ABC Action NewsOver the past few decades, adjunct professors have played a vital role in teaching at most of the nation's colleges and universities. Still, it turns out, the reality of being an adjunct professor is very different from that of a full-time professor.
In-depth: How adjunct professors became part of the gig economyABC Action News2022-04-15 | Over the past few decades, adjunct professors have played a vital role in teaching at most of the nation's colleges and universities. Still, it turns out, the reality of being an adjunct professor is very different from that of a full-time professor.NFL legend Warrick Dunn surprises 2 moms, stocking their new homes. #abcactionnews #bucsABC Action News2024-06-26 | ...Florida mans journey to citizenship stalled by deportationABC Action News2024-06-26 | Standing in a mostly empty living room, Yanara Perez-Sanchez fished for her iPad through luggage. As money gets tight, she's made the tough decision to move. But finances are just the tip of the iceberg. Her house hasn't felt like home for the last three years. "My husband, he went to Honduras to get his Visa to come back and get his Green Card. And that was three years, almost three years ago. And at the Embassy, they denied his Visa because he missed an immigration appointment back in 2004 when he came in through the border," she recalled.Love and Understanding: How the transgender and non-binary community fights hate and violenceABC Action News2024-06-26 | ABC Action News continues to tell stories for Pride Month that highlight people in the community whose voices are not always heard or considered. For many, the closest they might get to learning about some in the transgender community is through a newspaper headline or broadcast report about crimes and violence the LGBTQ+ communities have to deal with. A quick Google search pulls up terrifying reports of murder and violence. According to the Human Rights Campaign, at least "17 transgender and gender-expansive people whose lives were tragically and inhumanely taken through violent means, including gun and intimate partner violence, in 2024."Patients scrambling to find new doctors after heath care company announces closingsABC Action News2024-06-26 | Barbara Seiler has had the same primary care doctor in this Clearwater medical building since 1989. Seiler says her doctor was always there for her. But when Barbara showed up for her appointment Tuesday morning, she, like hundreds of other patients, found out Diagnostic Medical Clinic is closing after more than 50 years.Biden campaign says Florida remains ‘in play’ after reelection chief says it’s no battlegroundABC Action News2024-06-26 | Florida Democrats and the Biden-Harris campaign are in damage control Tuesday after the president’s re-election chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, said Florida isn’t a battleground this year. It was a counter to statements both state and national party leaders have made for months. The exchange happened during the most recent episode of John Heilemann’s political podcast hosted by Puck News. It was exactly the comment Florida Democrats didn’t want to hear — from the head of the presidential campaign they’re working hard to boost.Teen struck by lightning on Siesta Key graduates high schoolABC Action News2024-06-26 | A Texas teen who was struck by lightning on Siesta Key Beach nearly four years ago has graduated from high school. Jacob Brewer was visiting Florida from Fort Worth, Texas, in July of 2020. His family noticed the sky turning dark, so they decided to leave the beach. Seconds later, Jacob was struck by lightning and suffered cardiac arrest.Florida man threatened ex before killing 3 women, including own mother: MCSOABC Action News2024-06-26 | Three women are dead in Manatee County after a man went on a killing spree Monday night that included his own mother. In a press conference on Tuesday, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said it started around 9 p.m. on June 24 when Javontee Brice, 28, walked into a home at Palmetto Trace Apartments, and threatened his ex-girlfriend, the mother of "one of his many children." According to Sheriff Wells, Brice told his ex-girlfriend, "I have to kill you." But Brice's sister, who was also at the apartment, talked him out of shooting the woman. The sister told investigators he was acting "strange."Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket with GOES-U onboardABC Action News2024-06-25 | SpaceX launched it's Falcon Heavy rocket on Tuesday carrying the latest GOES-U weather satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida.LIVE: SpaceX Launch of Falcon Heavy carrying GOES-UABC Action News2024-06-25 | Live coverage of the launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the GOES-U weather satellite. The launch is in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Find us on social media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tampabaynews INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abc_action_news TWITTER: twitter.com/abcactionnewsTampa Police Chief addresses gun violence in New Tampa at Town Hall meetingABC Action News2024-06-25 | Dozens attended a Town Hall meeting on Monday evening to express their concerns after several homicides occurred in Tampa over the past week. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw and his command staff attended the meeting. Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera also listened to concerns. The meeting was held at the New Tampa Community Park.Coastal homeowner hopes DeSantis will veto vacation rental bill now on his deskABC Action News2024-06-25 | “It’s just the noise and the partying, and to me, it is just the feeling of just not knowing who is beside you,” said Indian Rocks Beach resident Scotti Vaughan. Those concerns and others pushed the City of Indian Rocks Beach to pass an ordinance last year that regulates vacation rentals in various ways. The city ordinance sets rules for both the people who own and those who rent them. Now, much of that ordinance is on the chopping block because of a bill lawmakers in Tallahassee narrowly passed earlier this year.Man recalls hearing shots and helping victim at Motel 6 after triple murder in Manatee countyABC Action News2024-06-25 | Man recalls hearing gunshots and helping victim at Motel 6Sheriff holds press conference on triple murder in Manatee CountyABC Action News2024-06-25 | Deputies are investigating after they said a man killed three women, including his mother, in a triple homicide Monday night.
