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ABC Action News is Taking Action For You! Award-winning Breaking News coverage in the Tampa Bay area
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Governor Ron DeSantis has thrown his support behind an idea to eliminate property taxes. To become law, it would have to go to the ballot and get 60% of the vote.
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Jury selection begins today in the long-awaited trial of 'El Chapo' Guzman — but it won't be easy
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As allegations mount that the DeSantis administration is misusing taxpayer money to influence voters, a political communications expert calls the state’s actions not just unprecedented but dangerous.
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Publix cake decorator creates Hurricane Dorian cakes to bring smiles to shoppers' faces
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The European Handball Federation requires women who play the sport to wear bikini bottoms. The Norwegian team chose to wear shorts, like the men are allowed to do.
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Engaged, expecting couple killed in Thanksgiving wrong-way crash
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Hidden Valley selling kegs of ranch dressing for the holidays
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Woman in Bahamas brings 97 dogs into home to protect them from Hurricane Dorian
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Dogs likely dream about their owners, Harvard psychologist says
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ROYAL WEDDING VOWS | Harry removes Meghan's veil moments before they both say "I WILL" #RoyalWedding . LIVE Coverage from ABC >>
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DEVASTATION IN NAPLES | Drone video shows flooded debris after Irma passed straight through Naples.
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The energy is “off the charts,” say Florida Democrats less than a week after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race.
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BREAKING NEWS: Raymond James Stadium to open as early voting site, Hillsborough Election Supervisor says
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Hillsborough County extends waiting period to buy firearms from 3 to 5 days.
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Denis Phillips is celebrating 30 years with ABC Action News! Share your favorite Denis moments and wish him a congratulations below!
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BREAKING NEWS | A tow truck removed a Ford Mustang from the home of Brian Laundrie in North Port hours after the FBI executed a search warrant of the home, following the discovery of a body matching the description of #GabbyPetito. The latest >>
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SEMINOLE HEIGHTS 🚁 #ActionAir1 is over the scene of an early morning shooting that left one man dead. Police are searching for a suspect and treating the situation as related to the #SeminoleHeightsKiller until they learn otherwise. #Tampa #SeminoleHeights
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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the trooper entered the path of the motorcyclist which led him to crash into the cruiser and become ejected. Troopers said the motorcyclist then fell into the road and was hit by a semi.
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Sheriff Grady Judd says President Trump should not pardon people who attack cops. Full story >>
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"Are you comparing DeSantis to Hitler?" the interviewer asked. "In a lot of ways, yes," Fried said. "I have studied Hitler and how he got to power, you know, wanting his own militia."
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They said now more than 99% of all Florida public power customers across the state currently have power.
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"I spoke to Leader McCarthy this morning, and it is clear there is no alternative to holding a Floor vote on the resolution to remove Rep. Greene from her committee assignments,” said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
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As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to fight school districts across the state over mask mandates, new polling from Quinnipiac University shows most Floridians think the governor is on the wrong side of the issue.
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Florida health officials are reporting about 17,000 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the state's total to 1.26 million since the start of the pandemic.
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BREAKING NEWS | Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh died of complications of cancer on Wednesday, according to an announcement on his radio show. He was 70 years old.
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JUST IN | Gov. DeSantis announces executive order to eliminate Common Core in Florida
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CONGRATULATIONS! ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips received a very big honor on Tuesday. Full story >>
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NEW MASK MANDATE | Hillsborough County School Board approved a new and more restrictive mask mandate that only allows for medical exemptions starting tomorrow, August 19. Details from school board meeting >>
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HEARTBREAKING NEWS | Winter the Dolphin, star of "Dolphin Tale", died Thursday evening after fighting an infection this week. Details >>
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Stop what you're doing, there's a pig up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa
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THAT'S SO GRADY | @PolkCoSheriff Judd has given us some great sound bites this year. Check out the extended version with 5 times the Grady quotes here >>
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#BREAKING | Alumni from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's Tampa high school condemn her in open letter to school's headmaster. #Nielsen #KristjenNielsen
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VIDEO: @taylorswift13’s single #ShakeItOff is fast becoming one of the biggest hits in decades http://t.co/aPV9CvBYUm
http://t.co/8l3wrIcTqR.
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HAPPENING TODAY | Five mayors in Florida, including St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman, are holding a statewide virtual press conference to urge Governor Ron DeSantis to change the state's approach to COVID-19. When and where you can watch >>
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Hundreds of @HillsboroughSch students walked out today in protest to support teachers awaiting pay raises.
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GRADY JUDD 2019 | Check out our annual compilation of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his most memorable quotes and catch phrases for this year >>
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On Monday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation said eight companies have filed or will file to reduce their property insurance rates in 2024.
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Starting May 1, @DWUhlfelderLaw said he would travel to different beaches dressed up as the Grim Reaper.
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Survey: 45% of Americans wear underwear 2 days or longer
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Best vehicle on @BacheloretteABC #carpool or #cupcakecar? #TampaBachelorette
http://t.co/jUZ5jdBIc2.
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PROTESTERS KICKED OUT | Protesters were escorted out of President Trump's rally tonight at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. #trump #trumpintampa #florida
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TAMPA POLICE REMINDER | TPD is asking residents to remember to stay inside until hurricane conditions subside and to stay off Bayshore Boulevard as more people are parking and walking out into the bay. Live updates: Latest track:
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INSANE VIDEO | A truck came barreling through the baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport this morning before crashing into the desk of a car rental place. Thankfully no employees were injured. What we know >>
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NHC has adjusted the track NORTH and closer to the Tampa Bay. Sustained winds at 120 mph.
