The outer bands of Hurricane Elsa arriving in Pinellas County with 40 MPH gusts
Preparing for Elsa
St. Petersburg Public Works employees preparing for the upcoming storm. They were filling and loading sandbags for thousands of residents.
The I-Team Looks at Child Sex Trafficking in Tampa Bay
We are spending this week looking into the growing problem of child sex trafficking in Tampa Bay all this week. My colleagues Kylie McGivern is talking to victims and looking at those even charged with prostitution, Jackie Callaway interviews a trafficking victim who became and abuser herself and I am looking at how traffickers are increasingly using gaming and social media sites to victimize boys. Please take time to watch each night at 11.
Price of Protection streaming series
The first episode of our video streaming series the Price of Protection is available now. Download the ABC Action News App on Roku, Apple TV or any other streaming device. Episode one features Willi Berchau and how we began looking at Florida's broken guardianship system.
Mayor Massad speaks to ABC Action News I-Team after our investigation into police visits to his home
Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad, accused of shooting at SWAT team members coming to serve a search warrant at his home, has a controversial history involving drug, gun and domestic violence incidents at his home.
Duke Energy uses helicopters to replace lines downed by hurricane
Cool video frm Duke Energy of helicopters transporting transmission poles. These are to replace downed transmission towers toppled in swamy areas during Hurricane Michael. The new poles, which can weigh up to 25,000 pounds, were put into place to replace the damaged electrical grid and make it more resilient. There are currently 220 people working six days a week to install and connect 320 poles.
Noah Ridgeley describes the moments after his father lit a firework he found by the side of the road a few days ago and tried to ignite New Year’s eve. The firework blew up in his hand causing him to lose his thumb and part of another finger. We’ll have more at 5 pm.
US Coast Guard looks for illegal charters in Tampa Bay region
The U.S. Coast Guard is cracking down on illegal charter operations in the area. During this recent boarding, the fishermen had the required credentials and safety gear aboard. Those found in violation can be shut down and fined. Illegal charters are a growing concern, because of the safety risks posed to the public.
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