This Halloween-themed bar is open year-round for spooky fun | Taste and See Tampa Bay

Halloween lasts longer than the month of October at this spooky bar. Cocktails & Screams in Orlando offers Halloween-themed cocktails, food and decor regardless of the season.

Crafty Squirrel | Morning Blend

Downtown St. Pete’s Crafty Squirrel to Show Off Their Booty with a 3-Day Pirate-Themed Halloween Bash.

Seasons 52 | Morning Blend

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar, shares their recipe for a Wood-Grilled Dry-Rubbed Pork Chop.

freeFall Theatre | Morning Blend

freeFall used their large parking lot and built a new stage set-up to create a live, drive-in radio experience of War of the Worlds.

Tracking the Tropics | October 28, morning update

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

Photographer hopes to make people smile with creative photoshoot

A Pasco County photographer recruited her friends for a creative Halloween photoshoot involving pizza and pumpkins in hopes of bringing smiles to people's faces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida school nurse shortage worsens with COVID-19 for some districts

Some Florida school districts are dealing with a surge in school nurses leaving. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone explains how the pandemic is playing a role and what districts are doing to fill vacancies.

Deputies search for suspect after shooting in Safety Harbor neighborhood

Deputies are searching for the suspect that shot one person in the leg Tuesday night.

Campaigns target Fla. with less than 1 week left until Election Day

There is less than one week left until Election Day, and the major presidential candidates are planning more stops in Florida, while voters head to the polls.

Lakeland firefighter recovers from rare disorder, returns to work

Thanks to his determination and support from his fellow firefighters, he returned to work Tuesday morning nearly ten months later.

Tampa Bay Rays look to rally back in Game 2

This win-or-go-home scenario is nothing new for the Tampa Bay Rays this postseason, and the team is confident they can bounce back again.

Florida receives 2.3 million new COVID rapid tests with more on the way

Florida will continue to receive a steady flow of new COVID-19 rapid tests. That’s according to federal health officials, saying Tuesday, the state will be getting about 6.5 million BinaxNOW tests total through the end of the year.

Campaigns target Florida with 1 week to go

With seven days until Election Day, the campaigns are swarming Florida to earn your vote.

Deputies in Pinellas County will soon be wearing body cameras across the board

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says new technology and overwhelming demand from the public for them encouraged the decision to purchases the devices.

St. Pete Beach leaders break ground on sewer system overhaul

It’s a project that has been nearly a decade in the making! Tuesday, crews broke ground on a multi-million dollar sewage system overhaul on St. Pete Beach.

Extra recruiting efforts used to keep Tampa Bay area polling places staffed on Election Day

With a record number of early voters, there’s a major push underway to make sure your polling location is staffed.

Local 24-year-old shares story of surviving, getting out of domestic violence relationship

After being in an abusive relationship for five years, a young local woman shares her wisdom and advice for other domestic violence victims, who are still afraid to leave.

People want work-from-home to become permanent, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many workers out of the office and into their homes, and they found out that they like it that way.

Snell gets the call in Game 6 of World Series

Game six of the World Series is tonight the Rays turn to lefthander Blake Snell to see if he can slow down the Dodgers' offense and keep the Rays' hopes alive.

Options discussed to honor those buried at Tampa's forgotten cemetery at King High School

Right now behind a fence, there is nothing to indicate a cemetery was ever here. But that will soon change with a permanent memorial or maybe a park.

Celebrate First Responders | Morning Blend

National First Responders Day is Wednesday, October 28.

The Florida Orchestra | Morning Blend

After 7 months without concerts because of the pandemic, The Florida Orchestra is back with live concerts.

Metropolitan Ministries anticipates greatest need ever for 2020 Holiday Tent

Metropolitan Ministries is expecting the biggest challenge the nonprofit has faced in its 48-year history as it prepares to serve as many as 40,000 families this holiday season — the most it's ever served. Story: https://bit.ly/37JK7s1

St. Pete native to paddleboard more than 400 miles from Tampa Bay area to Bahamas

St. Pete native Nicholas Holzerland will solo paddleboard more than 400 miles to the Bahamas to raise money for foster children. Story: https://bit.ly/2JbEHfe

Issues important to President Trump await Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court

Amy Coney Barrett’s first votes on the Supreme Court could include two big topics affecting the man who appointed her. Story: https://bit.ly/37LUwmT

New affordable housing coming to south St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg City leaders are taking the next step Tuesday to bring affordable housing into South St. Petersburg. A new $2.5M complex is set to go in at the Northwest Corner of 16th Ave. S and Dr. MLK Street South in St. Petersburg. Story:..