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TODAY | #NationalNappingDay is a holiday we can get behind, especially since it falls on the Monday after #DaylightSavingTime
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If approved — Florida's more than $30 billion Medicaid program will no longer cover things like, puberty-blocking meds, hormones or hormone antagonists, and no sex-reassignment surgeries.
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On Tuesday at 2 p.m., people will line the streets of Honeymoon Island State Park to protest the development.
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Crocs closing all manufacturing facilities and announces CFO resignation
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Since he has made his home in Tampa Bay, his wellness brand TB12 has opened a training facility in Tampa. At that facility, body coaches explain the not-so-secret pillars to Brady’s longevity.
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Legendary singer Stevie Wonder is 67 today. Happy Birthday!
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NEW WAY TO WATCH | The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered a multi-year partnership with Scripps Sports to broadcast Bolts games for free to all fans across Tampa Bay. >>>
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#TORNADO | Incredible video shows a tornado touch down earlier today in Spring Hill. The latest on severe weather in Tampa Bay >> Photos of storm damage across Tampa Bay >>
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PHOTO: Officer Kondek's daughter "My dad died as a hero, but he was my hero before he was any of yours." http://t.co/tXB7WY2Hiu.
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MURAL VANDALIZED | Part of the unapproved "Back the Blue" mural could be seen covered in red and black paint on Wednesday morning. Video >>
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JUST IN | You can now legally smoke medical marijuana in Florida, judge rules.
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MISSING: Police are searching for Brandon Sun, 16, who disappeared while hanging w/ friends in Skyway Bridge area
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SNOW IN FLORIDA ❄️ It’s officially snowing in Florida's capital! Credit @TallyPD! More on winter weather in Florida >>
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Publix to offer insurance to spouses of same-sex employees http://t.co/MPGP6jPsiD
http://t.co/m0peny50q6.
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PHEW | We had a close call when Lightning owner Jeff Vinik hoisted the Stanley Cup at the Bolts boat parade!
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JAWS ALERT 🦈 8-foot-long white shark just pinged in Gulf near Tampa. @OCEARCH Track her here >>
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For the 8th year in a row, the Bolts are back in the NHL Playoffs!
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Couple taking selfie on vacation reportedly fall from cliff to their deaths
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DESANTIS RE-ELECTED | Governor Ron DeSantis projected to win a second term, beating Democratic Representative Charlie Crist.
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Increased threats to Pasco schools a concern for sheriff's office
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BREAKING NEWS | Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
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REUNITED 🐶 A man was reunited with his beloved pug "Guido" after he was stolen, along with a car from a Tampa shopping center more than a month ago!. Full story >>
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JAWS ALERT | 12-foot-long white shark pinged in Gulf near Tampa on New Year's Day @MissCostaShark.@OCEARCH #MissCosta #Shark #NewYearsDay
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BREAKING: #ThomasReffue, the missing @PlantHighSchool student, has returned home and is safe.
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Man walks 20 miles to get to first day of work, gets rewarded with CEO's personal car
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Kissing statue vandalized with '#MeToo' hours after passing of veteran known as 'kissing sailor' #KissingStatue #UnconditionalSurrender #Sarasota What we know >>
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Former Bengals defensive lineman Devon Still announces daughter, Leah, has beaten cancer:
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#BREAKING- McDonald's worker will receive all $110K reward money for helping capture suspected #SeminoleHeights killer.
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Hurricane Irma: Anheuser-Busch sending more than 300K cans of water to Florida
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Dozens of people protested against President-elect Donald Trump Saturday outside of city hall in downtown Tampa.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🎈🎉 Today we celebrate our Chief Meteorologist @DenisPhillips28! Thank you for always reminding us to keep calm during hurricane season!. Hourly forecast:
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Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.
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THANK YOU BUCS | The Bucs made the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, tying a franchise record for consecutive playoff appearances. The team also won its third straight division crown.
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GROWING LIST 🚫 The FDA now has a list of more than 70 hand sanitizer products found to contain methanol, or wood alcohol, which can be can be toxic when absorbed through the skin. Product details >>
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The parents of Gabby Petito spoke for the first time Tuesday afternoon since Gabby's body was found two weeks ago.
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BREAKING: Judge rules Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. Read full doc here:
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Florida man was spotted crawling under library tables and smelling a woman's feet: http://t.co/Rz9ACCetjO
http://t.co/z0QxWo5Pma.
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ABC Action News would like to extend our sympathy to our colleagues at WFLA. Wednesday, WFLA chief photojournalist Paul Lamison passed away. He served the viewers in Tampa for nearly 30 years, and we mourn his loss with WFLA.
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#BREAKING- @abcactionnews captured the arrest of #SeminoleHeights murder suspect, Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, 24. The latest >>
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#BREAKING: #Florida Republican incumbent #RickScott has been re-elected: http://t.co/xwHpzOzK23
http://t.co/zjfXUnkSws.
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Florida man charged after asking deputies to test meth's quality
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Viral photo captures baseball fan holding umbrella over JROTC member in rain
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 Former President Barack Obama turns 59 today!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERIFF 🎉🎂 We are wishing @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd a very happy birthday! Celebrate by taking a look at some of his most memorable quotes from last year >>
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💰 CHECK YOUR TICKETS 💰. Do you have a winning ticket? Here are your winning numbers for the $1.28 Billion Mega Millions jackpot.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. >>
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22-year-old hockey fan Rebecca Thomson is an artist who was born in Scotland. Her favorite local team is the Fife Flyers- the oldest professional team in the United Kingdom.
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FOUND GUILTY | Michael Drejka was found guilty for shooting and killing Markeis McGlockton outside a Clearwater convenience store in July of 2018 over a handicapped parking spot. STORY >>
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Florida 20-year-old in need of an O+ kidney donation.
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"He's a lover of people," owner Beverly Pillow said. "And he loves to give big slobbery kisses.".
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