WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

WFTS-TV, also known as virtual channel 28 and UHF digital channel 29, is a television station in Tampa, Florida, affiliated with ABC. It also provides service to the nearby city of St. Petersburg. The station is part of the E. W. Scripps Company. Its studios can be found on North Himes Avenue in the northwest part of Tampa, right across from Raymond James Stadium, while its transmitter is situated in Riverview, Florida.

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USF Police report empty 9mm cartridge found in campus parking lot

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of South Florida said an empty 9mm cartridge was found on the Tampa campus parking lot on Tuesday. USF Police said students reported finding the cartridge in Parking Lot 9. The item is now in police possession. A K9 unit from the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was requested to sweep the surrounding area out of an abundance of caution, but officials stated that the search did not uncover any other items or evidence.
FDLE investigating deputy-involved shooting in Brandon

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

BRANDON, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they're currently at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in Brandon. According to HCSO, the investigation is at Windingwood Avenue and Providence Road. The investigation is being conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
5 FSU shooting victims released from hospital

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Five patients who were injured during the Florida State University shooting last week have been released from the hospital. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare confirmed to ABC News that the patients were discharged and that they are now only treating one patient. Last Thursday, law enforcement officials said Phoenix Ikner, 20, began shooting at random at the school's Tallahassee campus. The tragedy left five victims injured, along with two others dead.
John Mulaney will head to Tampa during 'Mister Whatever' tour

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — John Mulaney is heading to Tampa—and no, this won't require you to go to a secondary location. The famed comedian behind the hit Netflix specials "Kid Gorgeous" and "New in Town" is bringing his latest act to The Straz on Dec. 6. The "Mister Whatever" tour will bring Mulaney back to Tampa for the first time since 2023. Other Florida stops include Orlando and Hollywood. MISTER WHATEVER tour pre-sale starts tomorrow.
1 shot during attempted burglary in Tarpon Springs

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — One person was injured during an attempted burglary in Pinellas County early Tuesday morning. The Tarpon Springs Police Department said around 12:43 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Lime Street after receiving a 911 call about the burglary. When they arrived, they made contact with the two people involved, who know each other. Police said one person was shot and treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
News to Know for April 22

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Were you awake before the sun today? According to NASA, the Lyrids, a modest meteor shower, peaked this morning, bringing a display of shooting stars. Officials reported that near its peak, there were up to 15 meteors per hour visible under dark skies, with some Lyrids leaving bright trails for a few seconds after they passed.
Pasco deputies searching for missing 14-year-old who disappeared from Holiday

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

HOLIDAY, Fla. — Deputies are currently searching for a 14-year-old who went missing from Holiday, Florida, on Monday. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said that Zariah Soler was last seen on April 21 around 5 p.m. near Picture Avenue wearing a black dress. Officials described Soler as 5'5" and around 135 pounds with black/red hair and brown eyes. If you have any information about this case, you can call the Pasco Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7.
Tampa Bay grocery prices had 2nd-highest increase in US, study finds

4 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — You're not imagining things—your grocery bill has gone up. A new study analyzing 2025 grocery prices found that Tampa Bay had the second-highest increase in the country when compared to last year. To conduct the study, SmartAsset, a financial technology company, looked at price changes on specific goods using metrics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police believe there may be more victims of Sarasota medical director charged with sexual battery

4 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — A medical director was arrested and charged with sexual battery on Friday, according to police. The Sarasota Police Department said officers arrested Dr. Stephen Feig, the medical director of the Brain Wave Center on South Washington Boulevard in Sarasota. Police believe there may be more victims. This is still an ongoing investigation. If you have any information about the case, contact Detective Angela Cox at 941-263-6075 or [email protected].
Man dead after argument leads to shooting in Pasco County

4 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after an argument escalated into a shooting, deputies said Saturday. The Pasco Sheriff's Office said they are currently investigating the shooting, which occurred in the Beach Woods area of Hudson around 1:50 p.m. on Friday. Deputies said all parties knew each other. The man was transported for medical attention but died. The suspect is currently detained. There are no other details available at this time.