Sheriff Wells said they are still unsure of a motive and "may never know."
Multiple investigations are still ongoing.Suspect dead after killing 3 women, including own mother, in Manatee County: MCSOABC Action News2024-06-25 | Deputies are investigating after they said a man killed three women, including his mother, in a triple homicide Monday night. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said around 9:15 p.m., deputies arrived at a Motel 6 on 67th Street Circle East in Bradenton in response to a shooting. When they arrived, they found the first victim, a 48-year-old woman who had been fatally shot. Witnesses told deputies that Javontee Brice, 28, arrived at the motel and shot the victim, his mother, for unknown reasons before fleeing the area and possibly heading to Georgia.Denis Phillips explains how to spot and survive a rip currentABC Action News2024-06-24 | ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips explains how to spot a rip current from the beach and the tips you need to know to survive.Roe v. Wade was overturned 2 years ago; heres whats happened in Florida since thenABC Action News2024-06-24 | June 24 marks two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. That ruling gave the power back to the states to decide on abortion laws, and Florida took no time to take a stand.WATCH: Troopers chase Dodge Challenger across multiple counties before driver runs off roadABC Action News2024-06-24 | Multi-county pursuit of a Dodge Challenger by Florida Highway PatrolFDA issues recommendation on new COVID-19 vaccineABC Action News2024-06-24 | FDA issues recommendation on new COVID-19 vaccineRapper Foolio killed in ambush shooting on birthday: AttorneyABC Action News2024-06-24 | According to a press release by the Fusco Law Group, Jones was in Tampa over the weekend to celebrate his birthday. Police are investigating what led to the shooting and working to identify the suspects involved. TPD would not confirm Jones' rap identity.Rip current drownings in Florida put beachgoers on high alertABC Action News2024-06-24 | It has been a heartbreaking and deadly week for tourists traveling to Florida beaches. Since Thursday, six people have drowned after getting caught in rip currents. Here are the ways to protect yourself and your family before getting into the water.Final ThoughtsABC Action News2024-06-23 | Dr. MacManus is back for our final thoughts on the week and what are we watching for the next week.Presidential Debate previewABC Action News2024-06-23 | President Biden and former President Trump are set to debate on Thursday. We talk with Presidential historian and author Talmage Boston about why this debate matters, the ground rules, and who has the most to win. Plus, our political analyst Dr. Susan MacManus joins us to break down the key issues Biden and Trump will be debating on Thursday.SCOTUS financial disclosuresABC Action News2024-06-23 | Recently the Supreme Court of the United States Justices released their financial disclosures. It came out that Clarence Thomas has received millions of dollars in free travel from a billionaire friend, Justice Ketanji Jackson was comped $3700 Beyonce tickets, and several Justices are currently engaged in 6 figure book deals. But the questions about whether the gifts and money impact their impartiality seem logical. We talk about the ethics of it all and credibility of the justices with trial attorney Jeremy Rosenthal and USF political science professor Dr. Rob Mellen Jr.National Political HeadlinesABC Action News2024-06-23 | ABC News Political Director Rick Klein joins us from Washington D.C. We discuss the Supreme Court decision that looms large over the 2024 election, a new Fox news poll that has President Biden ahead of Trump, and the latest round of primaries.The heat is on for Florida workers, but are they safe?ABC Action News2024-06-22 | Contractor Todd Britton-Harr is getting a property ready to build townhomes and said keeping his workers healthy is a priority during the hot Tampa summer.Florida hoops legend helps grow the womens gameABC Action News2024-06-22 | According to the non-profit Foundation for Community Association Research, more than nine million people—about 44 percent of Floridians—live in communities governed by homeowner’s associations, which can regulate what kinds of vehicles can park in their communities and where.Florida town shows off HGTV improvementsABC Action News2024-06-22 | Small town of Sebring in Highlands County recently received upgrades thanks to HGTV's Hometown Takeover show Residents like Savanna Farmer say their quiet town is now busy since its revamping project HGTV crews painted, added landscaping, installed sculptures, added a gazebo and did some facelifts on downtown storefrontsWill bid for Sunshine State seniors payoff for Biden in 2024?ABC Action News2024-06-22 | For weeks now the Biden-Harris Campaign has been aggressively trying to secure the senior vote here in Florida. According to US Census data, the Sunshine