Teenager arrested for possession of 2 loaded weapons on high school campus, Tampa police
TAMPA, Fla. – A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after being arrested for possession of loaded weapons on a Tampa-area high school campus. Hillsborough police said the Tampa Police Department’s School Resource Officer assigned to Blake High School made the…
New Florida law blocks truck parking restrictions at homeowners associations
Read the full story on Backfire News New Florida law blocks truck parking restrictions at homeowners associations A new law set to take effect in Florida could mean that HOAs will no longer be able to prohibit trucks from parking…
Neighbors are fed up with flooding near Lake Manatee Dam
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – Heavy rains have hit residential areas of the Tampa Bay area this week, and people in Manatee County have reached out to ABC Action News with concerns the Lake Manatee dam won’t hold. “I was not…
The Dali offers a unique atmosphere for the training of service dogs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – If you’ve ever wondered how service dogs are trained to be so well behaved in public places like museums, part of the reason is because they are trained in public places like the Dali Museum. Through…
Blake High School graduate returns home to make film
TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a new movie on television this month starring a Tampa artist who has never forgotten where he came from. The entire film was shot here in Florida. ABC Action News first introduced you to Deejay Young…
PACT Act helps thousands exposed to toxic fumes during military service
St. Petersburg, Florida – Retired Army Colonel DJ Reyes says before the PACT Act, it was difficult for veterans to receive benefits to treat health problems likely caused by inhaling toxins. “The burden of proof was on the veteran to…
1 dead, 2 injured after Florida man drives semi-trailer into adult nightclub
TAMPA, Fla. – One person is dead and two others were injured after a man drove the cab of a semi-trailer into an adult nightclub early Tuesday morning. Tampa police said officers arrived at the parking lot of Emperors Gentleman’s…
The historic women’s group Tampa Bay Newcomers supports people in need
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Newcomers is a historic women’s club dating back to the 1950s that offers more than just lunch. They raise. “Our motto is: Bloom where you were planted,” said Newcomers President Cindy Sommers….
