System failure causes concern for communities that need death certificates
TAMPA, Fla. – We’re investigating a story we first told you earlier this week about a statewide systems outage at the Florida Department of Health...
ABC Action News Gives raises over $4,100 for Florida food bank
BRANDON, Florida – A few months ago we introduced you to Martha Diaz, founder of The Three B’s Ministry. It is a food bank that...
Clearwater residents raise concerns about flooding this hurricane season
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Clearwater homeowners are speaking out, concerned about flooding as hurricane season begins. Residents of Clearwater’s North Beach said it’s a problem...
Laundry Love in Winter Haven helps those in need by paying for laundry
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Laundry Love helps those in need lighten their load. Every first Monday of the month, you can find Deacon Julie Butcher...
Stakeholders gather to demand change within the Lakeland Police Department
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Advocates and community members came together to call for action and demand change within the Lakeland Police Department. During a visit...
According to a report by ABC Action News, homeowners accuse the HOA of exceeding its authority
TAMPA, Fla. – In early 2024, Shantashia Stevenson said she was close to buying her “dream home” in the Townhomes of Wexford community, but claimed...
Nick Wehry of Port Richey is ready for the countdown to Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The excitement at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest builds long before the eaters take the stage on July 4 in...
Jury recommends death penalty for Sebring bank shooter
SEBRING, Fla. – A Highlands County jury recommended the death penalty for Zephen Xaver in the 2019 shooting deaths of five people at a Suntrust...
Two women charged with child neglect in connection with the death of a three-month-old girl
AVON PARK, Fla. – Two women were charged Monday in connection with the death of a 3-month-old girl in Avon Park in May. Highlands County...