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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Adam Sandler to stop in Tampa during 'You're My Best Friend' tour

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — Adam Sandler is hitting the road, and this time, he's bringing his act to Tampa. Following his sold-out 2022 and 2023 tours, the iconic comedian announced the "You're My Best Friend" arena tour, which will head to Amalie Arena on Sept. 6. Sandler most recently dropped his "Love You" comedy special last summer, which is available to stream on Netflix and scored a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Tickets for the event are set to go on sale noon Friday, June 27.
Bucs GM Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles sign multi-year contract extensions

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles signed multi-year contract extensions on Thursday. The team stated that Licht and Bowles will continue to lead the franchise for five years. “Jason and Todd’s leadership has been critical to our organization’s success. The winning culture they have established has us well positioned for the future,” said Buccaneers owner/co-chairman Joel Glazer.
News to Know for June 26

1 day ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Yesterday was just the latest in the summer storms that the Tampa Bay area has been experiencing over the past few days. Largo even saw significant damage after a tornado ripped through the area. Some residents from Ranchero Village, a mobile home park, described it as a "freight train," which sent debris flying. While our morning will start off dry today, we'll see more storms later this evening. Maybe consider planning a night in?
Pinellas County invests almost $16 million into road improvement project in Seminole

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Casey Albritton

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Pinellas County is planning to spend almost $16 million to improve a stretch of 102nd Avenue in Seminole. The project will focus on the road between 113th Street N. and 125th Street. Neighbors had mixed opinions on the county's plans. "It's been an ongoing problem for years, and now all of a sudden, they decided they are going to do something about it," said Art Jones, who has lived along 102nd Avenue in Seminole for 32 years.
'It's hard finding quality care': Childcare accessibility concerns grow during hot summer months

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Blake Phillips

TAMPA, Fla. — Having kids and starting a family are memories you cant put a price on. But in Florida and across the country, the cost to take care of kids is only continuing to grow. The most recent numbers from the Department of Labor says families can spend up to 14.8% of their income on child care in Hillsborough County.
Keep moving to keep moving: Temple Terrace gym tailors classes to older adults

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Kyle S Burger

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — You have to "keep moving to keep moving."That’s the mentality of 72-year-old Janette Spencer-Davis and why she makes it a point to go to Temple Terrace Training nearly every day. “I have a granddaughter, she’s two years old. I can pick her up, I can carry her, I can throw her in the air. That means the world to me,” Spencer-Davis said. Everyone who steps foot in trainer Micah Morgan’s gym has a reason why. “It’s been life-changing,” Sandy King, 72, said.
Woman charged in baby's death at 'daycare' she ran in 1-bedroom apartment: SPPD

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A woman was arrested after a baby died at the "daycare" she was running inside her one-bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg, according to police. The St. Petersburg Police Department said around 1:46 p.m. on July 25, 2024, officers were called to Desiree Rentz's apartment when the 9-month-old baby, identified as Timothy David Smith, would not wake up from a nap.
News to Know for June 25

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. It's true that the summer rain has made it difficult to spot any of June's celestial wonders over the past few nights. This month is part of Milky Way "Core Season," according to NASA, where the Milky Way is visible as a "faint band of hazy light arching across the sky." But even if you haven't been able to catch a glimpse of it just yet, don't despair—the peak of the season runs until about September.
New law could impact public access on beaches

3 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Casey Albritton

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new law could shift the balance between public access and private property rights on beaches. Governor DeSantis just signed a bill that could reshape who's welcome where, especially on the dry sand in front of private homes. "By repealing the law, we return the authority back to local communities. Cities and counties can now adopt ordinances recognizing recreational customary use," said DeSantis.
Judo prodigy is set on following father's footsteps to Olympics

3 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Kyle S Burger

OLDSMAR, Fla. — Dr. Rhadi Ferguson is exceptionally skilled in judo. He’s a four-time national champion and former Olympian in the 2004 Summer Games. Now, he’s a coach at Tampa Florida Judo, and his brightest student is a 15-year-old with the same name and comes with his pedigree. “It was kind of crazy to see my dad when he was younger,” Rhadi Ferguson, Jr. said. “He was like an animal.”Rhadi Jr. has been following in her dad’s footsteps since she was 3 years old.