Mary O'Connell

The city is now expanding its effort by launching the "Little Skimmer," a smaller vessel that can access harder to reach areas like seawalls, mangroves, and shallow edges.

Pinellas County Schools is grappling with a multi-million dollar puzzle piece just weeks before the start of the school year after a federal funding freeze.

Neighbor helping neighbor took on a greater meaning when Dep. Stephen Murphy got a knock on the door last week. He recalls the harrowing tale with Action News reporter Mary O'Connell.

Before the bell rings on the first day of school, teachers across the Tampa Bay Area will stock up on supplies so their classrooms are prepped and ready, but that can come at a cost.

A dog left on the side of I-275 in Tampa is now getting expert care at a Tampa Bay Area pet shelter.

July 25 marks World Drowning Prevention Day, and experts are calling for families to take the necessary steps to help prevent tragedy.

The effects of the heat can kick in fast. ABC Action News tested the temperature by leaving a thermometer in a car. After about 15 minutes, it topped out at about 110 degrees.

It seems on every corner, you see new developments popping up and new neighbors calling the Sunshine State home. The boom in building also means the need for workers.

Polk County Schools said it's exploring options for adjusting the attendance boundaries of high schools.

By Monday morning, thousands of students across Hillsborough County will fill hallways and classrooms.