Tracking the Tropics | September 23 evening update

ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Schools districts letting parents choose if kids quarantine

So schools districts are leaving the decisions up to parents.

Manatee County teen dies after battle with COVID-19

A Manatee County family is mourning the death of their 17-year-old daughter, who passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.

Federal arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie

In the latest development of a missing couple, the U.S. District Court in Wyoming has issued a federal arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie. He has been missing since last week. He was engaged to Gabby Petito, whose body was found Sunday in Wyoming's..

Gabby Petito: Could social media help find other missing people?

If you search Gabby Petito on any social media platform, you’re going to find millions of posts. What role can social media play to help find other missing people?

Brady, Bledsoe, and Mo: Thursday marks anniversary of the hit that unleashed the GOAT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans, where were you on September 23, 2001? If you're like most of us, you probably can't remember. But, that date marked the beginning of an incredible journey for a sixth-round draft pick who now leads the Bucs and is the..

Booster shots now approved but only for some

Boosters shots have been approved for those 65+.

Task force recommends changes to Florida's broken guardianship system

Florida took another step forward Thursday in an effort to reform Florida’s broken guardianship system, a court process in which people can lose all their rights and control of their property in a matter of seconds.

Tampa City Council gives TPD more time to gather data about controversial program

After more than two hours of discussion, no major decisions were made about Tampa's Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program conducted through Tampa Police Department.

'Dream flights' take WW2 veterans up to fly in biplanes

94-year-old Jim McKee didn’t waste any time hopping in the cockpit.

LIVE UPDATES: Underwater Recovery deputies respond to Carlton Reserve

The FBI has confirmed the body found in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest has been identified as Gabby Petito.

Tampa family creates business centered around zero waste products

It’s one thing to talk about reducing the amount of trash that’s coming out of our homes, but one Tampa family decided to actually do something about it. They created a new online company that only sells zero-waste products.

OCC Road House and Museum in Clearwater, FL | Taste and See Tampa Bay

Buckle up for Clearwater's newest motorcycle-themed restaurant and museum by the Orange County Choppers crew!

Country Music Star Chris Lane

Keeping your pets free from fleas and ticks

AARP Tampa Bay|Morning Blend

AARP Career Fair

Self Care Tips for Fall|Morning Blend

Lifestyle expert Carmen Ordonez shares her best finds

Self Care Tips for Fall

Lifestyle expert Carmen Ordonez shares her best finds

Tampa Bay Baseball Museum|Morning Blend

The Tampa Bay Baseball Museum celebrates decades of baseball history

Healthy Treats for Our Pets|Morning Blend

Fruitables Pets are yummy treats!

Hillsborough County Fair|Morning Blend

MyCare Medical|Morning Blend

Diabetes Prevention

Singer-Songwriter Camille Trust

The Florida native celebrates her album release

Tracking the Tropics | September 23, morning update

ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Wawa Gives Back!|Morning Blend

Free Coffee for Teachers this Month!

Role of social media in missing persons cases

Role of social media in missing persons cases

Busch Gardens' annual Howl-O-Scream features 5 indoor haunted houses for 2021

Busch Gardens' annual Howl-O-Scream features 5 indoor haunted houses for 2021

Shrinking inventory, rising rents and $2 billion loss created Florida’s affordable housing crisis

Shrinking inventory, rising rents and $2 billion loss created Florida’s affordable housing crisis

IKEA wireless charging | Geek Fix

IKEA getting into the wireless charging game

Lemonade stand to raise money for pediatric cancer in honor of 4-year-old Jackson Broom

Lemonade stand to raise money for pediatric cancer in honor of 4-year-old Jackson Broom

Officers say they're committed to finding Brian Laundrie

Officers say they're committed to finding Brian Laundrie

Search for Brian Laundrie continues Thursday

Search for Brian Laundrie continues Thursday

Longest running theatre troop in the nation in Ybor City

Longest running theatre troop in the nation in Ybor City

Gabby Petito case sparks debate over differential coverage of missing minorities

The Gabby Petito story has dominated news headlines and mobilized a legion of social media users. But, the despairing truth is that Gabby is just one of many.

New Florida DOH rule allows kids exposed to COVID-19 to return to school if asymptomatic

Shortly after a new surgeon general was appointed in Florida, the Department of Health released new rules on kids and COVID-19 in schools.

New resources in search for Brian Laundrie

New resources in search for Brian Laundrie

Tracking the Tropics | September 22 evening update

ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Bucs place WR Antonio Brown on COVID-19 list

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, just four days before the team plays a key road game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Fight page on social media shows violent attacks at Tampa area high school

Fights at a Hillsborough County high school have been caught on camera and shared thousands of times on social media since the start of this school year.

Search for Brian Laundrie intensifies at Carlton Reserve

Search for Brian Laundrie intensifies at Carlton Reserve

Gabby Petito story boosted by social media, true-crime craze

The disappearance and death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online.

Hillsborough Community College offers vaccine incentives for students

Some local colleges are providing incentives to get vaccinated.

Student enrollment is down across Florida

Some school districts are losing students as accelerated rates. They blame COVID.

Palm Harbor firefighter hit by pickup truck while responding to crash on US 19, fire rescue says

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue said Fire Lieutenant Ashley White was injured after she was hit by a pickup truck driver on Wednesday while responding to an early morning crash on U.S. 19.

Florida's new heartbeat bill faces scrutiny

Florida now has its own Texas style abortion bill,

Search for Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming forest is Gabby Petito, FBI confirms

The FBI has confirmed the body found in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest has been identified as Gabby Petito.

Grand jury formally charges man in Lakeland quadruple murder

A grand jury has formally charged a Florida man in a 22-count indictment that includes four first-degree murder counts in the fatal shooting of a family authorities say he attacked at random.

Ybor City Ghost Tours|Morning Blend

Take a spooky look back at Ybor City history!

The Wonder Years is Back on ABC|Morning Blend

A chat with Wonder Years star Saycon Sengbloh

Dumpster or No Dumpster

Dr. Lori takes us back in time with this week's collectables!

Shrader Law|Morning Blend

Finding the right attorney