Local pediatrician advises parents on treating molluscum, viral skin infection common with kids

Molluscum is a viral skin infection doctors say is very difficult to get rid of. Some parents tell ABC Action News they think their kids are getting it from their face masks. Story: https://bit.ly/3ovZHxl

Rays pitcher Blake Snell to try to stop Dodgers from winning first World Series in 32 years

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent $3.69 billion in player payroll over 32 seasons trying to win another World Series. Story; https://bit.ly/37GYOMB

Tracking the Tropics | October 27, morning update

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

'Roll to the Polls' encourages Black voters to return mail-in ballots early

Saturday was the last day to request a vote by mail ballot and communities all over the Tampa Bay area are making sure ballots are returned on time.

Tampa father says 4-year-old son was stuck in Australia due to COVID-19 pandemic

A Tampa father said his 4-year-old son was stuck in Australia for more than six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rays face a win-or-go-home game six

The Tampa Bay Rays spent today practicing ahead of game six in the World Series tomorrow. They have to win or else the Los Angeles Dodgers become world champs.

Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Republican-nominated justices now hold a 6-3 advantage on the Supreme Court, three of whom are appointees of President Donald Trump.

Damage caused by broken city sewer line triggers stand-off over claim

A Pinellas County family continues to live in a home damaged after it was flooded with raw sewage.

Rays fan with Down syndrome surprised with World Series tickets

Rays fan with Down syndrome surprised with World Series tickets

FHP cracking down on drivers as drag racing continues on Gandy Bridge

Over the weekend, officers arrested several people in St. Petersburg who were clocked at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour.

CDC offers voters tips to reduce COVID-19 spread at the polls

Ahead of voting, the CDC says the more prepared you are, the less time you may have to spend at a voting site.

Senate Republicans expected to complete SCOTUS confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett on Monday

With just eight days until election day and despite attempts at parliamentary roadblocks by Democrats, Senate Republicans are expected to easily confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday.

Flashing crosswalk installed at site of fatal Duke Energy Trail bicycle crash

Pinellas County transportation leaders unveiled a big change in Clearwater on Monday. Engineers installed two new rapid flashing crosswalk signs where Nursery Road intersects with the Duke Energy Trail. It comes after a cyclist lost her life at the..

Rays coach Ozzie Timmons lightens the mood with push-ups

Rays first base coach Ozzie Timmons has done thousands of push-ups in the dugout to help keep the team loose. He started in 2018, and he isn't stopping anytime soon.

Cancer survivor hopes to inspire others

A three-time cancer survivor is teaming up with the Moffit Cancer Center to help share cancer education and inspiration with students.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office launches Behavioral Resources Unit

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced the creation of the HCSO's Behavioral Resources Unit Friday.

Tampa Police cruiser broken into and set on fire, police say

Tampa Police cruiser broken into and set on fire, police say

Jeannine Morris | Morning Blend

Jeannine Morris brings us the scoop on everything you need to live happy, healthy, safe and well.

California Almonds | Morning Blend

Health and wellness expert Koya Webb offers her tips to maintain mindfulness and well-being with California almonds.

Press conference: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office launches Behavioral Resources Unit

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister shares details of new Behavioral Resources Unit. Story: https://bit.ly/2HzIt1u

Bike Your City | Morning Blend

Jump on your bicycles and enjoy riding around beautiful Safety Harbor while finding enchanting scavenger hunt locations!

A Haunted History of Pasco County | Morning Blend

Author Madonna Wise chats with us about her new book A Haunted History of Pasco County.

Mary Gautier - Soldiering On | Morning Blend

Mary Gautier's new music video "Soldiering On"

Mary Gauthier | Morning Blend

Grammy nominated songwriter Mary Gauthier joins us to share her new music video "Soldiering On"