their home,” Lynn Sayler said.

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Susan El Khoury

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — Imagine not being able to get in and out of bed or take a shower. A woman said that’s her reality ever since a car accident left her paralyzed from the chest down and Medicaid denied claims for the medical gear she needs. While Karen Evonosky has gotten used to needing help, she said having quadriplegia shouldn’t leave her living without basic necessities. “I’m a human, I’m not a drag on the system,” Evonoksy said.