State ranks number two for those 65 and older — and operatives think making gains might help secure the state and presidency this November. Republicans, meanwhile, say it’s a welcomed waste of resources for their opponents.100-year-old poll worker looking forward to next electionABC Action News2024-06-22 | Marie Esche says she can’t really remember the first time she voted for a president. It was likely in 1948. This 100-year-old Dade City resident has been voting ever since. And for the last 25 years she’s been a part of the election process in a different way— volunteering as a poll worker.Suspect fatally hit by car during domestic-related investigation identified: TPDABC Action News2024-06-22 | A man fatally hit by a car during a domestic-related investigation launched by police early Friday morning has been identified. The Tampa Police Department said officers were called to a report of what appeared to be a domestic-related incident on the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue at around 2:20 am.Two people dead after shooting in TampaABC Action News2024-06-22 | Two people are dead after a shooting in New Tampa. Tampa Police Department (TPD) says the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 8000 block of New Tampa Boulevard. An adult male was located with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead, according to officials.Two people dead after shooting in TampaABC Action News2024-06-22 | Two people are dead after a shooting in Tampa. Tampa Police Department (TPD) says the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 8000 block of New Tampa Boulevard.New Florida law prohibiting HOAs from passing parking restrictions could affect millionsABC Action News2024-06-22 | According to the non-profit Foundation for Community Association Research, more than nine million people—about 44 percent of Floridians—live in communities governed by homeowner’s associations, which can regulate what kinds of vehicles can park in their communities and where.BODYCAM: Suspect fatally hit by car during assault investigationABC Action News2024-06-21 | The Tampa Police Department said officers arrived at the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue around 2:20 a.m. after receiving a report about what appeared to be a domestic-related assault. According to TPD, the officer deployed his taser before a car traveling east on Hillsborough Avenue hit Rodriguez and did not stop. Detectives are currently working to identify the car involved in the hit-and-run, which they described as a blue 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima.Florida prisoner attacked by cellmate, death ruled naturalABC Action News2024-06-21 | Death in Florida prisons, vulnerable inmates put in cells with violent prisoners, officers doing so for "sadistic and malicious purpose." These are the allegations in a new lawsuit filed against the Florida Department of Corrections. The state labeled a death inside Columbia Correctional Institution in 2022 as "natural". Dennis Williams' family, calls it a killing after he was put in a cell with another prisoner who had a history of violence, according to the lawsuit. Lawyers the ABC Action News I-Team spoke with said it's part of a larger problem — a lack of transparency about how and why otherwise healthy inmates are dying before their release dates and who is responsible.Mother of murder victim urges lawmakers to pass stricter gun lawsABC Action News2024-06-21 | Trisch Tezzas’ son Brian was shot and killed while living in Oakland, California. The 30-year-old’s murder was never solved. Now Tezzas is hoping to help people by advocating against gun violence as a member of Moms Demand Action.Environmentalists warn about fertilizer impacting our waterwaysABC Action News2024-06-21 | Local environmentalists are asking residents to limit their use of fertilizer. Experts said with more rain in the Tampa Bay Area, means more storm water run-off and water pollution.Tracking the Tropics | A couple areas to watch for the weekendABC Action News2024-06-21 | ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.Suspect fatally hit by car during assault investigation: TPDABC Action News2024-06-21 | A man was fatally hit by a car during an assault investigation launched by police early Friday morning. The Tampa Police Department said officers arrived at the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue around 2:20 a.m. after receiving a report about what appeared to be a domestic-related assault. According to police, witnesses provided detailed descriptions of the suspect, and a community member who saw the assault as it was happening tried to intervene before officers arrived.Pink money and the rainbow dollar: How to become an ally with LGBTQ+ businessesABC Action News2024-06-20 | At a recent panel discussion in St. Petersburg, we heard the word "ally" a lot. But being an ally in the LGBTQ+ community means more than putting a pride flag or rainbow sticker outside your business. The "panel of inclusion" was held at the St. Pete Greenhouse, a partnership between the City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The Greenhouse helps all businesses grow through consulting, mentorships, professional networking, workshops, and panels.Tax credits being offered to businesses in Florida that help offset costs of childcare for employeesABC Action News2024-06-20 | Childcare tax credits are coming for businesses in the state of Florida. These credits could reduce some of the weekly childcare costs for parents, making childcare more affordable. Last month, inside the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, CEO Dr. Fred Hicks and ABC Action News Anchor Heather Leigh talked about all things childcare. “It’s like solving a software problem,” he said. “It’s complicated, right? With childcare, it’s not just one group that can fix this. We need all the bright ideas, and we need all the bright energy.”Teachers say they were attacked by students at juvenile detention facilityABC Action News2024-06-20 | Last week, we reported that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice shut down Lake Academy in Tampa after a girl died there late last month. A D.J.J. spokesperson sent an email statement to the I-Team Tuesday indicating the department had ended its contract with the company that operated the facility, even before the investigations into the girl’s death were completed. Now, the I-Team is hearing from two former teachers who were attacked while working at Lake Academy.Florida residents react to potential insurance rate hikeABC Action News2024-06-20 | The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation's Board of Governors voted to approve a new rate package for 2025, meaning customers could see up to a 14% increase. "You know, we don't feel like we have much of a choice at this point, so we are just dealing with it as best as we can," said Frances Druding, a resident in Pinellas County. That's how Frances and Jason Druding feel when it comes to home insurance options.Bradenton PD needs help identifying suspect in attempted burglaryABC Action News2024-06-20 | Bradenton Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspect of an early morning attempted burglary. BPD said the suspect threw rocks into the glass door of a restaurant around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19th, triggering an alarm. The restaurant is located in the 4600 block of Cortez Road. The suspect was wearing gloves, a mask, and Asics sneakers.Issues with recent changes to new FAFSA formsABC Action News2024-06-20 | Issues with recent changes to new FAFSA formsCitizens board approves 2025 rate hike, state regulators now need to sign offABC Action News2024-06-20 | If you’re using the state-backed insurer of last resort — a premium hike is now one step closer to reality. The governing board for Citizens Property Insurance agreed Wednesday morning to advance a double digit increase for many of its 1.2 million policyholders. That’ll likely mean hundreds of more dollars out of pocket for those already struggling with high prices.Doechii returns to her Tampa rootsABC Action News2024-06-19 | Doechii returns to her Tampa rootsHomeowner finds success through My Safe Florida Home ProgramABC Action News2024-06-19 | After seeing a series of reporting on Florida's State of Insurance, a New Port Richey woman is sharing her story of success through the state's My Safe Florida Home Program. The My Safe Florida Home Program offers Florida homeowners up to $10,000 in grant money to harden their home, with the goal to bring down high insurance rates. The program quickly ran out of money in 2023 but will reopen for new applications beginning July 1st. However, many viewers have emailed saying the process is confusing, hard to navigate, and takes a long time.DNC Chair predicts ‘Florida, Florida, Florida in play’ come NovemberABC Action News2024-06-19 | Is Florida in play, or are Florida Democrats just playing politics? That continues to be the question heading into November. It was “Florida, Florida, Florida” that decided the fate of the presidency in 2000. But since then, many pundits think the swing has gone out of this swing state. Former President Donald Trump nabbed the now 30 electoral votes for the last two cycles — and many think he’s poised to do so again. But Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison said that’s not happening, Tuesday. “Florida is in play,” said Harrison in an exclusive interview. “That's why I am here right now.”Father suffers cardiac arrest during father-daughter dance at weddingABC Action News2024-06-19 | A Sarasota father suffered cardiac arrest while dancing with his daughter at her wedding. Emily Alvarez had just married the love of her life, Jayson, during a ceremony at Phillippi Estate Park in March of 2024. Alvarez said she practiced her father-daughter dance for months. On her wedding day, she started by dancing with her dad to Bob Carlisle's Butterfly Kisses.